06/09/2026
š” Did you know that title professionals spend a significant amount of time protecting home buyers and sellers from fraud?
According to the American Land Title Association's (ALTA) Critical Issues Study: Measuring the Complexity of Title Production (March 2026), more than half of title professionals spend at least 11 hours every month on fraud prevention efforts, and nearly 15% dedicate more than 50 hours per month to identifying and stopping threats such as wire fraud, identity theft, forged deeds, and seller impersonation before closing.
At Closure Title, protecting our clients isn't just part of the processāit's one of our highest priorities. Behind every successful closing is a team working diligently to verify identities, secure funds, and help safeguard one of the largest investments you'll ever make.
š Real estate fraud is real, but so is our commitment to protecting you every step of the way.
Source: ALTA Critical Issues Study, Measuring the Complexity of Title Production: A Study of Operational Demands, Risks, and Curative Challenges (March 2026). The study found that 52% of title professionals spend at least 11 hours monthly on anti-fraud measures, and the report identifies fraud prevention as a critical component of consumer protection in real estate transactions.