Federal Issues
US Treasury Issues New Anti-Money Laundering Rule for Real Estate
October 2, 2024
Recently, the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN), a Bureau within the U.S. Treasury Department, issued a final anti-money laundering rule for the real estate industry.
In February 2024, NAR submitted a formal comment in response to FinCEN’s proposed anti-money laundering rule on this issue. The final rule requires certain real estate professionals to report information for non-financed residential real estate transactions and transfers of real estate to trusts or legal entities.
The rule imposes a cascading reporting regime, which requires closing or settlement agents to provide certain transaction information and details. Alternatively, real estate professionals can also designate a specific professional to be responsible for reporting. FinCEN explained that it expects reports to be filed primarily by settlement agents, title agents, insurance agents, or attorneys; however, real estate agents are not explicitly exempt from reporting under the rule. The rule also imposes recordkeeping requirements as well. The rule goes into effect on December 1, 2025.
In addition to the rule, FinCEN issued two resources, the FinCEN Residential Real Estate Rule Fact Sheet and a Frequently Asked Questions document.
NAR will continue to monitor this rule and will provide updates, educational resources, and guidance to members regarding it.
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About the Paulding Board of REALTORS®
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