Stewart targets institutional investors with BCHH acquisition
Coraopolis, Pennsylvania-based BCHH provides national title and settlement services to mortgage servicers, real estate investors, asset management companies and government entities
by Matt Carter Dec 20
Surveys reveal why some buyers don't shop for a mortgage
Shopping around can save thousands of dollars, but 1 in 3 prospective homebuyers only get a quote from one lender, Fannie Mae surveys show
by Matt Carter Nov 18
Attorney title opinions could give title insurers a run for their money
SingleSource Property Solutions and Voxtur launch an alternative to title insurance that's designed with Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac's new guidelines in mind
by Matt Carter Aug 23
Endpoint rolls out enterprisewide closing solution for proptechs
The new suite of APIs automatically opens orders, tracks transaction status, exchanges documents and provides custom reporting features and notifications
by Matt Carter Aug 2
Stewart shifts eye for acquisitions back to title insurance
After growing ancillary services through acquisitions, nation's fourth-biggest title insurer looking to plug geographic holes
by Matt Carter Dec 17
Ransomware attack threatens closings, sensitive client data
Cloudstar, host of title insurance apps, is still down five days after being hit by 'highly sophisticated ransomware attack'
by Matt Carter Jul 21
CoreLogic to acquire automated closing costs firm ClosingCorp
The deal is expected to close in the third quarter if it receives regulatory approvals and meets 'customary closing conditions,' the California-based company said in a statement
First American acquires Docutech
The move furthers First American's goal of providing a digital, end-to-end closing platform
by Patrick Kearns Feb 13
Want to save on closing costs? It pays to shop around
Bankrate says closing costs dropped 7 percent in the last year as more buyers weighed their options
by Amy Tankersley Aug 3
Mortgage service provider escapes markup allegations in RESPA case
11th Circuit Court rules that fee for illegal service is not ‘unearned’ fee under RESPA
by Amy Tankersley Mar 20
Congress suggests consumers need protection from CFPB
Suggesting the bureau has overstepped its authority, congressional lawmakers introduce slew of bills to reform, restructure it
by Amy Tankersley Mar 13
Mortgage, escrow, title insurance and appraisal coverage expands this week on Inman
Inman brings on new staff member and invites contributors to apply
by Inman Mar 9
Mortgage lenders settle RESPA kickback charges for $35.7M
Wells Fargo, Chase accused of funneling thousands of borrowers to defunct title company
by Phillip Woolgar Jan 23
Dotloop streamlines referrals to brokers' favorite lenders, title insurers
Premium users can choose which service providers are offered to consumers
by Brittany Morris Dec 12
How to streamline the closing process for your buyers and sellers
Insights from Real Estate Connect
by Inman Aug 21