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Housing Wire
JUNE 14, 2021
Ohio-based Lanco Title Agency has joined forces with the Northwest Title group, bringing the two Buckeye State firms together. Lanco Title, owned by Jon Clark, was founded in 1979, servicing the southeastern and central Ohio markets.
Housing Wire
AUGUST 26, 2021
“Big Four” title firm Stewart Title has struck yet another acquisitions deal. operations from ET Investments , and even expanded into Alaska with the acquisition of Yukon Title. Stewart Title Title insurance
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Housing Wire
JUNE 4, 2021
Stewart Information Services Corporation , a subsidiary of title giant Stewart Title , has acquired Arizona-based Thomas Title & Escrow. Thomas Title & Escrow, a full-service commercial title company, was founded in 2006.
Housing Wire
MAY 25, 2021
Title-services giant Stewart Title announced today the acquisition of Cloudvirga , a leading fintech company that powers digital mortgages through its retail and wholesale point-of-sale systems. Services , a title and search support servicer, in March.
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Housing Wire
APRIL 6, 2021
Unfortunately, the appraisal put the house’s value roughly $50,000 below than what she paid. Linda had a sizable downpayment but still needed to find a way to close the appraisal gap. She recently had a deal fall apart due to appraisal.
Housing Wire
DECEMBER 6, 2021
So far his venture-backed title company has launched platforms that have sped up title clearance and title insurance acquisition, and they have their sights on expanding into the lending and appraisal space. Qualia CEO Nate Baker.
Housing Wire
DECEMBER 29, 2021
One of our big goals at Blueprint Title is to shrink the title insurance business from an $18 billion business to a $10 billion business,” Berneman, the company co-founder and CEO. “We share of the market controlled by small, independent title insurance companies.
McKissock
MAY 13, 2022
How do you stay up-to-date on the latest appraisal news and trends? They’re also entertaining and super convenient since you can stream them during your morning commute or while you’re driving to appraisal appointments. Voice of Appraisal. The Appraiser Coach.
Housing Wire
AUGUST 23, 2021
For the title industry, artificial intelligence (AI) is no longer just a futuristic concept to be discussed wistfully in conference breakout sessions. Until now, most title agencies have attacked those problem areas with staffing.
Housing Wire
MARCH 9, 2021
How hybrid title and valuations help increase lending efficiency. Why use several vendors for title searches, appraisals and underwriting when you can use one? That general principle holds true for the title and settlement services space as well.
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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. How hybrid title and valuations help increase lending efficiency.
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Housing Wire
APRIL 15, 2022
Much has been written about the decline in the numbers of active real estate appraisers creating a chokepoint in the mortgage process. But another talent crunch has been brewing at the same time in the title industry. Title has been really slow to incorporate technology.
Housing Wire
MARCH 15, 2021
The title insurance and settlement services provider was originally bought b y Solutionstar Holdings , an indirect wholly-owned subsidiary of Nationstar Mortgage Holdings (Mr. It makes the title firm a good match as Blend looks to scale its operations.
Housing Wire
OCTOBER 22, 2020
Stewart Appraisal Management , a subsidiary of Stewart Information Services Corp., Stewart is looking to strengthen and expand its scale in the appraisal and valuation solutions space. This acquisition comes just months after Stewart acquired United States Appraisals.
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.
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Housing Wire
AUGUST 18, 2020
The Federal Housing Administration has announced an upcoming release of its FHA Catalyst: Electronic Appraisal Delivery module on the FHA Catalyst platform. The post FHA announces launch of new appraisal technology solution appeared first on HousingWire.
Housing Wire
OCTOBER 27, 2020
HousingWire recently spoke with Susan Falsetti, managing director of Origination Title and Close at ServiceLink, about the state of title in 2020 and how the EXOS technology platform allowed ServiceLink clients to take advantage of virtual closing solutions.
Housing Wire
MARCH 2, 2021
Add the fact that lenders are not only dealing with a remote workforce these days, which is an operational challenge in itself, they are also facing a major shortage of qualified appraisers, underwriters and other operational staff in certain markets, which could cause even longer closing delays.
Housing Wire
JANUARY 14, 2022
The tides of the mortgage industry are changing as we head into 2022, and just like the sand under the waves, we can expect the appraisal landscape to shift along with it. Appraisers, like many other service providers, must adapt to market changes to accommodate their clients’ needs.
McKissock
JANUARY 7, 2022
Phrases like appraisal bias, the appraisal gap, and discrimination in appraisals have become buzz words in the media over the past year. Here are three useful and timely resources for appraisers: Fannie Mae Appraiser Update Newsletter (June 2021).
McKissock
APRIL 26, 2022
McKissock’s Unlimited Learning Members enjoy 24/7 access to a wide variety of online appraisal classes, webinars, videos, podcasts, checklists, job aids, and other resources. Here are two new appraisal resources available right now under the “Learning Library” tab in your McKissock Dashboard.
Housing Wire
OCTOBER 29, 2021
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?
McKissock
APRIL 19, 2022
On Wednesday, May 25, 2022, McKissock Learning is hosting a FREE one-hour, non-credit Pro-Series webinar titled “The Appraisal Foundation 2022 Q2 Update.” Participate in this Q&A session with Lisa Desmarais, Vice President, Appraisal Issues with The Appraisal Foundation (TAF).
Housing Wire
MARCH 10, 2021
Digital closing platform Qualia announced Wednesday the release of “Qualia Scale,” a software program that allows proptech companies to attach title & escrow to their core offerings. How hybrid title and valuations help increase lending efficiency.
McKissock
MAY 20, 2022
McKissock’s Unlimited Learning Members enjoy 24/7 access to a wide array of online appraisal classes, webinars, videos, podcasts, checklists, job aids, and other resources. Here are three new appraisal resources available right now under the “Learning Library” tab in your McKissock Dashboard.
McKissock
FEBRUARY 28, 2022
On Wednesday, March 23, McKissock Learning is hosting a FREE one-hour, non-credit Pro-Series webinar titled “March 2022 Fannie Mae Appraisal Update.” Fannie Mae representatives will be on hand to answer your questions on these appraisal topics and more.
McKissock
JANUARY 25, 2022
McKissock’s Unlimited Learning Members enjoy 24/7 access to a wide variety of online appraisal classes, webinars, videos, podcasts, checklists, job aids, and other resources. Turn Your Appraisal Efforts into Cash – An Inside Look at Anow. Fannie Mae Q4 2021 Appraisal Update.
McKissock
AUGUST 6, 2021
To become a licensed appraiser , most states require you to start out as an appraisal trainee and obtain a certain number of hours of experience before you can appraise real property on your own. How to become an appraiser. Step 3: Upgrade your appraisal license.
Housing Wire
NOVEMBER 11, 2021
Hughes’ retirement comes after more than 21 years at Amrock, with a total of 30 years devoted to the title, appraisal, and settlement services industry. How do remote valuation solutions benefit appraisers?
McKissock
DECEMBER 7, 2021
Whether you’re a new appraiser or a seasoned appraiser looking to grow your income, you probably want to know, “What appraisal competencies do I need to master in order to maximize my success?” Key appraisal competencies. Market your appraisal business.
McKissock
JUNE 11, 2021
On Wednesday, June 30, 2021, McKissock Learning is hosting a FREE one-hour, non-credit Pro-Series webinar titled “Fannie Mae Q2 2021 Appraisal Update.” Here at McKissock Learning, we strive to help real estate appraisers stay in the loop on changes impacting the appraisal profession.
McKissock
NOVEMBER 23, 2021
On Wednesday, December 8, 2021, McKissock Learning is hosting a FREE one-hour, non-credit Pro-Series webinar titled “Fannie Mae Q4 2021 Appraisal Update.” In this special interactive webinar, you’ll hear information on desktop appraisals and measuring and calculating GLA.
McKissock
OCTOBER 22, 2021
McKissock’s Unlimited Learning Members enjoy 24/7 access to a wide variety of online appraisal classes, webinars, videos, podcasts, checklists, job aids, and other resources. Fannie Mae Q3 2021 Appraisal Update. Dr. Sam simplifies appraisal math by showing the magic behind the curtain.
McKissock
NOVEMBER 26, 2021
McKissock’s Unlimited Learning Members enjoy 24/7 access to a wide variety of online appraisal classes, webinars, videos, podcasts, checklists, job aids, and other resources. The Appraisal Foundation 2021 Q4 Update. You’ve got appraisal industry questions, we’ve got answers!
McKissock
APRIL 12, 2022
Appraisers, agents, and brokers live and die based on customer referrals. Here’s how to get referrals for your appraisal business. Without an appraisal report, financing may stall, buyers may back out, and a whole host of other issues may arise.
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