Chicago-area title companies and settlement agents: your website is your first defense against fraud and your best client experience. GLBA-compliant. ALTA Best Practices. Wire fraud prevention built in. Secure document portal. Multi-party escrow ready.
A title company or settlement agent website is the face of your transaction. Each component serves security, fraud prevention, and client confidence.
MFA-protected. Buyers, sellers, lenders, agents all upload/download documents safely. Audit trail of every access and modification logged.
Clear warning on closing documents: "Verify wiring instructions by phone with our office." ALTA-compliant protocols. Email footer warnings for all communications.
Mandated by federal law. Public on website + delivered to buyers and sellers. State title regulations + Illinois PIPA overlay. Opt-out procedures documented.
All sensitive data (NPI, document transfers) encrypted at rest + in transit (HTTPS + TLS). MFA on all admin access. No plain-text PII in email.
Every document upload, portal login, file access logged with timestamp. Queryable for compliance audits and fraud investigations. Retained per state title law.
Chicago's Polish-American real estate sector deserves websites in both languages. Portal, Privacy Notice, closing checklists, wire fraud warnings all bilingual.
GLBA + ALTA Best Practices + state title regulations + wire fraud prevention. Audit-ready at every level.
Structured, phased approach. Clear pricing at every step. Audit-ready at handoff.
30-minute call. We identify your GLBA scope, ALTA alignment, wire fraud prevention gaps, state title requirements, and security posture.
Design secure document portal, wire fraud prevention flows, GLBA Privacy Notice, multi-party access control. Scope + roadmap + fixed price.
GLBA-compliant website. Secure document portal with MFA. Wire fraud warnings on all closing docs. Audit logging live. ALTA alignment documented.
Wire fraud prevention procedures. Portal operations guide. Breach notification workflow. Closing attorney communications. Documentation for state regulatory exam.
Annual risk assessment. Policy updates as ALTA guidance evolves. Training refresher. Retainer support for security incidents + compliance questions.
Foundation for small offices. Full program for growing title companies. Ongoing retainer to stay compliant and competitive.
Above are typical Illinois market rates. Media Express pricing is more accessible — we build once and reuse across title companies, so you don't pay for someone else's discovery work. Contact us for a personalized quote based on your transaction volume and service area.
⚜ Free Consultation →Wire fraud prevention starts on your website: (1) clear warning on all closing documents that wiring instructions must be verified by phone with your office directly; (2) never email wiring instructions or send them through forms without phone verification; (3) client portal with MFA to store verified instructions; (4) email footer warning buyers to verify all wire instructions by phone before sending funds. ALTA Best Practices requires documented protocols.
GLBA applies to title companies because they collect and store nonpublic personal information (NPI) about buyers, sellers, lenders, and properties. You must protect NPI through documented privacy practices and a comprehensive information security program. FTC enforcement is active since 2023.
Escrow transactions involve multiple parties (buyer, seller, lender, agent, surveyor, inspector, etc.). All communication must be secure: (1) secure client portal with MFA for each party to upload/download documents; (2) encrypted email for sensitive information; (3) phone verification for critical instructions; (4) audit logging of all access and modifications; (5) data retention policies per state title law.
ALTA (American Land Title Association) publishes Best Practices — industry standard guidelines for title company security, ethics, and operations. ALTA Best Practices cover information security, cybersecurity, wire fraud prevention, and business continuity. Title companies that adopt ALTA standards gain competitive advantage and regulatory favor.
GLBA and ALTA compliance are mandatory for all title companies. SOC 2 is optional but increasingly requested by lenders, larger real estate firms, and regulators. Start with GLBA + ALTA foundation; SOC 2 is a natural next step for competitive advantage.
Yes. GLBA + ALTA apply the same to all clients regardless of language. We build bilingual (EN/PL) title company websites with Privacy Notices, document portals, wire fraud warnings, and closing checklists in both languages. Chicago's Polish-American real estate market is large and important.
Take the free compliance audit. Instant report with your GLBA scope, ALTA alignment, wire fraud prevention gaps, state title requirements, and a roadmap to secure operations.