U.S. Treasury Order Affects Title Companies in Bexar, Dallas, Harris, Montgomery, Tarrant, Travis, Webb counties

The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) announced the renewal of its Geographic Targeting Orders (GTOs) that require U.S. title insurance companies to identify the natural persons behind shell companies used in non-financed purchases of residential real estate. The terms of the GTOs are effective beginning April 19, 2024, and ending on October 15, 2024.

The following Texas counties continue to be included in GTO: Bexar, Dallas, Harris, Montgomery, Tarrant, Travis, Webb

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FinCEN Renews Real Estate Geographic Targeting Orders
Geographic Targeting Order (GTO)
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