Title and Underwriting

Where trusted underwriting meets lasting protection.

At First American Title National Commercial Services, we underwrite your transactions with the creativity and diligence that complex deals demand. Our underwriters combine local insight with national scale to resolve issues before they become obstacles. From bankruptcies and workouts to loan modifications and foreclosures, we specialize in navigating risk and protecting your position. For over 130 years, clients have trusted us to deliver responsive underwriting. We coordinate title requirements, payoffs, and due diligence with precision. And with our digital platform, ClarityFirst®, you gain access to secure document exchange, real-time visibility, and the confidence that your closing is on track. 

National underwriting and title experts in 42 offices provide consistent service and seamless coordination in every state.
One underwriter, one point of contact - streamlining coordination and delivering a smoother closing experience.
Higher underwriting limits accelerate complex, high-value transactions.
Extensive expertise in resolving challenges related to bankruptcies, workouts, loan modifications, and foreclosures.
Integrated services including ALTA surveys, UCC insurance, 1031 exchanges, and international title support.
Seasoned, highly credentialed underwriters bring decades of experience to every transaction, ensuring accuracy, foresight, and confidence in execution.
UCC Insurance

First American Title Insurance Company’s UCC Division is a trusted leader in UCC insurance and risk management. We offer comprehensive solutions that help lenders, purchasers, and legal professionals reduce the risks of collateralized transactions and personal property acquisitions.

Our EAGLE 9® policy sets the standard for UCC insurance. The Search & Filing Division provides thorough public records research, including tax lien, bankruptcy, judgment, and litigation searches. Every standard UCC search includes up to $10,000 of liability coverage for search error at no extra cost. With First American’s UCC Insurance package, you can manage risk with greater confidence.

First American Title was the architect of the first UCC insurance policy in 2001, and covers over $400 billion in assets industry-wide.
Comprehensive service offerings and robust coverage levels.
Faster turnarounds and competitive pricing — enabling you to move quickly on transactions without sacrificing risk protection.

Learn more about our UCC services or place your order on our dedicated UCC website.

Get reliable title protection backed by expert underwriting. First American Title National Commercial Services helps you close with certainty.

 

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Comprehensive UCC insurance solutions.

First American Title National Commercial Services is the recognized authority in UCC insurance. We offer innovative policies, nationwide coverage, and the largest UCC insurance network in North America. UCC policies protect lenders, purchasers, and legal professionals in collateralized transactions.

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Maximize your property investments with a 1031 exchange.

Defer capital gains taxes and keep more of your money working for you with First American’s 1031 exchange services. Our exchange specialists provide nationwide service and local expertise to investors for all kinds of transactions, including forward, reverse, simultaneous, and improvement of exchanges.


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Preventing wire fraud with a trusted leader

Wire fraud is one of the fastest-growing threats in commercial real estate, with billions lost each year to increasingly sophisticated schemes. At First American Title National Commercial Services, we protect your transactions with tools like secure wire verification, multi-factor authentication, and ClarityFirst® technology that fortifies the closing process.

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