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Independent underwriters share their secrets
Posted Date: Monday, October 14, 2019
Gather the leaders of the nation’s independent title insurance underwriters on one stage, and the result likely will be a robust conversation about what smaller players in the industry must do compete with the Big Four and carve out their own niche.
That was the case at the independent underwriter panel at the 2019 National Settlement Services Summit (NS3) in Phoenix.
Read on for more details from leaders of Agents National Title, First National Title and Westcor Land Title.
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Online brokerage launches iBuyer platform
Posted Date: Wednesday, October 16, 2019
One of the largest residential real estate brokerages in North America has launched a homebuying and selling platform for its agents and their clients.
In August, the same company announced plans for an affiliated services platform that will provide mortgages, title services and home warranties.
Read on for more details about what the company is calling the most “agent-centric” platform.
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Quicken offers eClosing in all states
Posted Date: Tuesday, October 8, 2019
Quicken Loans announced Monday that it will roll out eClosing capabilities in all 50 states for the first time, becoming what it says is the first lender to offer eClosing throughout the country.
The move comes less than two years since Quicken performed its first eClosing in November 2017. And CEO Jay Farner said in a televised interview that the company will set another record for volume in the third quarter, on the heels of a record second quarter Quicken announced earlier.
Read on for more details of the eClosing options Quicken will make available across the country.
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Stewart releases group vice president
Posted Date: Wednesday, October 9, 2019
Less than a month after the collapse of its deal to be acquired by Fidelity National Financial, Inc., Stewart Information Services Corp. has released its first top executive, a group senior vice president.
Stewart did not disclose any further information about the release of its C-Suite executive who spent more than 15 years at the company in numerous roles.
Read on to learn about the executive’s severance package.
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Brokerage announces C-Suite, board appointments
Posted Date: Wednesday, October 16, 2019
An online real estate marketplace which in September acquired a national title and escrow company has announced C-Suite and board appointments, including former executives from Amazon, Netflix and Hulu.
Opendoor co-founder and CEO Eric Wu said the backgrounds of the new team members will be invaluable as the company redefines the way people buy and sell homes.
Read on for more details.
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Homebuilder links its title, mortgage businesses
Posted Date: Thursday, October 10, 2019
The seventh-largest public homebuilder in the United States has linked its mortgage company and title insurance companies together in a new agency.
The company said the new agency will ensure that qualified buyers can have everything they need to close on their new homes easily and efficiently.
Read on for more details on where the company primarily conducts business.
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Kensington Vanguard expands C-Suite
Posted Date: Thursday, October 10, 2019
Kensington Vanguard National Land Services (KV) has expanded its C-Suite with the addition of an industry veteran who helped build and manage Ticor Title Guarantee Co. and Commonwealth Land Title Insurance Co.
KV co-CEO Jarett Fein said his new executive vice president has “vast industry knowledge, expertise and proven leadership skills.”
Read on for more details about KV’s latest hire.
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Thomas Title names COO
Posted Date: Wednesday, October 9, 2019
Scottsdale, Ariz.-based Thomas Title & Escrow has named a chief operating officer.
The newest member of Thomas Title’s team will focus on growth initiatives, strategic planning, sourcing and developing M&A opportunities, and helping to manage division market leaders. He also will play a significant role in the sales and marketing efforts.
Read on to learn what CEO and President Frank W. Busch III said about the new hire.
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Report: Price increases for homes near transportation
Posted Date: Wednesday, October 16, 2019
Real estate prices have recovered dramatically since the housing market crash, setting record highs in many areas.
Those increases in house price appreciation have been even more pronounced in residential areas within a half-mile of public transit, according to a report released by the National Association of Realtors and the American Public Transportation Association.
Read on for more details from that report.
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RamQuest integrates with OR SigningPro
Posted Date: Wednesday, October 16, 2019
RamQuest has integrated OR SigningPro’s network of fully vetted, signing professionals into its platform.
Read on for more details.
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Black Knight granted two patents
Posted Date: Monday, October 14, 2019
The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office recently issued two patents for Black Knight innovation, the company announced.
CEO Anthony Jabbour said patents underscore the degree to which Black Knight’s innovation is helping to transform the mortgage industry. Both patents grant Black Knight a 20-year period of exclusivity to the technologies.
Read on for more details about the technologies which now are patented.
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Small-business owner optimism remains solid
Posted Date: Monday, October 14, 2019
The small business Optimism Index dipped in September, but maintained a historically solid reading, according to the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB).
NFIB said September’s survey of small-business owners found no sign of a recession and indicated continued job creation, capital spending, and inventory investment.
Read on for more details from September’s index.
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SLK Global appoints vice president
Posted Date: Monday, October 14, 2019
SLK Global Solutions has hired a mortgage industry veteran as vice president of mortgage sales and business development.
Read on for more details.
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Housing bidding wars down in September
Posted Date: Monday, October 14, 2019
Redfin said the least-competitive markets in September were Miami, Dallas and Austin, Texas.
Read on for more details.
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Counsellors adds title agent
Posted Date: Monday, October 14, 2019
New Jersey-based Counsellors Title Agency, Inc. has expanded its sales force of licensed title producers.
Read on for more details.
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LenderClose hires software developer
Posted Date: Thursday, October 10, 2019
LenderClose said its newest hire brings its headcount to 28, a growth of 25 employees over 18 months.
Read on for more details.
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Zillow Offers expands into Sacramento
Posted Date: Thursday, October 10, 2019
Zillow has expanded its program through which homeowners can sell directly to the company to Sacramento, Calif.
Read on for more details.
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IDS partners with Mortgage Builder
Posted Date: Wednesday, October 9, 2019
International Document Services, Inc.’s document preparation platform has been integrated with Mortgage Builder’s loan origination platform.
Read on for more details.
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Home purchase sentiment decreases
Posted Date: Wednesday, October 9, 2019
The net share of Americans who in September said they are not concerned about losing their job fell by nearly 10 percent.
Read on for more details.
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Millennials move more frequently
Posted Date: Monday, October 7, 2019
Millennials move more often and live in their homes for shorter periods than previous generations.
Read on for more details.
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