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.

Title 348

Title Loans Equity Title search 348

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 recently spoke with Dave Steinmetz, Division President of Origination Services for ServiceLink, on what tools lenders should leverage to streamline home equity title and closing.

Title 311

Title Title search Equity Inspection 311

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.

Title 300

Title Title search Closing Technology 300

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. Title is the key to unlocking the transaction slowdown.

Title 383

Title Title search Technology Closing 383

Housing Wire

MARCH 31, 2022

Over the last 20 years, finding a home and applying for a mortgage have become highly digitized. Once title & escrow operations get powered by a modern technology infrastructure, all other parties in the real estate ecosystem such as mortgage lenders and real estate brokerages could connect to accelerate their own innovation as well. “We

Title 330

Title Title search Closing Mortgages 330

Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 10, 2022

It is no secret that 2021 posed a variety of challenges for the title insurance industry. High demand for housing coupled with low mortgage rates led to an increase in both purchase and refinance transactions, pushing many firms to expand their capacity. Stewart Information Services Corporation was no exception.

Title 380

Title Commercial Title search Residential 380

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.

Title 272

Title Title search Closing Investor 272

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.

Title 231

Title Title search Loan Officer Closing 231

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.

Title 332

Title Closing costs Title search Closing 332

Housing Wire

MARCH 1, 2021

The closing process, that time between underwriting approval and the actual closing, is the mortgage industry’s not-so-secret Achilles’ heel. But the fact is that it takes an average of 47 days to close a mortgage (according to Ellie Mae as of September 2020 ). There’s just a lot more to a purchase mortgage.

Closing 250

Closing Marketing Title Title search 250

Housing Wire

JUNE 22, 2021

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. AI Score uses our proprietary predictive fraud indices, employing both natural and artificial intelligence as well as machine learning technologies.

Title 397

Title Title search Loans Mortgages 397

Housing Wire

MARCH 28, 2024

Then, they think about the mortgage : a good rate, good monthly payments, and approval. 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. Then, they might become hopeful.

Closing 449

Closing Title Property Management Technology 449

Real Trends

MARCH 9, 2022

When property is transferred from one owner to another, there may be undiscovered tax liens, forged signatures, recording errors, undisclosed easements, title claims or other defects. Despite strides made by technology to streamline the process of title searches, the title industry remains a people-centered industry.

Title 107

Title Title search Land Closing 107

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. Take the wide-ranging requirement for addressing clouds on the title.

Closing 425

Closing Title Technology Property Management 425

Housing Wire

MARCH 9, 2021

Prognosticators are already suggesting the mortgage market has recently “peaked.” This was a major topic of discussion among mortgage lenders in 2018, our last whiff of a true purchase market. How hybrid title and valuations help increase lending efficiency. My recommendation for lenders is applicable to the title industry, too.

Title 437

Title Industrial Marketing Title search 437

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.

Title search 347

Title search Title Technology Commercial 347

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.

Title search 363

Title search Title Technology Industrial 363

The Residential Specialist

JUNE 23, 2020

There’s a lot of fear about industries fully automating and kicking workers to the curb, but real estate is one of those industries that needs a human-to-human connection,” says DelRose, director of marketing for The Mike DelRose Team, a RE/MAX Revolution office in Watertown, Massachusetts. REALTOR ® Mike DelRose Jr.

Pre-approval 98

Pre-approval Title search Agents Technology 98

Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 30, 2020

Altisource believes in helping clients stay ahead of changing industry demands and challenges with innovative solutions and technology. Whether you need eClose options, automation or increased capacity capabilities, Altisource’s deep industry knowledge, proven experience and customer-centric strategic approach can help.

Title 326

Title Title search Construction Industrial 326

Redfin

JUNE 14, 2023

North Carolina housing market insights The housing market in North Carolina is a vibrant and flourishing industry that presents potential buyers with numerous choices. The city is also a hotbed for technology and research, with the Research Triangle Park (RTP) nearby, attracting top-notch companies and fostering innovation.

Pre-approval 58

Pre-approval Debt-to-income ratio Closing costs Title 58

HomeLight

APRIL 11, 2023

According to their website, they have been used by 1 million homeowners, and have the ability to present a cash offer even in cases where the homeowner is behind on their mortgage or facing foreclosure. A company may be untrustworthy: As with any industry, there’s a risk of falling in with a less trustworthy company.

Purchase and sale agreement 90

Purchase and sale agreement Closing costs Closing Sales 90

HomeLight

APRIL 11, 2023

Now an option for sellers in Waco and surrounding towns, this company offers to work with homeowners in a variety of situations, including those who are behind on mortgage payments. A company may be untrustworthy: As with any industry, there’s a risk of falling in with a less trustworthy company.

Purchase and sale agreement 88

Purchase and sale agreement Closing costs Closing Agents 88

HomeLight

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

Perhaps you have a new job offer out of state and don’t want the stress of leaving a mortgage behind. Licensed real estate broker Ryan Coleman, who has more than 20 years of experience in the industry, founded the company in 2008. They buy houses in any condition and situation, or, as they put it: the good, the bad, and the ugly.

Purchase and sale agreement 88

Purchase and sale agreement Closing costs Closing Sales 88

HomeLight

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

In addition to his “we buy houses” services, owner Steven Hoeke also has a traditional local real estate firm to help people buy and sell houses, and he even helps potential buyers fix their credit so they qualify for a home mortgage. The business was founded in 2021. A company without this expertise may give you a lowball offer.

Purchase and sale agreement 86

Purchase and sale agreement Closing costs Closing Agents 86

HomeLight

APRIL 11, 2023

Company founder Jared Benson has a background both in traditional real estate transactions and house flipping, bringing a thorough understanding of the industry to his clients. A company may be untrustworthy: As with any industry, there’s a risk of falling in with a less trustworthy company.

Purchase and sale agreement 80

Purchase and sale agreement Closing costs Closing Agents 80

HomeLight

JANUARY 11, 2023

of the sale price), and any remaining mortgage balance. A company may be untrustworthy: As with any industry, there’s a risk of falling in with a less trustworthy company. Within the Cash-For-Homes industry, you’ll also encounter a particular group of companies known as iBuyers, or instant buyers. Title search.

Purchase and sale agreement 83

Purchase and sale agreement Closing costs Closing Sales 83

HomeLight

JANUARY 19, 2023

Customer reviews for We Buy Ugly Houses speak to the company being a well-known and trusted name in the industry. A company may be untrustworthy: As with any industry, there’s a risk of falling in with a less trustworthy company. Reviews: HomeVestors and many We Buy Ugly Houses franchises are BBB accredited.

Purchase and sale agreement 82

Purchase and sale agreement Closing costs Closing Agents 82

HomeLight

JANUARY 6, 2023

That includes an average of 47 days on market, plus the typical 54 days to close a mortgage. A company may be untrustworthy: As with any industry, there’s a risk of falling in with a less trustworthy company. Within the Cash-For-Homes industry, you’ll also encounter a particular group of companies known as iBuyers, or instant buyers.

Purchase and sale agreement 74

Purchase and sale agreement Closing costs Closing Agents 74

HomeLight

JANUARY 24, 2023

A company may be untrustworthy: As with any industry, there’s a risk of falling in with a less trustworthy company. Other options to sell your home quickly iBuyers Within the Cash-For-Homes industry, you’ll also encounter a particular group of companies known as iBuyers, or instant buyers.

Purchase and sale agreement 90

Purchase and sale agreement Closing costs Closing Agents 90

HomeLight

DECEMBER 6, 2022

This locally-owned real estate company was founded in 2008 by licensed real estate broker Ryan Coleman, who has more than 20 years of experience in the industry. A company may be untrustworthy: As with any industry, there’s a risk of falling in with a less trustworthy company. Title search. Financing contingency.

Purchase and sale agreement 92

Purchase and sale agreement Closing costs Closing Sales 92

HomeLight

DECEMBER 30, 2022

That includes an average of 51 days on market , plus the typical 54 days to close a mortgage. A company may be untrustworthy: As with any industry, there’s a risk of falling in with a less trustworthy company. Within the Cash-For-Homes industry you’ll also encounter a particular group of companies known as iBuyers, or instant buyers.

Purchase and sale agreement 89

Purchase and sale agreement Closing costs Closing Agents 89

HomeLight

DECEMBER 8, 2022

A company may be untrustworthy: As with any industry, there’s a risk of falling in with a less trustworthy company. Within the Cash-For-Homes industry you’ll also encounter a particular group of companies known as iBuyers, or instant buyers. Title search. Cash-for-homes companies often handle title issues.

Purchase and sale agreement 90

Purchase and sale agreement Closing costs Closing Agents 90

HomeLight

DECEMBER 1, 2022

A company may be untrustworthy: As with any industry, there’s a risk of falling in with a less trustworthy company. Within the Cash-For-Homes industry you’ll also encounter a particular group of companies known as iBuyers, or instant buyers. Title search. Cash-for-homes companies often handle title issues.

Purchase and sale agreement 89

Purchase and sale agreement Closing costs Closing Agents 89

HomeLight

JANUARY 25, 2023

A company may be untrustworthy: As with any industry, there’s a risk of falling in with a less trustworthy company. Other options to sell your home quickly iBuyers Within the Cash-For-Homes industry you’ll also encounter a particular group of companies known as iBuyers, or instant buyers.

Purchase and sale agreement 84

Purchase and sale agreement Closing costs Closing Agents 84

HomeLight

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

With more than 15 years of industry experience, Meridian Trust and PropertyForce have purchased more than 10,000 homes. A company may be untrustworthy: As with any industry, there’s a risk of falling in with a less trustworthy company. A company without this expertise may give you a lowball offer.

Purchase and sale agreement 80

Purchase and sale agreement Closing costs Closing Sales 80

HomeLight

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

A company may be untrustworthy: As with any industry, there’s a risk of falling in with a less trustworthy company. Other options to sell your home quickly iBuyers Within the Cash-For-Homes industry, you’ll also encounter a particular group of companies known as iBuyers, or instant buyers.

Purchase and sale agreement 80

Purchase and sale agreement Closing costs Closing Sales 80

HomeLight

DECEMBER 2, 2022

A company may be untrustworthy: As with any industry, there’s a risk of falling in with a less trustworthy company. Within the Cash-For-Homes industry you’ll also encounter a particular group of companies known as iBuyers, or instant buyers. Title search. Cash-for-homes companies often handle title issues.

Purchase and sale agreement 85

Purchase and sale agreement Closing costs Closing Investor 85