Housing Wire

MARCH 28, 2024

Homeownership is out of reach for many Americans because of the lack of affordable homes, regulatory burdens to development, and high interest rates – not the cost of title insurance. During a refinance , homeowners receive a new loan, and title insurance provides assurance that a lender’s investment is protected. million in claims.

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Housing Wire

JUNE 21, 2022

As someone who spent a career in the title insurance industry – both as a builder of a title business and leader of the industry’s trade group, — I am proud of the role we play in helping to protect what most Americans consider the biggest purchase of their lives. Why is a title search necessary for refinancing?

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

According to Punctual Abstract, the company, which was founded in 1993, typically provides abstracts within 24 to 48 hours from the start of the title search. of the market controlled by the “Big Four” away it will need to continue to develop these assets. If the company hopes to wrestle any share of the 80.3%

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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.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 11, 2023

Real estate transactions can be complicated, especially when it comes to titles and escrow. As a professional in the industry with over twenty years of experience, I know that two of the most crucial aspects of any real estate transaction are title and escrow. So why are title and escrow so important?

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Housing Wire

MARCH 31, 2021

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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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. Presented by: SoftPro.

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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

JANUARY 19, 2023

After years of historic growth, the housing market is beginning to normalize. 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.

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Housing Wire

MAY 5, 2021

“The integration creates a more secure, fully integrated portal to SoftPro 360’s automated title search and closing process,” Portner said. “Like SoftPro, DataTrace has a long-standing, well-respected reputation in the land title industry,” said Patrick Hempen, SoftPro chief customer officer. .

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Housing Wire

MARCH 1, 2021

Instead, the mortgage industry has been focused on its production pipeline as a historic wave of refinances engulfed lenders. But now that it’s all but certain we are coming into a true purchase market, the unknown and uncertainty that is the period prior to close will once again come under more scrutiny.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 30, 2024

It’s uncertain whether federal regulators are purposefully misleading Americans about the potential savings or just don’t understand how title insurance works. The truth is the cost of title insurance coverage has decreased nearly 8% over the last two decades due to innovation in the industry.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 28, 2024

There’s an entire industry built upon the “what’s next” in question. The industry is finally recognizing those stubborn, delay-causing entities and processes and starting to address them head-on, giving us all hope that the 45-day close will one day be a relic of the past. But there’s also room for improvement.

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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

MARCH 2, 2021

HousingWire spoke with Steve Greenfield, Altisource General Manager of Mortgage Real Estate Solutions, about the state of the mortgage market and how Altisource’s HomeVal solution is benefiting lenders. Now, more than ever, the mortgage and real estate industries require efficient, cost-effective and reliable due diligence solutions.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

There’s an entire industry built upon the “What’s next?” The industry is finally recognizing those stubborn, delay-causing entities and processes and starting to address them head-on, giving us all hope that the 45-day close will one day be a relic of the past. in question. But there’s also room for improvement.

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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

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.

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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

MARCH 27, 2023

The title insurance industry continued to pay out claims, many fraud-related, despite a severe recession. For a home valued at $250,000, the cost of an owner’s title insurance policy is approximately $1,250, depending on the state of residence. Diane Tomb is chief executive officer of the American Land Title Association.

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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. Join this webinar for a discussion on changes in market demographics, suppliers and how focusing on customer experience and taking a few simple steps during the mortgage loan process can close deals 3x faster.

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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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BAM Media

MAY 28, 2024

Not just ourselves but our industry. But for the sake of the industry, we need to do it differently. But if you want to thrive in today’s market, you’re going to have to prove it. For industry news, edutainment and humor, sign up for the BAM newsletter. they get to thinking that buying and selling houses is pretty easy.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 29, 2021

We continually monitor volumes, market nuances and industry trends to ensure our products – and our staff – meet our clients’ needs. At ServiceLink, we’re flexible with our offerings and can scale up or down as necessitated by industry conditions. This scalability includes our industry-leading signing agent panel.

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 30, 2020

Altisource believes in helping clients stay ahead of changing industry demands and challenges with innovative solutions and technology. Its solutions are customizable to help give clients an edge in today’s uncertain market. That’s especially true now. INTEGRATED VALUATION SERVICES.

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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. While company executives acknowledged this concern, they stated that they feel that Stewart is in a good position to pivot into a more purchase transaction heavy market. “I Stewart Information Services Corporation was no exception.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 1, 2021

In today’s low interest rate, high-volume market, lenders need a way to manage their mortgage volume while providing a consistent, high-quality customer experience. ServiceLink’s EXOS Title engine automates the title search, pulling available land records data together to create a complete property profile.

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Housing Wire

JUNE 22, 2021

The ability to analyze millions of alerts that underwriters have cleared and then feed that information back into the model, is what makes AI Score one of the most sophisticated models on the market. All of our title solutions are supported by the industry’s largest geographic collection of title plants.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 10, 2023

A title check is a key workflow step that provides instant awareness on the condition of title — based on title underwriter guidelines — andvalidateskey details about the property and consumer through an easy-to-understand data result at the start of the loan origination process. That’s much too late in the process.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 6, 2021

The gap between appraisal and what buyers are willing to pay in one of the wildest real estate markets in modern history has created friction between agents, lenders and appraisers working under stressful conditions. How hybrid title and valuations help increase lending efficiency. She recently had a deal fall apart due to appraisal.

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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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Realty Biz

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

That could include personal use, but if you’re buying it as an investment, get clear on your exit and marketing strategies. If you plan to flip the parcel, what’s its ideal use, and who do you need to tailor your marketing to sell it quickly? They know the local building industry better than larger financial institutions.

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Realty Biz

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Open Title Texas is proud to announce its entry into the Texas real estate market. Backed by a legacy of service excellence, Open Title Texas offers a comprehensive suite of solutions tailored to meet the unique needs of real estate brokers, sales professionals, and consumers alike.

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Rent, Buy & Sell

JANUARY 20, 2023

3 The combination of reduced pricing and more foreclosures brings cheaper homes into the market. The housing industry plays an important role in the economy. Homes in foreclosure or up for short sale often sell for below market value, which makes them an enticing option for homebuyers. appeared first on RentBuyNsell.

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Realtor.com

JANUARY 14, 2021

Holding a title insurance policy means you and your mortgage lender are protected against any financial loss or title issues due to liens, disputes between prior owners over wills, clerical problems in courthouse documents, or fraudulent claims against the property or forged signatures. Why a title search is required with a mortgage.

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RIS Media

APRIL 8, 2022

Homes that are listed as pending or sold are officially off the market. . Other factors can also put a home back on the market. Appraisals that are lower than expected may put a home back on the market. The title search reveals issues. The title needs to be clean. These include; . Finances falling through.

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Realty Biz

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Attorneys ensure that the loan documentation is executed correctly, review the terms and conditions of the mortgage, and confirm that the property's title is clear and suitable for collateral. Lawyers do this by performing a title search. They ensure that all necessary documents are prepared accurately and legally.

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