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Opinion: The title industry supports innovation while prioritizing protection

Housing Wire

Many companies are now using AI and machine learning to search traditional and non-traditional property data sources — reducing the time required for a manual title search. Strides in technology have also made closings more accessible. Some companies are also using AI to automatically route mortgage payoffs.

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DataTrace integrates with title software SoftPro

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“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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Payload partners with PDS to integrate SoftPro

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Payload, a fintech company focusing on automated payments with API architecture, on Tuesday announced a partnership with technology services provider Premier Data Services , to launch an integration with SoftPro, an escrow and closing software.

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As title insurance volume shrinks, workers take on more tasks

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“Every year since I have been in this role and even before that, attracting and retaining talent has been one of our top strategic priorities,” Diane Tomb, the president of the American Land Title Association, said. “We We do have an aging work force and it is something that we think about a lot.

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Opinion: How the title industry protects homeowners

Housing Wire

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.

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SoftPro names Gorkem Kuterdem CTO

Housing Wire

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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TitleWave launches Colorado branch

Housing Wire

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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