Tax Service
First American offers the most comprehensive set of time-tested tax services available in the industry, ranging from the provision of tax data to the outsourcing of traditional tax department functions. We customize solutions to support the unique requirements of non-prime, prime, and sub-servicing environments.First American is the leading provider of property tax information in the nation.
Tax Outsourcing Services
First American offers a comprehensive array of tax service support functions.
SMARTWeb®
SMARTWeb is First American’s state-of-the-art online tax service information system.
Property Locator System (PLS)
PLS allows First American customers to access more than 22,000 taxing authorities and gather tax information at their convenience.
InstantData®
InstantData is a web-based XML solution to assist lenders in providing accurate tax information for the Good Faith Lending Estimate.
Escrow Reporting
First American can assure accurate and timely reporting of property tax information for escrowed loans.
Delinquency Reporting Non-Escrow
First American will monitor the payment status for loans where the borrower is responsible for paying taxes directly to the taxing jurisdiction.
Delinquency Letter Mailing Service
Delinquency Letter Follow-Up Service (DELFUS) is First American’s customized letter mailing service for non-escrowed loans with delinquent taxes.
Accelerated Tax Set-Up (ATSU)
ATSU is an automated tax line building service that interfaces with both loan origination and servicing platforms.
Individual Residential Tax Reporting Service Order Form
This form is designated for non- First American Tax Service customers who wish to submit a single order for Residential non-escrow reporting.
TaxWatch®
TaxWatch is an automated, database solution to assist lenders in monitoring the risk of collateral loss resulting from delinquent taxes and/or tax sales.
Contact Center Services
The First American Contact Center offers a highly advanced infrastructure, professionally trained staff and proven methodologies designed to optimize the experience for your borrowers.
RapidLines™
Our real estate tax reporting service utilizes a system designed to automate the tax line building process. This system, known as RapidLines™, establishes information (“Tax Lines”) for each loan on the client’s servicing system or origination system.
