Utah First Title acquired by credit unionThursday, March 23, 2023 Utah First Title Insurance Agency has been acquired by Security Service Federal Credit Union. Utah First Title is an independently owned and operated firm located just south of Salt Lake City.
According to those involved in the deal, Utah First Title will maintain operations under its current name.
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2023 Voice of the Title Agent winners announcedThursday, March 23, 2023 The 2023 Voice of The Title Agent special report will be available next week.
Eight survey participants were chosen as winners of various prizes, including a registration to the 2023 National Settlement Services Summit in St. Louis, digital subscriptions to The Title Report, and basketballs autographed by NBA legend Rick Barry.
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American Eagle Title Group, Closinglock partner Thursday, March 23, 2023 A new partnership between American Eagle Title Group and Closinglock will reportedly spell enhanced wire transfer security and protection against cyber fraud for both clients and American Eagle Title team members.
This collaboration also allows American Eagle Title Group to integrate an eSigning capability directly into its platform.
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Stewart adds to Southeast agency underwriting teamThursday, March 23, 2023 Stewart Title hired a new senior commercial underwriter who will provide services for commercial real estate transactions across Florida and Georgia. Among his many accomplishments over his career, he authored the mutual indemnification agreement.
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ALTA renews SoftPro as elite provider Thursday, March 23, 2023 SoftPro has been renewed by the American Land Title Association (ALTA) as an ALTA elite provider, which recognizes companies ALTA feels promote highest industry standards and provide effective solutions for critical needs.
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Redfin: Typical down payment falls 10 percent year-over-yearThursday, March 23, 2023 New data from Redfin shows the typical homebuyer’s down payment decreased 10 percent in January compared with the start of 2022. That January down payment was equal to 10 percent of typical purchase prices.
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Doma adds Tax Title Services to AgentMarketplace Tuesday, March 21, 2023 Doma Title Insurance, Inc. has added Tax Title Services to its AgentMarketplace program, providing clients access to services including issuance of due process certification during the tax foreclosure auction process.
To date, Tax Title Services says it has qualified more than 50,000 properties for title insurance. The company currently operates in nearly 40 states.
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Attorney’s Title Guaranty Fund appoints COOTuesday, March 21, 2023 Attorney’s Title Guaranty Fund hired a new chief operating officer (COO) who will oversee strategic growth and expansion as well as services provided to attorneys, consumers and other clients.
His previous roles include serving as chief financial officer (CFO) and COO at Agent’s National Title Insurance Co., CFO for Shaddock National Holdings and First National Title Insurance Co., and most recently as CFO for PropLogix.
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Opendoor/Zillow selling solution expands footprintTuesday, March 21, 2023 Zillow’s and Opendoor’s multi-year partnership has brought expanded homeselling options to new markets across the South and Southwest, the companies recently announced.
The integration of services allows homeowners to simultaneously request a cash offer and estimate. The dual services had previously been available in Atlanta and Raleigh, N.C.
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Fed announces July launch for FedNow ServiceTuesday, March 21, 2023 The Federal Reserve announced that its FedNow Service, an instant payment solution, will begin operations in July, launching with core clearing and settlement functionality and value-added features. More features and enhancements will be added in future releases, according to officials.
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Atlas Title adds senior vice presidentTuesday, March 21, 2023 Atlas Title Co. named a new senior vice president of enterprise development, with company leaders saying the hire will help forward current and future growth initiatives.
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ATTOM cites housing markets most vulnerable to declineTuesday, March 21, 2023 A fourth quarter 2022 Special Housing Risk Report from ATTOM shows markets in California, Illinois and along the east coast as most vulnerable to decline. Southern and Midwestern states remain less exposed, data shows.
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