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? Numerous studies suggest that employees in almost any industry want to be heard. We will soon find out.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 27, 2023

The American Land Title Association, alongside our real estate industry partners, are committed to making transactions easier for everyone through consumer education efforts. One of the most important roles we play at ALTA is strongly encouraging buyers to shop around for their title insurance company.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 1, 2024

While mortgage rates will likely fall this year, conversations about how to increase accessibility to homeownership are still top of mind — and should be top of mind — across the real estate industry. Accounting for geography, differences in title and settlement costs across groups of borrowers were not “economically meaningful.”

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Housing Wire

JUNE 7, 2022

New York-based AmTrust Title Insurance Company on Tuesday introduced MidPoint , its new title closing solution enabling title agents to work outside their geographic areas to serve clients nationwide. AmTrust Title is a wholly owned subsidiary of AmTrust Financial Services, Inc.

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Housing Wire

MAY 5, 2021

Title automation company DataTrace has announced an integration with SoftPro , a real estate closing and title software company, which will allow SoftPro users to access over 560 title plants, nationwide tax and recorded property data, and more than 7 billion document images.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 12, 2022

Payload, a fintech company focusing on automated payments with API architecture, on Tuesday announced a partnership with technology services provider Premier Data Services , to launch an integration with SoftPro, an escrow and closing software.

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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. Presented by: SoftPro.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 29, 2021

Qualia announced Monday a new integration with title automation company DataTrace , giving Qualia Marketplace users direct access to DataTrace products and services without leaving the platform. DataTrace provides title search and automation solutions to the title and settlement service industries.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 18, 2022

Recently there have been misleading claims regarding the lack of conformity in title fees. As I’ll explain, there is rigorous regulation of our industry and federal disclosure requirements for all fees associated with obtaining a mortgage. Title insurance is much different than other insurance products. We share these goals.

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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

DECEMBER 14, 2023

In 2023, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac announced plans to make it easier to buy a home and close the racial homeownership gap in the United States. The research found that title and settlement fees are neither regressive nor represent a significant component of the overall closing costs. In fact, neither is true. increase in fees).

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 19, 2023

As both the real estate industry and consumers prepare for what’s to come, it is critical that we do not take for granted the products and systems that have carried us through other cycles of economic downturn. For over a century, the title industry has played a critical role in keeping homeowners safe and the real estate market healthy.

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Housing Wire

JUNE 24, 2021

Colliver began her career as a title examiner and manager in the title industry with Fidelity Title. Closing Complex Loans Faster With a Digitized Client Workflow. Since 2000, TitleWave has delivered more than 6 million title search reports to over 12,000 customers, the company said.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 1, 2021

Qualia has created a flexible infrastructure for the real estate and mortgage industry. Real estate transactions require coordination between lenders, title insurers, home buyers, title & escrow companies – the list goes on. Qualia’s suite of products make home closings more transparent, efficient, and secure.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 4, 2021

With their industry-leading notary panel and technology platform, Signature Closers is the perfect addition to our digital capabilities, advancing our strategic vision of accelerating, securing, and simplifying the title and closing process for our customers,” said Stewart CEO Fred Eppinger. Streamline by combining services.

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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

APRIL 2, 2021

White label title insurance franchise Proliant Settlement Systems announced Friday the acquisition of Great Northern Title Insurance Agency (GNTIA) in Michigan as a franchisee. The move expands Proliant further into Michigan, where it has close to a dozen franchise title firms. It also operates in Florida.

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Housing Wire

MAY 27, 2021

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. Tools now exist that connect data sources, enabling title reports to be quickly delivered.

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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 upon deal completion. At the time, that transaction closed for just $36 million in cash. and India offices, will join Blend once the acquisition closes.

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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. It is also the third-biggest source of claims in our industry right now.

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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. This way, other industry participants and point solutions can plug in.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 10, 2023

Peter Richter: The concept of “instant title” means delivering a title commitment “instantly” upon ordering title insurance. Unfortunately, that “instant” title commitment itself does not inherently equate to a faster close, as my colleague Matt Regan outlined in his recent article.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 1, 2021

ServiceLink’s tech-enabled title solution, EXOS Title, combines cutting-edge technology and superior customer service with a nationwide footprint – ultimately getting lenders and their clients to the closing table faster. EXOS Title offers strict adherence to local, state and federal regulatory guidelines.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 26, 2021

He also spent eight years at First American Title Corporation , where he was president of its direct division. Prior to his work in the title industry, Hoffman founded and led several companies in the communications and medical products industries. How hybrid title and valuations help increase lending efficiency.

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 30, 2021

Like every industry, the real estate profession grappled with doing business during the pandemic – not just for the sake of doing business, but for the unnerved consumers trying to navigate the home-buying process during an alarming present and an uncertain future. We’ve done that with Flueid Decision.

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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. There’s an entire industry built upon the “what’s next” in question. Title production platforms are usually the backbone of a digital or partially digital title operation.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 27, 2023

The title insurance industry continued to pay out claims, many fraud-related, despite a severe recession. This is because title insurance provides the most comprehensive protection of property rights. We explained that the title industry works diligently to educate consumers about the coverage and risk.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 29, 2020

But what makes us the most unique value proposition is that we are part of Altisource Portfolio Solutions, an integrated service provider and marketplace for the real estate and mortgage industries. Plus, we offer appraisals and field services through other Altisource’s lines of business, including insurance through CastleLine.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 23, 2021

Wherever there is commerce, there will be fraud, and the mortgage industry is no exception. 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.

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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. There’s an entire industry built upon the “What’s next?” 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.

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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. million, due to increased service expenses tied to higher ancillary services revenues, higher outside title search and premium tax expenses on improved title revenues, state sales tax assessments and office consolidation costs.

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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. Not only did it take a lot of time, but it cost a lot of money.

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Realty Biz

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

Can you imagine buying a lot only to discover it has crept too close to the neighboring lot line? The real estate attorney you are using should conduct a title search to ensure no liens against the property. They know the local building industry better than larger financial institutions. That would not be pleasant.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 6, 2021

Linda had a sizable downpayment but still needed to find a way to close the appraisal gap. How hybrid title and valuations help increase lending efficiency. Why use several vendors for title searches, appraisals and underwriting when you can use one? Linda plans to move into the new house later this spring.

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Real Trends

MARCH 9, 2022

While title insurance may be less understood by homebuyers, who may see it as just another fee involved in the closing process, it’s important for them to understand the many benefits title insurance provides and the dangers that can be incurred without it. Diane Tomb is the CEO of the American Land Title Association.

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RIS Media

APRIL 8, 2022

Something can come up (such as an unanswered financial obligation or a significant purchase before the closing that changes the debt-to-income ratio) and put a home back. . The title search reveals issues. Whenever you’re purchasing real estate, a title search is one of the standard boxes that must be checked.

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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. For an industry where processes, clientele and compliance requirements vary dramatically from state to state or even county to county, this is great news.

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