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New York state makes remote online notarizations permanent

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With 10 other states authorizing RONs in 2021, California and North Carolina are among the more notable holdouts. Continue reading →

Mortgage rates dip as Omicron variant triggers market volatility

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Thirty-year mortgage rates fell to 3.05 percent, down 7 basis points from the week prior, according to Freddie Mac’s most recent lender survey released Thursday. Continue reading →

Stewart acquires largest title agency in Illinois

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Stewart yanks market share from rivals Fidelity and Old Republic by acquiring Greater Illinois Title and subsidiaries with operations in 23 states. Continue reading →

Rocket acquires personal finance app Truebill in $1.275B deal

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The acquisition could not only help Rocket boost its purchase loan business, but provide a steady source of revenue that’s not tied to the cyclical ups and downs of real estate. Continue reading →

Better, brawls and Zillow’s misfire: Brad Inman says it’s just the start

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Anger is one reaction to shattered expectations, but you can’t pick a fight with an unforgiving market. These days, everyone’s fighting their own fears, Inman Publisher Brad Inman writes. Continue reading →

Zillow in 2022: How one of the biggest names in real estate recovers from its biggest stumble

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Zillow started 2021 ascendant but finished by bowing out of iBuying. The coming year will test the portal’s ability to pivot. Continue reading →

Stewart shifts eye for acquisitions back to title insurance

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After growing its ancillary services business through acquisitions, the nation’s fourth-biggest title insurer is now looking to plug geographic holes. Continue reading →

Before the Fed sped up tapering, mortgage rates saw little change

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With mortgages likely getting more expensive for borrowers down the road, the rates for 30-year loans have been holding steady for weeks. Continue reading →

Knock partners with HomeSmart to roll out services in Baltimore

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Baltimore puts Knock at 70 markets nationwide, up from 14 at the start of 2021. The tech-enabled home loan solutions platform will offer its full gamut of products to the region’s consumers. Continue reading →

Mortgage tech provider Evolve makes third acquisition in 12 months

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Now a provider of end-to-end loan services, Evolve acquires Brooks Systems to expand its regulatory compliance offerings. Continue reading →