Mortgage servicing company founder speaks on industry diversity Thursday, February 13, 2025 Chuck Sanders, owner and founder of recently launched Diverse Mortgage Services (DMS), sat down with The Title Report to detail business plans and share thoughts on the importance of diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.
Pittsburgh-based DMS has already become an emerging leader in providing title and closing services that help Tier 1 suppliers achieve diversity spend goals.
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Radian net income rises in Q4, full year 2024Thursday, February 13, 2025 The latest earnings report for Radian shows the company saw a year-over-year increase in net income in both the fourth quarter and full year 2024. The firm’s primary mortgage insurance in force, which company CEO Richard Thornberry said is ” the main driver of future earnings for our company,” hit a record level in 2024.
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NFIB: Small-business optimism declinesThursday, February 13, 2025 After reaching its highest reading in six-plus years in December, optimism among small-business owners dropped slightly in January, according to the National Federation of Independent Business. The Uncertainty Index increased by 14 points to 100, the third-highest recorded reading.
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Informative Research integrates with Thomas & Co.Thursday, February 13, 2025 Informative Research announced it is integrating with Thomas & Co. to boost the number of verification services available to the lending community.
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Foreclosure filings up 8 percent in JanuaryThursday, February 13, 2025 A new report from property data curator ATTOM showed January foreclosure filings up from December 2024 but still down year-over-year. Read on to find out more information.
ProNotary expands into three statesTuesday, February 11, 2025 Remote online notarization (RON) provider ProNotary announced its expansion into three new states, with further widening of its service net to come, according to the company. ProNotary Sales and Marketing Executive Katie Tremulis spoke with The Title Report about its expanded market and the availability of RON throughout the country. Read on to find out more information.
Report details commission amounts since NAR settlementTuesday, February 11, 2025 Overall, buyer’s agents are earning an average of 2.37 percent in commission — essentially unchanged since the new National Association of Realtors (NAR) rules took effect in August, but down slightly since the rules were announced last March, according to Redfin.
Still, three out of four agents said they are concerned they will see their commissions decline. Read on to find out more information.
AM Best downgrades CATIC ratingsTuesday, February 11, 2025 AM Best announced downgrades to the financial strength and long-term issuer credit ratings for Connecticut Attorneys Title Insurance Co. (CATIC). The updated ratings reflect a revised assessment of CATIC’s overall balance sheet strength to weak from adequate due to the significant drop-off in CATIC’s risk-adjusted capitalization, AM Best said. Read on to find out more information
New Venture Escrow names branch manager, escrow officerTuesday, February 11, 2025 New Venture Escrow has appointed an industry veteran to serve as a new county branch manager and escrow officer as part of the company’s move to expand its market presence. Read on to find out more.
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