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Global title insurance market set for steady growth

Housing Wire

As more people buy homes and businesses invest in commercial properties, demand for title insurance has grown significantly. As populations continue to grow and urbanization accelerates, demand for residential and commercial properties is on the rise, MRF said in its report. Demographic shifts are also playing a role.

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DataTrace’s TitleIQ leverages automation to reduce human error and further streamline processes

Housing Wire

This slows the search and underwriting processes, makes them more prone to errors and delays closings at the expense of the homebuyer. DataTrace delivers advanced real estate data and title search technology and automated examination and production solutions used by leading title and settlement service companies.

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AmTrust Title introduces MidPoint

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For the full-escrow service, the title agent maintains direct contact with the client, while AmTrust serves as a silent partner handling the closing, funding and final policy.

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ATA National Title Group expands footprint in Michigan

Housing Wire

“As a leading independent title insurance agency in the Midwest, growth is a key part of our vision,” Brian Roberts, the president of ATA, said in a statement. “We ATA National Title Group serves both residential and commercial clients, and provides title searches and escrow services.

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Stewart says business is getting back to normal

Housing Wire

Total direct title revenue grew 24% from a year prior to $423.1 Non-commercial domestic title revenue was responsible for $282.3 million of the direct title revenue, which Stewart primarily attributed to increased residential purchase transactions and scale. Commercial domestic revenue came in at $93.1 in Q4 2021.

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The best hard money lenders in 2025 + hard money loans explained

Housing Wire

Maximum loan amount $2 Million Prepayment penalty NO Property types Commercial, single-family, multifamily, fix and flips Visit Constitution Lending New Silver: Best for low interest rates If youre looking to lower the amount of financial risk on a loan, New Silver is a great option. Ensure the lender supports your investment strategy.

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The AOL debate rages on

Housing Wire

Prior to the advent and widespread use of title insurance, 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 before taking title to a property.

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