Housing Wire

MAY 17, 2023

When Q4 2022 data is broken down by home equity transaction type, home equity line of credits (HELOCs) accounted for 53% percent of originations, while closed-end home equity loans (HELs), also known as HELOANs, made up 47%. Tappable home equity is expected to decrease to a forecasted $18.1 trillion at the end of this year.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

When people think about the title insurance industry , what comes to mind is often its core products – title insurance policies that protect property rights of homeowners and lenders. As an industry, our commitment to protection goes beyond title insurance policies. The bill is being considered in several states nationwide.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 5, 2022

As the mortgage rate environment became increasingly volatile in August and early September, one in three title insurers reported order volume that was below or far below average. That’s according to PropLogix ’s fifth annual “State of the Title Industry” report. Territories.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 10, 2023

In December, HousingWire spoke to Flueid about the concept of instant title and why it is a misnomer for mortgage lenders. HousingWire: HousingWire recently spoke to Flueid about the concept of instant title and why it’s a misnomer for mortgage lenders.

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Housing Wire

JUNE 24, 2021

In a flurry of moves, TitleWave Real Estate Solutions of Jacksonville, Florida has announced a new location in Colorado, two new executive hires, and the launch of its title and search report technology. Jeremy Wohlford will be the company’s new title examiner. And Pennsylvania-based Title Alliance Ltd.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 29, 2021

Today, borrowers expect to close fast. A small issue within the title process can have an impact on the length of the closing process, impacting mortgage lenders and borrowers. HousingWire: How did the title business adapt to unique conditions caused by the pandemic, the growth of the remote workforce and low interest rates?

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Housing Wire

MARCH 15, 2021

Subject to closing conditions, Blend anticipates to finish the deal by the end of the second quarter in 2021, leaving nearly 10% ownership interest to Mr. Cooper’s original name prior to rebranding) in 2015. At the time, that transaction closed for just $36 million in cash. Streamline by combining services.

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Housing Wire

MAY 21, 2021

Texas-based technology company RamQuest announced its title and closing digital network — called “Closing Market” — has integrated with SearchCONNECT , an affiliate of Investors Title and National Investors Title Insurance Company , which provides search solutions in Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, Tennessee and Virginia.

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 30, 2021

Not to mention chaos as many buyers who purchased after April 2020 experienced COVID-related delays in closings thanks to office closures, supply issues and more. Another key takeaway – and a constant theme during the pandemic – is how technology liberated consumers and professionals alike. Broadband hammered dialup.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 31, 2022

However, the actual home buying transaction experience all the way through closing has been essentially untouched even though consumers cite it as one of the most stressful and confusing parts of the homebuying journey. They identified title & escrow as the central party in the transaction that could provide a connective glue.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 29, 2020

As part of a larger global company offering a wide range of end-to-end solutions, we provide integrated products and technology far beyond full-service mortgage fulfillment. Our professionals then work within their technology, reducing potential challenges about the technology integration.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 30, 2021

“Working closely with our clients, we’ve successfully cut down on transaction times and cost, all while increasing much needed predictability and transparency.”. . “Working closely with our clients, we’ve successfully cut down on transaction times and cost, all while increasing much needed predictability and transparency.”.

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Housing Wire

MAY 27, 2021

SoftPro has named title and escrow veteran Gorkem Kuterdem its new chief technology officer, the company announced Thursday. Kuterdem has more than 15 years of experience specific to the title industry, previously serving as senior vice president for strategy at Adeptive Software and former CTO for WFG National Title Insurance Co.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 13, 2022

Prior to the advent and widespread use of title insurance, before taking title to a property, the buyer required that the title be free of any rights, interests, liens or encumbrances of others for which the buyer would be responsible for. This is a top priority for ALTA.”. In some ways it could cost them more.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

The title insurance industry is built on service. So, what happens when it becomes much more difficult for title agents to find, recruit and hire the skilled labor so necessary to their core functions? All of this adds up to a disheartening response rate when title employers seek to add employees. We will soon find out.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 10, 2022

It is no secret that 2021 posed a variety of challenges for the title insurance industry. Contributing to this increase in revenue was a 28% year-over-year decrease in title loss expense to $13.1 million, which the company attributed to favorable claims experience which was partially offset by higher title revenues.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 26, 2021

Judd Hoffman has been hired as chief executive officer for Proper Title LLC , an Illinois-based title insurance agency that’s backed by top independent real estate brokerage @properties. Hoffman was formerly “chief transformation officer” for States Title and president of its affiliate, North American Title Company.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 28, 2024

Seemingly forever, the average time between reaching a sales agreement and closing on that property has hovered around 45 days — a month and a half. When asked why it takes an average of six to seven weeks to get to closing , there are a lot of complex (and honest) answers. But there’s also room for improvement.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 23, 2021

In recent years, we have seen a significant uptick in fraudulent activity ranging from the high tech — intercepted wire transfers and electronic title phishing scams — to low-tech, such as applicants submitting falsified or doctored bank statements. Wherever there is commerce, there will be fraud, and the mortgage industry is no exception.

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HomeLight

JANUARY 12, 2022

How long does closing take from here? But the time required to process and underwrite the loan will be in large part what dictates the length of your closing. According to the loan software firm ICE Mortgage Technology, it took 50 days on average to close on a purchase loan for a house, as of Q3 2021. Conventional loan.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

Seemingly forever, the average time between reaching a sales agreement and closing on that property has hovered around 45 days — a month and a half. When asked why it takes an average of six to seven weeks to get to closing, there are a lot of complex (and honest) answers. But there’s also room for improvement.

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Real Trends

MARCH 9, 2022

As we approach the beginning of home-buying season, with many buyers deciding on the purchase of their largest investment yet, title insurance is essential, giving homebuyers peace of mind and confidence that their property rights are protected. Why title insurance? The COVID-19 pandemic fundamentally changed the way we view our homes.

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RIS Media

APRIL 18, 2022

The market changes all the time—as does the practice of selling real estate, especially in the age of technology. But it has helped us step up to the plate and shorten the time from listing to close—doing needed repairs up front, for example, and getting the title search done ahead of time. Hoby, how do you see it?

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RIS Media

DECEMBER 7, 2020

recently launched a digitally enhanced title review process known as Radian Ready that provides: – Title searches powered by Radian title technology. – Title reports with curative actions and turn times. – Streamlined workflow for the transition from title production to title curative.

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HomeLight

APRIL 15, 2022

After some email back-and-forth, they get their final iBuyer offer: Offer details: 98% of what a real estate agent estimated they could earn, minus a 5% service fee, a $2,000 repair credit, and 1% in closing costs. . They find this offer to be satisfactory and are able to close in days without mortgage lender involvement.

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HomeLight

JANUARY 3, 2022

An iBuyer uses technology to value the home, sometimes performs a walkthrough, and may adjust the price based on the cost of needed repairs. Sellers then pick a move date, and can often close in as little as two weeks. But the right method comes down to personal preference more so than one method always being better than the other.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 27, 2023

With its four largest firms all at least 100 years old, the title insurance industry has a bit of a reputation for being antiquated and technology averse. “I The title industry has worked hard over the last few years to shed that reputation. It really is limitless.”

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Housing Wire

MARCH 31, 2021

Every real estate transaction—whether it is backed by a mortgage or is an all-cash deal—requires a determination of ownership and a clear transfer of title. That said, many companies still rely on legacy systems and manual processes to procure, search, and examine title. Robert Karraa, President.

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The Residential Specialist

JUNE 23, 2020

Even before the days of technology, people sat down and thought about the things they did every day, every week or every month, and came up with processes that allowed them to do those things very quickly. Although you can achieve basic automation without it, technology can enhance your automation game. REALTOR ® Mike DelRose Jr.

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

It’s becoming clear that the settlement services industry, long reluctant to adopt new technology, is finally moving in the direction of comprehensive automation. However, while the title space has made tremendous strides in recent years, there is still a tremendous amount of “button mashing” being done. The result?

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HomeLight

APRIL 11, 2023

Receive your offer within a week and close in as little as 10 days. Disclaimer: This post is meant to be used for educational purposes only and does not constitute legal or financial advice. Links and mentions of Santa Barbara area “we buy houses” companies should not be considered an endorsement. No showings, no repairs, no open houses.

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HomeLight

APRIL 14, 2023

Receive your offer within a week and close in as little as 10 days. Disclaimer: This post is meant to be used for educational purposes only and does not constitute legal or financial advice. Links and mentions of Central Florida area “we buy houses” companies should not be considered an endorsement. No showings, no repairs, no open houses.

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HomeLight

AUGUST 12, 2022

Get an offer in as few as 48 hours and close in as little as 10 days. We Buy Houses companies in Houston typically promise quick, all-cash offers and ultra-fast closings, often in as few as seven days. If you accept the offer, you’ll both sign a contract and begin the closing process. Request Offer. We Buy Houses® Houston.

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HomeLight

APRIL 11, 2023

Receive your offer within a week and close in as little as 10 days. Request Offer Working with house-buying companies in Waco We Buy Houses companies in Waco typically promise to give home sellers quick, convenient all-cash offers, and exceptionally speedy closings, often wrapping up the property sale in as few as seven days.

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HomeLight

JANUARY 24, 2023

Receive your offer within a week and close in as little as 10 days. Request Offer Working with house-buying companies in Lake Worth We Buy Houses companies in Lake Worth typically promise to give home sellers quick, convenient all-cash offers, and exceptionally speedy closings, often wrapping up the property sale in as few as seven days.

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HomeLight

DECEMBER 8, 2022

Receive your offer within a week and close in as little as 10 days. We Buy Houses companies in Modesto typically promise to give home sellers quick, convenient all-cash offers, and exceptionally speedy closings, often wrapping up the property sale in as few as seven days. With a signed sales agreement, the closing process will begin.

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HomeLight

APRIL 11, 2023

Receive your offer within a week and close in as little as 10 days. Request Offer Working with house-buying companies in Fort Worth We Buy Houses companies in Fort Worth typically promise to give home sellers quick, convenient all-cash offers and exceptionally speedy closings, often wrapping up the property sale in as few as seven days.

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