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Why “instant title” is a misnomer for mortgage lenders

Housing Wire

HousingWire recently spoke with Matt Regan, EVP of Transaction Management Systems at Flueid , about the need to redefine “instant title” to focus on adding value to loan evaluation and decision-making rather than just delivering the title commitment faster. A faster title commitment should equal a faster closing, right?

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Cooling buyer demand takes a toll on Q4 title profits

Housing Wire

The two Big Four title insurers announced their fourth quarter earnings on Thursday, hosting earnings calls with investors and analysts. Stewart’s title segment reported an operating revenue of $581.6 Stewart’s title segment reported an operating revenue of $581.6 At Stewart , Q4 revenue came in at $665.9 million, down from $85.5

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Why lenders should be asking for a title check at loan application

Housing Wire

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. We’ve seen this shorten the transaction timeline by only about a day.

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Compass’s title firm runs into trouble in Washington

Housing Wire

The state of Washington is set to revoke the license of Modus , a title and escrow service software company owned by Compass, effective April 1. The complaint points to six separate instances where Modus gave or offered to give non title-related services without charging or receiving a fee equal in value to the services provided.

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Opinion: Does your title M&A strategy add up?

Housing Wire

Most title business owners dream of the day they can sell the firm they’ve built for the maximum multiple. Although it might be their dream to sell, title business owners cashing in on the decades of blood, sweat and tears they spent building their businesses often face challenges. to ensure your vision is objective.

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Williston Financial Group’s MyHome acquires Volly

Housing Wire

As the digital transformation of our industry accelerates, we’re committed to acquiring and building solutions that help us further expand our reach and achieve the next stage of our mission to transform and streamline the real estate experience for all constituents.” Launched in 2004, 10 of the nation’s top 30 banks work with Volly.

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Flueid integrates with Encompass to fuel loan originations

Housing Wire

This integration allows lenders to access Flueid’s title data and insights during the loan application process, resulting in time savings and a simplified consumer experience. Loan officers and underwriters can now easily check title information and review critical insights to understand the status of a property and consumer.

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