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Even through the pandemic, home sales have been at record levels here,” said Andi Bolin, the Texas state manager for Knight Barry Title, which just opened its office over the summer. Houston, Texas (Katy). MORE
WEST , a Williston Financial Group company, announced this week that its cybersecurity service WESTprotect.com , created to aid title and real estate agents as well as lenders from potential online risks and email fraud, is now available on an on-demand and self-serve basis. MORE
Tucked right into the end of the home-buying process is the unique opportunity for title companies to connect with borrowers on how they can give back to the community together. Title/Escrow HWplus Kudos local communities Security Title Insurance title companies MORE
In addition to title fraud, a new report by FundingShield also noted a 90 percent increase in state licensing issues between the second and third quarters of 2020. MORE
barisonal/iStock.com Buying a home often entails also buying various types of insurance to protect your property, and one type you might need to get is called title insurance. So what is title insurance? When you buy a home, you “take title” to it and establish legal ownership. MORE
Fathom Holdings Inc, a holding company that primarily operates through its wholly owned subsidiary, Fathom Realty, LLC, recently announced it has completed the previously announced acquisition of Verus Title Inc., expanding its residential real estate offerings to include title insurance services. The post Fathom Holdings Completes Acquisition of Verus Title appeared first on RISMedia. MORE
Mortgage Sponsored APR escrow financing home loan How does this title company help agents win more business? lender lending mortgage rates real estate title west financial WEST MyHome wfg Williston Financial Group MORE
As the country embraces technology now more than ever, lenders and title companies have an opportunity to embrace the possibilities of mortgage technology to connect with consumers in new ways and grow their businesses. MORE
According to an analysis by FundingShield , increases in CPL and agent validation errors with title insurers rose by 530% in the second quarter of 2020 compared to the first. The post FundingShield reports a sharp increase in title fraud risk in second quarter appeared first on HousingWire. MORE
The American Land Title Association announced at its ALTA ONE conference Tuesday that it is launching its Good Deeds Foundation to provide grants and sustain efforts to strengthen communities in crisis. It will award grants to title professionals as they look to strengthen their communities. There will be an application process where title professionals can tell their stories and what they do. Title/Escrow ALTA American Land Title Association charity Good Deeds Foundation MORE
Title Partners has appointed Daniel Lorimer and Michael Haas as senior vice presidents of business development. Most recently, he served as a senior vice president at a national title company based in Dallas-Fort Worth. Most recently, he served as a vice president of commercial services for a national title company. The post People movers: Sagent, Homespire Mortgage, Title Partners appeared first on HousingWire. MORE
Real estate technology company Compass announced on Monday that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire title and escrow software startup, Modus. The post Compass enters title and escrow with Modus acquisition appeared first on HousingWire. Fintech Real Estate Tech Title/Escrow acquisition Compass end-to-end real estate Modus real estate tech MORE
HousingWire recently spoke with Susan Falsetti, managing director of Origination Title and Close at ServiceLink, about the state of title in 2020 and how the EXOS technology platform allowed ServiceLink clients to take advantage of virtual closing solutions. MORE
The CoreLogic Title & Closing Solution offers an enhanced workflow designed to support lenders and vendors in the title and closing process. The Title & Closing Solution syncs order management, secures vendor communication and document transfer, encourages full compliance, and ultimately enhances consumer experience in home ownership. To learn more about the CoreLogic Title & Solution Solution, visit [link]. MORE
The 60-person team behind the closing services startup will join Compass to bolster the latter's goal to build an end-to-end platform for real estate. MORE
Realogy Title Group LLC recently announced the release of a new version of its Title!Snap Snap mobile application, offering real-time title transaction information to real estate agents. Title!Snap – Buyer Title Premium & Fees. MORE
The American Land Title Association , which represents more than 6,400 title insurance companies, title and settlement agents, independent abstractors, title searchers and real estate attorneys, announced it will hold its ALTA ONE event virtually for the first time. MORE
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HousingWire spoke to Stewart Title CEO Fred Eppinger about the company’s new focus on growth, recent strategic moves and how it’s reframing the way it does business. HW: As a title partner, what do you offer that your competitors don’t? MORE
Fathom Holdings, the parent company of cloud-based brokerage Fathom Realty, has acquired North Carolina-based title company Verus Title. Industry News Select Fathom Fathom Holdings Joshua Harley merger and acquisition Verus Title MORE
The title insurance industry saw a surge in premium volume in the second quarter of 2020, according to the American Land Title Association’s latest Market Share Analysis. But title insurance premiums are also surging as a result. The title insurance industry generated $4.18 MORE
Ubitquity , developer of a blockchain-secured platform for real estate and title recordkeeping, has announced a new partnership with Rainier Title. For his part, Ubitquity Founder & CEO Nathan Wosnack believes that blockchain technology will disrupt, not replace, the title industry. MORE
When Fred Eppinger assumed the role of CEO at Stewart Title just over a year ago, he had a unique situation on his hands. “We Mortgage Sponsored closings digital DTM mortgage stewart title Stewart Title reframes for the future title transaction management MORE
a holding company that primarily operates through its wholly owned subsidiary, Fathom Realty, LLC, recently announced it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Verus Title Inc., expanding its residential real estate offerings to include title insurance services. Based in North Carolina, Verus Title is a technology-based provider of title insurance services for the residential real estate market. Fathom Holdings Inc., MORE
The title industry experienced quite a rush in the second quarter of 2020 with $4.18 billion in title insurance premiums generated. Below are the top 4 companies in title by market share for the second quarter. Here are the top 5: Westcor Land Title Insurance : 5.9% MORE
North American Title Company has named Richard Yankowski as its managing director of Florida’s business. Yankowski has more than 30 years of experience in the industry and was most recently senior division president at Stewart Title. MORE
And Stewart Title picked up its acquisition activity to grow its presence in Alaska. Fidelity hired Rachel Hollinger Chapman to lead its National Title Insurance of New York’s agency operation in Georgia. “We It acquired Yukon Title’s officers and employed the Yukon Title team. MORE
Read more about 2 lots on 1 title lots and also download an exclusive free suburb report identifying suburbs with the highest percentage of listings for sale with 2 lots on 1 title. MORE
A partnership between Realogy Title Group and Notarize that has sought to accelerate the adoption of remote online notarizations hit a milestone in the first half of 2020. ” The post Notarize and Realogy Title Group see 200% spike in RON closings appeared first on HousingWire. MORE
Some of the elements of closing on a home can be difficult to grasp, like the property title search. Property title problems account for about 9% of closing delays , according to the National Association of Realtors. So what does a property title search entail? MORE
At the Notarize Rewired event Wednesday on the panel, Home Buying After COVID, four experts talked about some of the largest pain points in the title industry. So I think we need better integration from real estate, mortgage to title; remote online notarization is a huge part of that. “I MORE
DataTrace Information Services announced on Thursday its launch of MarketView – a platform that will provide title companies with accurate market insights including existing market share. The post DataTrace launches market insight platform for title companies appeared first on HousingWire. MORE
This move comes after a year of change for the title industry. Other members in the title industry are also working to create an easier path forward for lenders to adapt RON. The ALTA Registry now designates title and settlement company locations that can perform RON closings. MORE
Late last week, the Louisiana Department of Insurance issued an advisory letter on Louisiana Act No 310 , which mandates that title insurance companies have a physical location in the state in order to operate there, beginning on Jan. The post Doing title and close in Louisiana? MORE
Title fraud continues to grow, seeing sharp increases in the third quarter of 2020, according to the latest report from FundingShield. FundingShield’s Q3 2020 Wire and Title Fraud Analytics report shows a 31.5% MORE
Pro Teck’s added scale and capabilities take us one step closer to becoming the premier title services company, allowing us to increase our services for our customers.”. The post Stewart Title acquires valuation services company Pro Teck appeared first on HousingWire. MORE
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SEPTEMBER 16, 2020
The title industry experienced quite a rush in the second quarter of 2020 with $4.18 billion in title insurance premiums generated. Below are the top 4 companies in title by market share for the second quarter. Here are the top 5: Westcor Land Title Insurance : 5.9%
Housing Wire
SEPTEMBER 16, 2020
The title insurance industry saw a surge in premium volume in the second quarter of 2020, according to the American Land Title Association’s latest Market Share Analysis. But title insurance premiums are also surging as a result. The title insurance industry generated $4.18
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Housing Wire
NOVEMBER 24, 2020
Title fraud continues to grow, seeing sharp increases in the third quarter of 2020, according to the latest report from FundingShield. FundingShield’s Q3 2020 Wire and Title Fraud Analytics report shows a 31.5%
Housing Wire
SEPTEMBER 18, 2020
And Stewart Title picked up its acquisition activity to grow its presence in Alaska. Fidelity hired Rachel Hollinger Chapman to lead its National Title Insurance of New York’s agency operation in Georgia. “We It acquired Yukon Title’s officers and employed the Yukon Title team.
Housing Wire
NOVEMBER 18, 2020
At the Notarize Rewired event Wednesday on the panel, Home Buying After COVID, four experts talked about some of the largest pain points in the title industry. So I think we need better integration from real estate, mortgage to title; remote online notarization is a huge part of that. “I
Housing Wire
SEPTEMBER 30, 2020
The American Land Title Association , which represents more than 6,400 title insurance companies, title and settlement agents, independent abstractors, title searchers and real estate attorneys, announced it will hold its ALTA ONE event virtually for the first time.
Housing Wire
OCTOBER 22, 2020
Pro Teck’s added scale and capabilities take us one step closer to becoming the premier title services company, allowing us to increase our services for our customers.”. The post Stewart Title acquires valuation services company Pro Teck appeared first on HousingWire.
Housing Wire
OCTOBER 27, 2020
Late last week, the Louisiana Department of Insurance issued an advisory letter on Louisiana Act No 310 , which mandates that title insurance companies have a physical location in the state in order to operate there, beginning on Jan. The post Doing title and close in Louisiana?
Housing Wire
SEPTEMBER 9, 2020
A partnership between Realogy Title Group and Notarize that has sought to accelerate the adoption of remote online notarizations hit a milestone in the first half of 2020. ” The post Notarize and Realogy Title Group see 200% spike in RON closings appeared first on HousingWire.
Housing Wire
NOVEMBER 9, 2020
As the country embraces technology now more than ever, lenders and title companies have an opportunity to embrace the possibilities of mortgage technology to connect with consumers in new ways and grow their businesses.
Housing Wire
SEPTEMBER 25, 2020
Title Partners has appointed Daniel Lorimer and Michael Haas as senior vice presidents of business development. Most recently, he served as a senior vice president at a national title company based in Dallas-Fort Worth. Most recently, he served as a vice president of commercial services for a national title company. The post People movers: Sagent, Homespire Mortgage, Title Partners appeared first on HousingWire.
Housing Wire
OCTOBER 21, 2020
Tucked right into the end of the home-buying process is the unique opportunity for title companies to connect with borrowers on how they can give back to the community together. Title/Escrow HWplus Kudos local communities Security Title Insurance title companies
Housing Wire
AUGUST 7, 2020
Ubitquity , developer of a blockchain-secured platform for real estate and title recordkeeping, has announced a new partnership with Rainier Title. For his part, Ubitquity Founder & CEO Nathan Wosnack believes that blockchain technology will disrupt, not replace, the title industry.
Housing Wire
SEPTEMBER 30, 2020
HousingWire spoke to Stewart Title CEO Fred Eppinger about the company’s new focus on growth, recent strategic moves and how it’s reframing the way it does business. HW: As a title partner, what do you offer that your competitors don’t?
Housing Wire
OCTOBER 27, 2020
HousingWire recently spoke with Susan Falsetti, managing director of Origination Title and Close at ServiceLink, about the state of title in 2020 and how the EXOS technology platform allowed ServiceLink clients to take advantage of virtual closing solutions.
Housing Wire
OCTOBER 6, 2020
Real estate technology company Compass announced on Monday that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire title and escrow software startup, Modus. The post Compass enters title and escrow with Modus acquisition appeared first on HousingWire. Fintech Real Estate Tech Title/Escrow acquisition Compass end-to-end real estate Modus real estate tech
Housing Wire
AUGUST 7, 2020
North American Title Company has named Richard Yankowski as its managing director of Florida’s business. Yankowski has more than 30 years of experience in the industry and was most recently senior division president at Stewart Title.
Inman
SEPTEMBER 14, 2020
When Fred Eppinger assumed the role of CEO at Stewart Title just over a year ago, he had a unique situation on his hands. “We Mortgage Sponsored closings digital DTM mortgage stewart title Stewart Title reframes for the future title transaction management
RIS Media
NOVEMBER 30, 2020
Fathom Holdings Inc, a holding company that primarily operates through its wholly owned subsidiary, Fathom Realty, LLC, recently announced it has completed the previously announced acquisition of Verus Title Inc., expanding its residential real estate offerings to include title insurance services. The post Fathom Holdings Completes Acquisition of Verus Title appeared first on RISMedia.
Inman
OCTOBER 12, 2020
Mortgage Sponsored APR escrow financing home loan How does this title company help agents win more business? lender lending mortgage rates real estate title west financial WEST MyHome wfg Williston Financial Group
Inman
NOVEMBER 9, 2020
Fathom Holdings, the parent company of cloud-based brokerage Fathom Realty, has acquired North Carolina-based title company Verus Title. Industry News Select Fathom Fathom Holdings Joshua Harley merger and acquisition Verus Title
Housing Wire
AUGUST 5, 2020
According to an analysis by FundingShield , increases in CPL and agent validation errors with title insurers rose by 530% in the second quarter of 2020 compared to the first. The post FundingShield reports a sharp increase in title fraud risk in second quarter appeared first on HousingWire.
Inman
NOVEMBER 25, 2020
In addition to title fraud, a new report by FundingShield also noted a 90 percent increase in state licensing issues between the second and third quarters of 2020.
HomeLight
AUGUST 26, 2020
Some of the elements of closing on a home can be difficult to grasp, like the property title search. Property title problems account for about 9% of closing delays , according to the National Association of Realtors. So what does a property title search entail?
RIS Media
OCTOBER 21, 2020
Realogy Title Group LLC recently announced the release of a new version of its Title!Snap Snap mobile application, offering real-time title transaction information to real estate agents. Title!Snap – Buyer Title Premium & Fees.
Realtor.com
SEPTEMBER 4, 2020
barisonal/iStock.com Buying a home often entails also buying various types of insurance to protect your property, and one type you might need to get is called title insurance. So what is title insurance? When you buy a home, you “take title” to it and establish legal ownership.
Real Estate Investar
NOVEMBER 5, 2020
Read more about 2 lots on 1 title lots and also download an exclusive free suburb report identifying suburbs with the highest percentage of listings for sale with 2 lots on 1 title.
RIS Media
NOVEMBER 5, 2020
a holding company that primarily operates through its wholly owned subsidiary, Fathom Realty, LLC, recently announced it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Verus Title Inc., expanding its residential real estate offerings to include title insurance services. Based in North Carolina, Verus Title is a technology-based provider of title insurance services for the residential real estate market. Fathom Holdings Inc.,
Inman
SEPTEMBER 17, 2020
Mortgage News Brief Technology closing Home Point Financial machine learning Max Simkoff mortgage Notarize qualia real estate States Title Willie Newman
Housing Wire
SEPTEMBER 3, 2020
WEST , a Williston Financial Group company, announced this week that its cybersecurity service WESTprotect.com , created to aid title and real estate agents as well as lenders from potential online risks and email fraud, is now available on an on-demand and self-serve basis.
Housing Wire
OCTOBER 14, 2020
Even through the pandemic, home sales have been at record levels here,” said Andi Bolin, the Texas state manager for Knight Barry Title, which just opened its office over the summer. Houston, Texas (Katy).
Inman
OCTOBER 5, 2020
The 60-person team behind the closing services startup will join Compass to bolster the latter's goal to build an end-to-end platform for real estate.
Housing Wire
OCTOBER 6, 2020
The CoreLogic Title & Closing Solution offers an enhanced workflow designed to support lenders and vendors in the title and closing process. The Title & Closing Solution syncs order management, secures vendor communication and document transfer, encourages full compliance, and ultimately enhances consumer experience in home ownership. To learn more about the CoreLogic Title & Solution Solution, visit [link].
Housing Wire
NOVEMBER 16, 2020
This move comes after a year of change for the title industry. Other members in the title industry are also working to create an easier path forward for lenders to adapt RON. The ALTA Registry now designates title and settlement company locations that can perform RON closings.
Housing Wire
OCTOBER 6, 2020
The American Land Title Association announced at its ALTA ONE conference Tuesday that it is launching its Good Deeds Foundation to provide grants and sustain efforts to strengthen communities in crisis. It will award grants to title professionals as they look to strengthen their communities. There will be an application process where title professionals can tell their stories and what they do. Title/Escrow ALTA American Land Title Association charity Good Deeds Foundation
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