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A new year often brings renewed confidence that technology will change everything. And 2026 is no exception. Across industries, artificial intelligence is seen as the next big force that will reshape business operations, customer expectations and the way companies assess risk. Real estate is at the center of that conversation, and title and settlement companies […]
According to the announcement, Metro United will offer title and escrow services to real estate professionals, lenders and consumers – operating within an affiliated business arrangement governed by federal and state regulations, including the Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act. “Gold Capital Partners’ exceptional portfolio of companies forms a broker- and agent-owned technology ecosystem purposefully designed […]
The American Land Title Association (ALTA) applauds the news, saying it reinforces its warning that AOLs are a “fragile and inferior” alternative to title insurance and that the letters are “inferior products that do not reduce risk.” “For lenders that have adopted AOL programs, the filing raises immediate questions about going concern, liability and counterparty […]
Editor’s note: This interview has been edited for length and clarity. Jonathan Delozier: What are you seeing this year in terms of new fraud patterns or the evolution of what criminals are throwing at the title ecosystem? Tyler Adams: In 2025, the biggest shift we saw wasn’t necessarily brand new types of fraud, but more […]
“Our equity fulfillment solutions are designed to help lenders act quickly and with confidence,” said Beth Fowler, president of Stewart Lender Services, in a statement. “By integrating with FirstClose, we are providing lenders with the tools needed to accelerate loan decision making, improve operational efficiencies and provide borrowers with a modern, streamlined home equity experience.” […]
The demand for mortgage refinancing is 111% higher than last year, an increase fueled by falling mortgage rates and renewed interest from homeowners looking to improve their financial position. Refinancing can certainly be a smart move: a way to lower monthly payments, consolidate debt, or tap into home equity. But this sense of routine can […]
“In the third quarter, we continued to build on the momentum we achieved in the first half of the year,” said Marco Fregenal, CEO of Fathom. “Despite a challenging housing market, we delivered year-over-year revenue growth and adjusted EBITDA profitability. We also expanded our agent base and developed multiple initiatives on our platform.” Support services […]
Earlier this fall, Propy announced it was looking to acquire an average of 10 title companies nationwide, valued at $10 million, with $5 million to $50 million in revenue and “strong local roots.” With a market share of more than 40% in Mobile County, Alabama, Propy said Delta South Title fits this bill. “As consolidation […]
That of the Federal Reserve decision This month’s 25 basis point cut in the benchmark rate was encouraging news for Americans eager to become homeowners. Although mortgage rates are not set by the Fed, they are influenced by its policy changes. Prior to – and in anticipation of – the Fed’s announcement, mortgage rates fell […]
He founded Agents National Title Insurance Co. in 2005 and served as president and CEO until the company was acquired by Essent Group BV in 2023. Since then, he has held the position of Senior Vice President and Agency Division Manager for the FNF family of companies. Townsend has served on the ALTA Board of […]
