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The FCT blog aims to answer your industry questions, examine current market trends and provide key information on the value of our products and services.
The FCT blog does not represent a single author or opinion. Instead, it represents the collective voice and experience of FCT’s dedicated niche experts.
Three ways you can protect your customers from title fraud
It’s the end of the 20th annual Fraud Prevention Month. We’ve seen how fraud has evolved in that time, and how much more sophisticated it’s become. Organizations like the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre…
Let’s hear from the fraud prevention experts: Q&A with John Tracy and Marie Taylor
John Tracy and Marie Taylor are two of the minds behind FCT’s fraud prevention practices. Marie is our director of national underwriting, and a Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) who examines deals for…
If your client isn’t title insured, they’re at risk from fraud
In 2010, Allan Davis* bought a home in Southern Ontario. Everything was quiet until 2016, when Allan got a statement of claim regarding two additional mortgages on his home. According to the…
How can ID theft lead to title fraud?
As a legal professional, you take your clients’ protection seriously. That’s why you use title insurance on every deal, since any transaction could need it. But the concerning rise in title fraud…
The past, present and future of fraud prevention
2024 marks the 20th anniversary of Fraud Prevention Month in Canada. Since 2004, the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre (CAFC) and industry leaders like FCT have worked to educate the public about the danger…
Title insurance vs home insurance–what do your clients need?
If you’re a regular reader of this blog, you know that using title insurance on every deal is the best way to keep your clients protected, as well as yourself. But for…
How title insuring every deal manages clients’ risk—and yours
As a legal professional, you know that every transaction carries risk. Your clients rely on your judgement and experience to help them navigate that risk. But a legal opinion can only do…
Three changes to make for a successful 2024
If you’re a real estate professional, you know that change is coming: as more buyers and sellers adapt to the new reality of higher-for-longer interest rates, volumes look primed to rise, even…
Happy holidays, from all of us at FCT!
Another year is coming to a close, and we’re so grateful to everyone who helped make 2023 a success. Thank you to our valued customers and partners, for your continued trust, and to our dedicated colleagues, for living FCT’s values every day.