{"id":6235,"date":"2025-01-08T07:32:02","date_gmt":"2025-01-08T12:32:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.deeds.com\/articles\/?p=6235"},"modified":"2025-01-08T07:32:09","modified_gmt":"2025-01-08T12:32:09","slug":"a-title-agent-turned-swindler-its-not-unheard-of","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.deeds.com\/articles\/a-title-agent-turned-swindler-its-not-unheard-of\/","title":{"rendered":"A Title Agent Turned Swindler? It\u2019s Not Unheard Of."},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-style-rounded is-style-rounded--1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1399\" height=\"668\" src=\"https:\/\/www.deeds.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/title-agent-turned-swindler.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6236\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.deeds.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/title-agent-turned-swindler.webp 1399w, https:\/\/www.deeds.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/title-agent-turned-swindler-300x143.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.deeds.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/title-agent-turned-swindler-1024x489.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.deeds.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/title-agent-turned-swindler-768x367.webp 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1399px) 100vw, 1399px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Ryan Goodrich, now a convict, used to be a trusted deed expert.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For years, Goodrich ran a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.deeds.com\/articles\/behind-the-scenes-of-a-home-purchase-whats-your-title-company-doing\/\">title company<\/a>. Behind the scenes, Goodrich stole millions of dollars from home sellers and buyers, their mortgage lenders, and even peers in the title industry, said Utah officials. The activity, they alleged, involved sending people falsified receipts for money wires that never really occurred. It also involved frequently reassuring his targets that everything was fine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Big Spender<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Ryan Goodrich pocketed the funds he was supposed to transfer to clients.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The case for the prosecution claimed that Goodrich moved $115 million over the course of two years, and $23 million of that couldn\u2019t be traced, due to missing records. Officials did trace more than a million and a half dollars spent on things like workout equipment, restaurants, and pricey entertainment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On behalf of at least 22 victims, the office of Utah\u2019s Attorney General pressed felony charges. Goodrich will spend something between three and 40 years sitting in prison.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Title abuse and bad checks were only part of the story. Goodrich faced more legal actions for taking people\u2019s money while working (or, actually,<em> not<\/em> doing the work) as an unlicensed contractor. And then there were the charges over stolen goods from multiple stores, including Costco, Home Depot, and Walmart.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8220;What I did was not right or fair\u2026\u201d Goodrich said, before insisting: \u201cI actually have a huge heart for everyone, which is one of the many reasons I want to get these victims paid back as soon as possible.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Sprawling Spree<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignright size-full is-style-rounded is-style-rounded--2\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"849\" height=\"637\" src=\"https:\/\/www.deeds.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/sprawling-spree.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6237\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.deeds.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/sprawling-spree.webp 849w, https:\/\/www.deeds.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/sprawling-spree-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.deeds.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/sprawling-spree-768x576.webp 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 849px) 100vw, 849px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The prosecution alleged a crime spree that harmed families and entire businesses:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Several people sold their homes to Goodrich. They were shocked to learn later that their mortgage balances were left unpaid. One of these deed holders was ultimately left living in his truck, his credit profile devastated.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Another client tried to deposit a bad check from Goodrich \u2014 a bogus payment for his home.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>When one of the victims tried to rebound from the damage done by starting a small business, Goodrich reportedly went and bashed it on review sites.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A title company transferred funds for a $1.6 million home to Goodrich, who kept the money. He forged the seller\u2019s signature to convey the deed to himself. And then he borrowed against the title. \u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Now, the owner of a small title insurance agency fears his business may be wrecked. The title company is mired in civil cases over the losses he says Goodrich caused.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Greed, Pride, and Ego<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Even the former Utah State Real Estate Commission chair lost $300,000 to one of Goodrich\u2019s scams.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The perpetrator\u2019s lawyer acknowledged his client\u2019s \u201cgreed, pride, ego, desperation and digging himself deeper\u201d while trying to cover his tracks. But the lawyer also pointed out that the crimes were not violent, and that there would be no way for the accused to earn money to pay people back if he were incarcerated. The judge wasn\u2019t persuaded. A clear message had to be sent, not a slap on the hand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Judge Ronald Russell, who highlighted the importance of trust in deed transactions, told the dishonest agent: &#8220;You abused your position of trust as a fiduciary in an industry that needs to have credibility.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sounds like the understatement of the year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Gang of Four<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In other recent news, a group of title insurance firms active in the District of Columbia were found giving real estate agents discounted stakes in their firms\u2019 profits as rewards for client referrals, D.C. Attorney General Brian Schwalb told the press.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8220;They tried to go through the back door,\u201d A.G. Schwalb said. Schwalb explained that the group established shell companies, so they could issue shares in them to agents. Then they funnelled money through these companies, making them look like legitimate dividends.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And one of the firms, Allied Title &amp; Escrow, allegedly set up Chesapeake Bay yacht excursions for real estate agents, to reward them for their referrals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Rewards for client referrals constitute conflicts of interest. Of course, agents are free to suggest title insurance companies for transactions. But they may not accept rewards \u2014 money, perks, or fees \u2014 for suggesting anyone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-accent-5-background-color has-background has-small-font-size\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10)\"><em><strong>Title insurers offer policies to lenders \u2014 and, optionally, to home buyers. With a <\/strong><\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.deeds.com\/articles\/home-buyers-cover-your-assets-choosing-between-standard-and-extended-title-insurance\/\"><strong><em>title policy<\/em><\/strong><\/a><em><strong>, financial responsibility for any defect in the title can be covered.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Mortgage borrowers can lose out if they\u2019re steered to companies that reward their real estate agents. A typical home buyer won\u2019t know what\u2019s going on. Most will accept the agent\u2019s preference rather than do comparison shopping.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Payback Time<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In settling the case against them, the companies did not admit guilt. They have agreed to penalties of more than $3 million, payable to the District of Columbia. Per the agreement:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Allied Title &amp; Escrow pays $1.9 million.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>KVS Title pays $1 million.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Union Settlements pays $325K.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Modern Settlements pays $65K.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>D.C. officials told the media that $2 million of the settlement will go to deed holders who may have overpaid for title policies. The firms agreed to avoid improper practices in the future. They are also required to divest the shares from the real estate agents \u2014 or else, stop operating in the District.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A KSV Title representative told <em>News4<\/em> that the distribution of shares didn\u2019t cause harm to consumers. KSV, said the rep, determined its best interests would be served by settling the case. A spokesperson for Modern Settlements similarly said the company\u2019s leaders \u201cmade a business decision\u201d to cough up $65K and avoid bigger losses in the court process. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Harmed by Deceptive Practices?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If so, can you pursue a legal action for fraud? Speak with a lawyer in the state where the activity occurred. A lawyer can write up the legal documents necessary to pursue a fair resolution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>States\u2019 laws protect consumers, and deter deceptive business practices. Especially in cases where a harmful deception happened on purpose, a customer may be able to get 3X the damages awarded by a court (\u201ctreble damages\u201d). Note that the statute of limitations for fraud or breach of contract varies by state.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You may also call the police, and your state attorney general&#8217;s consumer protection officials. Keeping title transactions safe and deterring fraud helps us all \u2014 including the many good title agents out there.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Please note: <\/em><\/strong>This article does not substitute for an attorney-client relationship, or the legal expert\u2019s case-specific guidance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-accent-5-background-color has-background has-small-font-size is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10)\">\n<p><strong>Supporting References<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Utah Attorney General via <em>AttorneyGeneral.Utah.gov<\/em>:<a href=\"https:\/\/attorneygeneral.utah.gov\/ryan-goodrich-title-fraud-case\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Ryan Goodrich Title Fraud Case<\/a> (Dec. 26, 2024). Related: Wayne Jones of Utah\u2019s Mortgage and Financial Fraud Division, on the <a href=\"https:\/\/attorneygeneral.utah.gov\/ryan-goodrich-title-fraud-case\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Ryan Goodrich Title Fraud Case<\/a> via the <em>Legally Speaking<\/em> podcast (Dec. 26, 2024).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Collin Leonard for KSL Broadcasting via <em>KSL.com<\/em> (part of Deseret Media Company, Utah): <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ksl.com\/article\/51156368\/syracuse-title-agent-who-stole-65m-on-rampage-sent-to-prison\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Syracuse Title Agent Who Stole $6.5M on \u201cRampage\u201d Sent to Prison<\/a> (Oct. 17, 2024).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>District of Columbia Office of the Attorney General, via <em>OAG.DC.gov<\/em>: <a href=\"https:\/\/oag.dc.gov\/release\/attorney-general-schwalb-secures-500000-title\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Attorney General Schwalb Secures $500,000 from Title Insurance Company for Engaging in Illegal Kickback Scheme<\/a> (Oct. 24, 2024; updated Dec. 26, 2024).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ted Oberg, Joseph Olmo, and Maggie More for <em>News4<\/em> (Washington, DC) from NBC Universal, Inc., via <em>NBCWashington.com:<\/em> \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/www.nbcwashington.com\/news\/local\/dc-area-real-estate\/illegal-payouts-yacht-parties-dc-fines-title-companies-3-2m\/3704745\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Illegal Payouts,\u201d Yacht Parties: DC Fines Title Companies $3.2M<\/a> (Aug. 29, 2024).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And as linked.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>More on topics: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.deeds.com\/articles\/wire-fraud-at-closing-whos-on-the-hook\/\">Wire fraud at closing<\/a><strong>, <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.deeds.com\/articles\/fraud-update-closing-scams-now-make-up-nearly-half-of-cybercrime-losses\/\">Preventing closing fraud online<\/a><strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Photo credits: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pexels.com\/photo\/a-woman-holding-gun-7916845\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Vika Glitter<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pexels.com\/photo\/a-person-in-handcuffs-7773268\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Kindel Media<\/a>, via Pexels\/Canva.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Ryan Goodrich, now a convict, used to be a trusted deed expert. 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