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First American to pay $1.185M over alleged perks for real estate agents

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Networking group provided video marketing of listings, bus caravans to promote listings, investigators allege. Continue reading →

Opendoor’s mortgage attach rate jumps, but at what cost? Mike DelPrete

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For any company attempting to generate profits from adjacent services, and there are a lot, mortgage remains hard. It is no panacea for profitability. Continue reading →

Ransomware attack threatens closings, sensitive client data

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A ransomware attack on Cloudstar, which provides cloud hosting for title insurance applications, is threatening to derail mortgage closings and put sensitive client information at risk. Continue reading →

Digital closing firm Doma sees agents as key area for growth

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Doma, which plans to go public this month on the strength of its digital title insurance, escrow and closing platform, is intent on growing its business with real estate agents. Continue reading →

Fidelity National drops massive acquisition bid amid opposition

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Fidelity’s attempt to buy Stewart Information Services fell apart after the Federal Trade Commission said it would oppose the deal. Continue reading →

Is title insurance worth the cost for your buyers?

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When it comes time to add up closing costs, your buyers are going to want to eliminate all unnecessary expenses, and for some, that might include title insurance. Here’s what your buyers need to know before they say it’s not worth the cost. Continue reading →