The average loss from the two categories is almost seven times higher than the mean amount for all other types, according to ...
Title insurers need to be brought under anti-money laundering rules to fight against scam artists who impersonate homeowners to sell or mortgage their properties, a former insurance executive says.
Fraud and forgery claims tied to refinance transactions have risen considerably in recent years, representing over 40% of all title insurer losses and expenses, according to a new study released today ...
Two title insurance companies with ties to Lakewood signed off on loans for a real estate investor who later pleaded guilty for participating in a $165 million mortgage fraud conspiracy, federal law ...
Retirees have worked hard to pay off their homes, but complete mortgage freedom can come with unseen risks. By registering a ...
This article was provided by Stewart Title. Last year title fraud made headlines across Canada. The stories involved individuals and members of organized crime groups using high-quality, forged ...
Chicago Title Insurance Company did not have a single record of total title fraud, in which criminals impersonate a homeowner to sell a property, between the firm’s founding in the sixties and 2019.
Refinancing is anything but routine, a new study commissioned by the American Land Title Association (ALTA) shows.Fraud and ...
The BBB serving Mainland B.C. recommends getting title insurance and being vigilant about your identity as methods to prevent this type of fraud. | stuartmiles99 ...
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) serving Mainland B.C. issued a warning to homeowners Wednesday regarding an emerging scam trend: home title fraud. This type of fraud is when someone obtains the title ...