First American Financial Corp. terminated CEO Kenneth DeGiorgio “without cause” on April 10 after authorities charged the title insurance veteran with misdemeanor assault aboard a cruise. Continue reading
Alliant National acquisition brings 700 independent title agents in 32 states to Dream Finders, which provided financing on 72 percent of the homes it built last year through subsidiary Jet HomeLoans. Continue reading
As Trump’s tariffs spark chaos and confusion in the broader economy, some analysts see an opening for real estate companies to outperform other sectors. Continue reading
California Best Title Company Inc. settles case alleging illegal inducements for $150,000 without admitting wrongdoing, but marketing rep loses license for three years. Continue reading
Activist investor Dan Gropper claims Cannae Holdings’ “vague and undifferentiated” approach to acquisitions and “egregious governance practices” have cost shareholders nearly $1 billion. Continue reading
Revenue from Blend’s biggest business, its mortgage software suite, fell 6 percent in 2024 to $73.3 million. A 42 percent increase in consumer banking suite revenue, to $33.7 million, more than made up the difference. Continue reading
DC Attorney General Brian Schwalb found that four title companies gave financial and other perks to real estate agents in return for homebuyer referrals. The companies have agreed to pay $3 million. Continue reading
Cloud banking software provider maintains steady growth in consumer banking revenue, while reversing the decline in its main line of business of providing services to mortgage lenders. Continue reading
Republican attorneys general in 14 states urge Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac’s federal regulator to kill a pilot program that allows some borrowers to refi without obtaining title insurance. Continue reading
Fathom Holdings beefs up title coverage in three states with “strategic addition” to geographic footprint, acquiring nine-person title agency with offices in Utah, Colorado and Virginia. Continue reading