#title-insurance

#title-insurance

According to the FBI's Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) report, cyber-enabled crime and fraud resulted in losses of $174 million in the real estate sector during 2024. Seller impersonation fraud, where criminals forge deeds to illegally sell someone else's property, have increased, with 28% of title insurance companies experiencing at least one attempt in 2023. These crimes can derail lives, drain savings, and force families into costly legal battles simply to defend what's already theirs.

By surfacing title decisions early, lenders can identify potential issues sooner by speeding up approvals, reducing fallouts, and minimizing manual work. The Upfront Title configuration allows lenders to apply title insurance rates that save borrowers 40% to 70% compared to traditional rates.

Fidelity National Financial has a long history of working with the GSEs and FHFA in protecting homeownership and property rights. We look forward to collaborating with the GSEs and FHFA on innovative title insurance solutions.

"Over the last 10 to 15 years, the IDFPR's willingness to engage and take on some of these bad actors has dissipated to the point where they literally do nothing."

While title insurance offers some level of protection, it often does not cover post-closing fraud, prompting the need for enhanced monitoring solutions.