  The key to referrals is relationshipsTuesday, October 26, 2021 Referrals are a mainstay for many in the industry. But they’re not the focus for Title Alliance CEO Jim Campbell and BancorpSouth Vice President, Community Development Area Manager Stephen-Michael Washington. Rather than focusing on getting referrals, they said at NS3 they concentrate on building and cultivating relationships. Read on for more. |
 Small-business optimism slips in SeptemberTuesday, October 26, 2021 The NFIB (National Federation of Independent Business) Small Business Optimism Index fell 1 point in September to 99.1. Labor shortages and inflation continue to impact business operations, as more than half of small businesses report having job openings they can’t fill, according to the NFIB. Read on for more. |
 AM Best affirms First American Title’s ‘excellent’ credit ratingsTuesday, October 26, 2021 AM Best affirmed the financial strength rating (FSR) of “A” (Excellent) and the long-term issuer credit ratings (Long-Term ICRs) of “a” (Excellent) of First American Title Insurance Co, and its title affiliates. The outlook of the ratings is stable. Read on for more from AM Best. |
AM Best affirms First American Title’s ‘excellent’ credit ratingsTuesday, October 26, 2021 AM Best affirmed the financial strength rating (FSR) of “A” (Excellent) and the long-term issuer credit ratings (Long-Term ICRs) of “a” (Excellent) of First American Title Insurance Co, and its title affiliates. The outlook of the ratings is stable. Read on for more from AM Best.
Doma boosts Florida teamTuesday, October 26, 2021 Doma (formerly known as North American Title Insurance Co.) recently added two members to its Florida team. It named a 20-year industry veteran as regional agency manager and added an underwriting counsel. Read on for more about the new team members.
First American: House price appreciation may not lift market potentialTuesday, October 26, 2021 Potential existing-home sales increased to a 6.24 million seasonally adjusted annualized rate (SAAR), a 0.4 percent month-over-month increase and 8.7 percent year-over-year increase, according to First American’s Potential Home Sales Model for September. Read on for more from the Potential Home Sales Model.
Redfin: Fewer homes for sale in SeptemberTuesday, October 26, 2021 The median home sale price rose 14 percent year-over-year to $376,800 in September, the lowest growth rate since December 2020, according to a recent Redfin report. Closed home sales fell by 5 percent year-over-year, and new listings of homes fell by 9 percent.
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 Endpoint secures $150 million from First AmericanFriday, October 22, 2021 Endpoint secured an additional $150 million in funding from its parent company, First American Financial Corp. The latest investment will allow Endpoint to augment its technology team, further invest in title and settlement automation, and expand its capabilities, according to the company. Read on for more.
 TitleEase adds new franchiseeFriday, October 22, 2021 Title and settlement services franchise business TitleEase added a new franchisee, a collaboration between Northwind Financial, a lender for private commercial real estate transactions and residential loans, and CFSI Loan Management, a provider of construction loan risk management services.
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 National Title & Escrow opens fifth locationFriday, October 22, 2021 National Title & Escrow, based in Dexter, Mo., is opening a new office in nearby Sikeston, the company’s fifth location. The Sikeston location is the second new National Title location in the last 12 months. Read on for more.
Alliant names Southwest agency representativeFriday, October 22, 2021 Alliant National Title Insurance Co. named a Southwest agency representative. She will split her time between agency responsibilities and providing continuing education materials to Realtors. Read on for more.
ChainLogix names vice president, operationsFriday, October 22, 2021 ChainLogix Mortgage Solutions named a vice president, operations. She will be responsible for expanding the company’s title and mortgage services. Read on for more.
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