Texas bill targets deed fraud, but expert points to online loopholes
Senate Bill 15 would require clerks to ask for identification when property transactions are filed in person.
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Crittora launches secure real estate document delivery tool
The American Land Title Association estimates that one in three real estate transactions are targeted for wire fraud attempts.
Advalis CEO speaks on expanded FinCEN compliance platform
The platform is designed for title companies, escrow officers and settlement agents facing FinCEN’s Residential Real Estate Reporting Rule.
WFG National Title added to Fannie Mae’s multifamily approval list
WFG provides escrow services and funding functions on behalf of its agents, a capability now required for Fannie Mae multifamily closings.
Tech Pulse: ICE posts strong earnings; bill pushes unconverted crypto in mortgage
A new Senate bill would require Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to factor in unconverted cryptocurrency when underwriting mortgages.
Westcor joins Fannie Mae title waiver pilot
The pilot, relaunched by Fannie Mae in March 2024, allows approved mortgage lenders to use an automated title review process.
Title tech firm Dono appoints revenue head
Anthony Nalbone will be responsible for expanding the platform’s customer base and scaling revenue operations.
ALTA promotes trio to bolster advocacy efforts
The promotions are part of a broader effort to strengthen ALTA’s leadership and advocacy across the title insurance industry.
Diane Tomb out, Chris Morton in as CEO of ALTA
Morton, who previously served as ALTA’s senior vice president of public affairs and chief advocacy officer, succeeds Diane Tomb.
ServiceLink expands closing technology
The latest enhancements allow users to schedule closings in real-time with expanded options for online and in-branch appointments.