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FinCEN Reporting

Video – How to Complete a Currency Transaction Report - Watch Now

Members filing Currency Transaction Reports (CTR) to comply with the mandate of a Geographic Targeting Order will find that process demonstrated and explained in this recording.

Video – BSA E-Filing Account Setup - Watch Now

Members filing Currency Transaction Reports (CTR) must first be granted access to FinCEN’s E-Filing portal.  Setting up a new account is explained in this recording.



On-Demand Webinars

FL SB-264 - Conveyances to Foreign Entities
FL SB-264 - Conveyances to Foreign Entities
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Many bills made it through the legislature and are either in the hands of the Governor for his consideration or are in the "queue" to go to him. One bill has already been signed into law that requires your attention. This expansive new law goes into effect July 1 and restricts ownership of certain types of Florida property by "foreign principals" associated with 7 named countries. We have several resources for you to help you gain an understanding of the new requirements.


Town Hall - A Closing Agent’s Guide to eNotes & Digital Closings - Watch Now

This Fund Town Hall dives deep into the process and technology involved in digital closings, including the standards surrounding the use of eNotes from both a technological and regulatory perspective.


The Florida Realtors/Florida Bar–6: A First Look at the “New” Contracts & Riders - Watch Now

Learn about the highlights and changes recently announced by the joint committee of The Florida Realtors and The Florida Bar, which has updated both the standard contract and the popular “As Is” form, and has both modified existing riders and published new ones, all effective November 1, 2021.


Town Hall - Cyber Liability Insurance - Watch Now

This Town Hall will focus on cyber liability insurance. If you've been wondering what cyber liability insurance does and does not cover, how much it costs, and how it can protect your office, this is the presentation for you.


Town Hall - CFPB’s Notice of Proposed Rulemaking/ALTA Best Practices Framework Revisions - Watch Now

This Town Hall focused on the CFPB’S Notice of Proposed Rulemaking issued on July 29, 2016 which proposes changes and clarifications to TRID. ALTA’s Best Practices revisions are also discussed.


Town Hall - Issuing Policies at Closing - Watch Now

This Town Hall shows Members what language to use when drafting Schedule A, how to use DoubleTime to issue policies at closing, and will answer some of the questions Members have about timing and liability. Learn how to make the post-closing process as efficient as possible.


Town Hall - FIRPTA - Watch Now

This Town Hall addresses the recent changes to the Foreign Investment in Real Property Tax Act (FIRPTA) which went into effect on February 17, 2016.


Closing Disclosure & TRID Rules

Recorded Fundinars

TRID Town Hall - DoubleTime® Tips, Tricks & FAQs - Watch Now

The Fund's CFPB Hotline team discusses updates, industry news, and other information. This webinar is specially designed for DoubleTime® users and will address frequently asked questions, upgrades and enhancements, and tips to increase user efficiency.

Download December 8 Presentation PDF
Download December 15 Presentation PDF


TRID Town Hall - Watch Now

The Fund's CFPB Hotline team discusses updates, industry news, and other information The Fund has gathered about the recent TRID changes. The 1-hour webinar will answer your most pressing questions regarding the new process.

Download December 8 Presentation PDF
Download December 15 Presentation PDF


Closing Disclosure Form - Purchase Now

In-depth review of the new forms and the rules which apply, as well as additional settlement statements such as those created by the American Land Title Association.


Rating Title Insurance: The TRID Way - Watch Now

Learn how title insurance premiums as shown on the Loan Estimate and Closing Disclosure will be displayed in a way different than Florida law under the new TRID rules.


Closing Disclosure/ HUD-1 Comparison - Watch Now

Acquaint yourself with the new Closing Disclosure by going through an in-depth comparison of the new forms and the GFE/HUD-1. Here you will learn all the new rules and requirements and see how they relate to the traditional processes.

 


Best Practices

Recorded Seminars

Marking up a Commitment - Watch Now

The Commitment is a binding offer to issue title insurance. Providing the insured with a copy of the properly marked up Commitment is considered a best practice. Additionally a copy of a properly marked up Commitment is required to utilize The Fund’s policy typing service. So, how does one mark up a Commitment?


Get a jump-start on the creation and documentation of your personalized Best Practices Policies and Procedures Manual with the following Building the Pillars of ALTA’s Best Practices seminars:

Workshop I - Purchase Now

This workshop details Florida specific requirements for Pillar 1, Pillar 6 and Pillar 7.


Workshop II - Purchase Now

Workshop II continues The Fund’s examination of ALTA’s Best Practices detailing Florida-specific requirements for Pillar 2, Pillar 4 and Pillar 5.

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News & Alerts

Real Estate GTO Nov 2021 – Old Republic National Title Insurance Company
Real Estate GTO Nov 2021 – Old Republic National Title Insurance Company

The terms of this Order are effective beginning November 1, 2021, and ending on April 29, 2022.

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Changes to the FR/Bar 6 Contract
Changes to the FR/Bar 6 Contract

Know what’s coming November 1, 2021 - An Abbreviated Summary

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Alert: FinCEN E-Filers Beware
Alert: FinCEN E-Filers Beware
07/14/2021

On June 16, 2021, FinCEN updated (“Modernized”) the website for filing Currency...

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FinCEN E-Filers Notice
FinCEN E-Filers Notice

June 10, 2021 – FinCEN is in the process of modernizing the BSA E-Filing System to provide a...

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FinCEN E-Filers Guide
FinCEN E-Filers Guide

BSA E-Filing System Website - Modernization Overview

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Real Estate GTO May 2021 – Old Republic National Title Insurance Company
Real Estate GTO May 2021 – Old Republic National Title Insurance Company

A new Geographic Targeting Order (GTO) has been issued effective May 5, 2021 and ending on...

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Real Estate GTO Nov 2020 – Old Republic National Title Insurance Company
Real Estate GTO Nov 2020 – Old Republic National Title Insurance Company

A new Geographic Targeting Order (GTO) has been issued effective November 6, 2020 and ending on...

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Notarial Certificates
Notarial Certificates

Effective January 1, 2020, notarial certificates MUST indicate whether the principal appeared...

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Real Estate GTO Nov 2019 – Old Republic National Title Insurance Company
Real Estate GTO Nov 2019 – Old Republic National Title Insurance Company

A new Geographic Targeting Order (GTO) has been issued effective November 12, 2019 and ending on...

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Regulatory Compliance Highlights - July 17, 2019
Regulatory Compliance Highlights - July 17, 2019

Business Email Compromise Schemes, VA Home Loan Cap, DFS Title Agent Guidance, Title Company Data...

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