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On March 19, 2026, a federal court struck down the FinCEN Residential Real Estate Rule nationwide. FinCEN confirmed no reporting is currently required. Here is what happened, GTO status, the live appeal, and what ALTA says to do now.
The FinCEN RRE Rule was vacated March 19, 2026 - but the government is appealing at the 5th Circuit. Here is the legal timeline, the circuit split with Florida, the SCOTUS possibility, and what firms should do while the rule is in limbo.
How to choose AML compliance software for real estate closing professionals - key features, BSA E-Filing requirements, FinCEN workflow automation, and how the right tool cuts filing time from hours to minutes.
Step-by-step guide to BSA E-Filing for real estate professionals - the XML format, the BSA E-Filing system, common errors, record retention, and how to prepare for when the FinCEN RRE Rule reinstates.
Everything closing attorneys, settlement agents, and title companies need to know about FinCEN real estate reporting under the RRE Rule - who must file, what triggers a report, and how to comply.
A deep-dive into the FinCEN beneficial ownership disclosure rules for real estate - who qualifies as a beneficial owner, the 25% threshold, which entities must disclose, and how to extract ownership information from complex LLC structures.
A complete breakdown of the FinCEN real estate rule effective March 1, 2026 - what it requires, which title companies and closing attorneys must comply, how the reporting cascade works, and a practical compliance checklist.
A comprehensive reference guide to AML red flags in real estate transactions - 17 suspicious indicators every closing attorney and title company should recognize, what to do when you spot them, and how to document your response.
A detailed breakdown of BSA civil and criminal penalties for real estate non-compliance - from $1,400 per filing to $250,000 willful violations and federal imprisonment. Includes the ROI case for compliance investment.
A step-by-step guide to building a BSA/AML compliance program for title companies and closing attorneys - written policies, designated compliance officer, CDD procedures, training, record retention, and how technology fits in.
The 5th Circuit appeal is live. If reinstated, the rule could take effect with days of notice. Exact steps for what changes on Day 1, the pipeline problem, and how to prepare now.
The 5 elements every title company and closing attorney needs in their AML compliance program - policies, training, screening, recordkeeping, and technology.
Apply the 3-part trigger test to any real estate transaction. 12 worked examples covering LLCs, trusts, seller financing, co-buyers, and edge cases for closing attorneys.
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