The following questions will help real estate professionals better understand and navigate the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) Residential Real Estate Rule (Rule). The Rule requires designated professionals involved in real estate closings and settlements to report information about certain non-financed transactions to FinCEN.

The Rule’s purpose is to increase transparency and prevent money laundering and other criminal activity in the residential real estate sector by capturing information regarding the true owners behind legal entities that are engaged in transacting in real estate where there is no financing involved.

These FAQs are intended to provide an informational overview.

I. General FinCEN Residential Real Estate Rule FAQs  

II. FinCEN Residential Real Estate Rule FAQs for Real Estate Professionals

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