The American Land Title Association (ALTA) recently released two guidance documents that will change how the industry combats rising rates of fraud in real estate transactions. With the newly updated Best Practices Framework (Version 4.2) and companion Identity Verification (IDV) Guidance, ALTA provides title and settlement companies a clearer understanding of how technology can safeguard your closings from fraud, forgery, and impersonation.
VRO partnered with Proof in 2020 to streamline the notarization step through a digital workflow. Now, customers start their application on the VRO site and are guided directly into Notarize by Proof. The difference is immediate.
Fraud in higher education is not hypothetical anymore. Rising tuition costs and growing reliance on federal aid have made FAFSA applications and university systems a prime target for criminals. Recent stories reveal a disturbing pattern.
In today’s market, efficiency is no longer just an internal metric. It’s an external differentiator that wins clients. Online closings give title companies the ability to move at the speed clients expect while maintaining the security they demand.
According to Fannie Mae’s Q2 2025 Mortgage Lender Sentiment Survey, lenders are rethinking their priorities, and efficiency is now the top goal. The survey reveals that process improvement and cost reduction have overtaken borrower acquisition as top business priorities, a clear sign that operational streamlining is no longer optional.
With so many platforms and overlapping features, the challenge isn’t finding a RON provider, it’s choosing the right one. We’ve reviewed the largest and most innovative RON providers in 2026, and ranked the Top 10 platforms — from reliable niche providers to enterprise-ready industry leaders.
