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Treasury halts business ownership information reporting

FinCEN is extending BOI reporting deadlines and providing new guidelines, impacting financial crime regulations.

FinCEN renews transparency orders for title companies

FinCEN is intensifying efforts to combat illicit financial activities in the U.S. real estate market through targeted geographic and monetary thresholds.

EquityProtect, title companies seek to boost fraud awareness

EquityProtect helps reduce long-term financial risks from property fraud by offering monitoring beyond traditional title insurance.

Increased fraud in property ownership highlights the need for robust solutions like EquityProtect.

7 months ago

Privacy professionals

What do the D.C. attorney general's actions mean for the future of title joint ventures?

Regulatory scrutiny in the title insurance industry intensifies with settlements against firms for kickback schemes, emphasizing compliance with local regulations.

SF real estate

California Best Title to pay $150K in incentives settlement

Title companies cannot offer real estate agents incentives to direct business, as it constitutes illegal inducement under California law.

Marketing tech

How Mortiles uses technology and vendors for better title searches

AI and blockchain are revolutionizing the real estate industry, compelling title and foreclosure companies to adapt to new technology and solutions.

Business intelligence

Treasury halts business ownership information reporting

FinCEN is extending BOI reporting deadlines and providing new guidelines, impacting financial crime regulations.

FinCEN renews transparency orders for title companies

FinCEN is intensifying efforts to combat illicit financial activities in the U.S. real estate market through targeted geographic and monetary thresholds.

EquityProtect, title companies seek to boost fraud awareness

EquityProtect helps reduce long-term financial risks from property fraud by offering monitoring beyond traditional title insurance.

Increased fraud in property ownership highlights the need for robust solutions like EquityProtect.

7 months ago

Privacy professionals

What do the D.C. attorney general's actions mean for the future of title joint ventures?

Regulatory scrutiny in the title insurance industry intensifies with settlements against firms for kickback schemes, emphasizing compliance with local regulations.

SF real estate

California Best Title to pay $150K in incentives settlement

Title companies cannot offer real estate agents incentives to direct business, as it constitutes illegal inducement under California law.

C.E.O. Choked Man Who Danced Barefoot on Cruise Ship, U.S. Says

Kenneth D. DeGiorgio, CEO of First American Financial, faces assault charges for allegedly choking a man during a cruise altercation.

The incident began over a dispute about dancing barefoot on the cruise.

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Real estate

Housing industry veteran launches title insurance alternative

Homebuyers can significantly reduce costs by opting for AOL products over traditional title insurance, with savings ranging from 33% to 77%.

Marketing tech

Fannie Mae's title waiver pilot program one year later

UWM's TRAC Lite program saves consumers significantly on title insurance costs, with average savings exceeding $1,000 per transaction.

Real estate

Housing industry veteran launches title insurance alternative

Homebuyers can significantly reduce costs by opting for AOL products over traditional title insurance, with savings ranging from 33% to 77%.

Marketing tech

Fannie Mae's title waiver pilot program one year later

UWM's TRAC Lite program saves consumers significantly on title insurance costs, with average savings exceeding $1,000 per transaction.

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Experts offer a temperature check on title insurer M&A

Increased M&A activity in the title insurance sector reflects changing market conditions and owner strategies.

#biden-administration

Don't be fooled, the FHFA Title Acceptance Pilot is simply a misguided federal overreach

The Title Acceptance Pilot shifts financial risks from private title insurance companies to GSEs, posing significant risks to taxpayers and homeowners.

Real estate

Trump administration should hit the brakes on title insurance waiver pilot program

The Biden administration's approval of the title waiver pilot program threatens state authority over title insurance, risking taxpayer financial stability.

Don't be fooled, the FHFA Title Acceptance Pilot is simply a misguided federal overreach

The Title Acceptance Pilot shifts financial risks from private title insurance companies to GSEs, posing significant risks to taxpayers and homeowners.

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Real estate

Trump administration should hit the brakes on title insurance waiver pilot program

The Biden administration's approval of the title waiver pilot program threatens state authority over title insurance, risking taxpayer financial stability.

SF real estate

Texas orders cut to title insurance premiums

Title insurance premiums in Texas are set for a reduction of up to 19%, aimed at boosting housing affordability.

3 months ago

Fannie Mae title pilot could save homeowners up to $1,692 per refi

Fannie Mae's automated title review pilot could significantly lower costs and enhance transparency in refinancing.

4 months ago

Real estate

TRG conducts layoffs focused on Doma employees, sources say

Title Resources Group laid off at least 20 employees from Doma's agency division as part of a wider workforce reduction strategy.

5 months ago

Real estate

Title insurers look to shed their junk fee' image under Trump

The title insurance industry is facing challenges due to regulatory changes and perceptions framed as junk fees, causing calls for recognition of its importance.

6 months ago

Real estate

Title Success enters the M&A matchmaking business - HousingWire

Title Success has launched a new website to facilitate mergers and acquisitions for title companies, inspired by online dating app designs.

#housing-market

6 months ago

Real estate

Title insurers started 2024 slowly, but Q2 premium volume rebounds

The title insurance market rebounded strongly in Q2 2024 with premium volume reaching $4.09 billion, signaling recovery and stability in the industry.

11 months ago

Business

Fidelity CEO says federal government's title insurance proposals are 'misguided'

Fidelity National Financial reported significant growth in revenue and net earnings in Q1 2024 compared to Q1 2023.

6 months ago

Real estate

Title insurers started 2024 slowly, but Q2 premium volume rebounds

The title insurance market rebounded strongly in Q2 2024 with premium volume reaching $4.09 billion, signaling recovery and stability in the industry.

11 months ago

Business

Fidelity CEO says federal government's title insurance proposals are 'misguided'

Fidelity National Financial reported significant growth in revenue and net earnings in Q1 2024 compared to Q1 2023.

more#housing-market