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

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

HousingWire: How did the title business adapt to unique conditions caused by the pandemic, the growth of the remote workforce and low interest rates? Luckily, the technology and infrastructure we had in place at ServiceLink kept our client service uninterrupted. HW: How has the title process evolved as a result of these conditions?

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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

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

MARCH 15, 2021

It makes the title firm a good match as Blend looks to scale its operations. How hybrid title and valuations help increase lending efficiency. Why use several vendors for title searches, appraisals and underwriting when you can use one? Streamline by combining services. Presented by: Altisource.

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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 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

AUGUST 30, 2021

Another key takeaway – and a constant theme during the pandemic – is how technology liberated consumers and professionals alike. Technology harnesses desperation to fuel the change that drives the consumer experience. We already knew technology to be a dynamic and fluid panacea for many delays and glitches.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 30, 2021

The joint project illustrates the tight partnership of Spruce with Munich Re , which owns both Digital Partners and American Digital Title Insurance Company and is an investor in Spruce as well. In September, the companies announced a joint project to offer cost-effective title insurance.

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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

MARCH 31, 2022

They identified title & escrow as the central party in the transaction that could provide a connective glue. We believed that by empowering title and escrow operations, the central nodes of the transaction, we could connect workflows for lenders and real estate agents as well,” Baker said.

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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

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

MARCH 1, 2021

We’ve seen great advances in LOS technology in the just the past two years. Let’s admit it. The closing process, that time between underwriting approval and the actual closing, is the mortgage industry’s not-so-secret Achilles’ heel. It’s a process requiring exquisite collaboration and pristine information exchange.

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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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Housing Wire

JUNE 22, 2021

AI Score uses our proprietary predictive fraud indices, employing both natural and artificial intelligence as well as machine learning technologies. HousingWire recently spoke with Robert Karraa, President of First American Data & Analytics , on how lenders can better identify fraud risks and errors in mortgage applications.

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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

JUNE 11, 2021

Others are one-time closing costs expenses, which may include: loan origination fees, application fee, mortgage broker fee, title insurance, appraisal fees, title search fee and other miscellaneous payments. Here’s a look at what to expect across three crucial parts of home buying. Home Inspection.

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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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Housing Wire

MARCH 28, 2024

Yes, the process of orchestrating the collaboration of lenders, appraisers , home inspectors, one or two real estate agents, a title insurance company, and possibly others is complex. One would be hard-pressed to find many title agencies that aren’t using some level of technology in that regard.

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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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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

The process of orchestrating the collaboration of lenders, appraisers, home inspectors, one or two real estate agents, a title insurance company and possibly others is complex. One would be hard-pressed to find many title agencies that aren’t using some level of technology in that regard. But there’s also room for improvement.

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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.” For Vishnevetsky, the biggest concern is data safety.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 6, 2023

After a few years of nothing less than an automation revolution in the title industry, market uncertainty and declining volume are now testing just how effective our efforts have been. When it comes to eliminating inefficiencies, we as an industry still have some ways to go. Here’s what we’ve found.

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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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HomeLight

APRIL 15, 2022

An iBuyer is a deep-pocketed real estate technology company that uses digital tools to purchase homes directly from homeowners and close quickly. Their business model was driven by large venture capital reserves to purchase homes with cash and the use of technology for valuing property quickly. What is an iBuyer?

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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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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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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. Whether you should use an iBuyer (instant buyer) vs. real estate agent to sell your home is a hot debate in some real estate circles. But you aren’t likely to sell for 70 cents on the dollar.

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HomeLight

JANUARY 12, 2022

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. Source: Ice Mortgage Technologies , Data for Sept. But the time required to process and underwrite the loan will be in large part what dictates the length of your closing. Conventional loan.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 9, 2021

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. I have, myself, owned and managed numerous title businesses through the decades. But I’m surprised how many treat this as a threat.

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Redfin

JUNE 14, 2023

We’ve gathered market insights on several highly sought-after cities in North Carolina to start you on your home search. If you need help figuring out where to start, Redfin has your back. From market insights and the homebuying process, read on to make the jump to homeownership. What’s it like to live in North Carolina?

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HomeLight

APRIL 11, 2023

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. HomeLight always recommends doing your own research to determine which selling option is best for your situation.

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HomeLight

AUGUST 24, 2022

Disclaimer : This post is meant to be used for educational purposes only and does not constitute legal or financial advice. Links and mentions of companies in this post do not constitute an endorsement. HomeLight always recommends doing your own research to determine which selling option is best for your situation. Request Offer.

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HomeLight

APRIL 11, 2023

Disclaimer: This post is meant to be used for educational purposes only and does not constitute legal or financial advice. Links and mentions of Waco area “we buy houses” companies should not be considered an endorsement. HomeLight always recommends doing your own research to determine which selling option is best for your situation.

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