Fidelity paying Black Knight $225M to bring TitlePoint back into the fold

With ICE’s acquisition of Black Knight pending, title insurer exercises right to buy back title search and order management solution. Continue reading

‘Big four’ title insurers take market share from independents

As lenders pivoted from refinancing to more complex purchase loan transactions, independent title insurers saw second-quarter premiums drop by 18.4 percent. Continue reading

First American doubles down on Endpoint with $150M in funding

Digital title and settlement services provider is looking to fill nearly 80 job openings in departments including finance and sales. Continue reading

Rising home sales, prices help title insurers post record profits

Rising home sales and prices helped title insurers post their best second quarter earnings ever, thanks to lower claims and a surge in premiums. Continue reading

Early investors bail on Doma’s SPAC merger

Digital title, escrow and closing provider Doma raised less than anticipated in a SPAC merger this week, after paying out nearly $295 million to early investors who redeemed their shares. Continue reading

Do real estate’s 300-year plans need a reality check?

The Softbank Vision Fund and the Qatar Investment Authority have broadened the definition of “long-term” when it comes to real estate investment. Continue reading