The Illinois Department of Financial & Professional Regulation Division of Financial Institutions issued a consent order against a company that purported to provide escrow services in the state without the proper authority from the department.

The Citrus County, Fla., clerk sent a public notice reminding recording entities that beginning Jan. 1, 2024, certain documents recorded in the official records must include the post office address of each witness in addition to the witness’ name.

In a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission on Nov. 21, Fidelity National Financial Inc. reported it was victim of a cybersecurity incident that “resulted in disruptions to our business,” including its title insurance and mortgage transaction services.

After a mistake on a mortgage was fixed, the borrower defaulted on the mortgage and the lender’s assignee attempted to foreclose on the unit. At the same time, the condominium association for the unit foreclosed on its lien on the property. An entity purchased the unit at the condominium association’s foreclosure auction and sought to quiet title to the property. The case eventually went before the 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals.

The Ohio General Assembly introduced legislation to require payment of property taxes and assessments when a lot is split or transferred and to generally prohibit tax-delinquent property owners from purchasing tax-foreclosed property.

The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network updated its Beneficial Ownership Information FAQs to include new questions about the reporting process, reporting companies, beneficial owners, company applicants, reporting requirements, initial reports, and reporting company exemptions.

The Wisconsin Office of the Commissioner of Insurance issued a bulletin on Wisconsin Agent Appointment Renewal Invoices for 2023 for all insurance companies with Wisconsin agent appointments.

The Oklahoma Insurance Department announced the relocation of its Tulsa office location to an upgraded facility.

The president of a purported mortgage investment company was sentenced to more than 25 years in California state prison after being convicted on 100 felony counts for carrying out a scheme targeting vulnerable homeowners in 11 counties across the state.