UWM expands program that dispenses with title insurance
Nation's largest mortgage lender says brokers 'will no longer need to work with a title company or settlement agent for title work, balancing fees, scheduling closing or any related communication'
by Matt Carter May 17
On the verge of going private, Doma Holdings is still in the red
San Francisco-based title tech provider, set to be acquired by Title Resources Group, posted a $20.6M Q1 2024 net loss Tuesday, down 46% from a year ago but little improved from Q4 2023
by Matt Carter May 8
Mortgage tech provider Blend gets $150M private equity cash injection
The struggling loan technology provider will use an influx of cash from Haveli Investments to pay off the debt it took on to get into the title insurance business by acquiring Title365 in 2021
by Matt Carter Apr 30
Title underwriter TRG inks $85M merger deal to take Doma private
If approved by shareholders and regulators, the proposed merger would result in an all-cash $85M transaction, with TRG acquiring Doma's outstanding shares at 38% premium of $6.29 per share
by Matt Carter Apr 1
Title technology provider Doma posts $124M 2023 net loss
After a 'transformational year,' CEO Max Simkoff says Doma is well positioned to help lenders take advantage of the Biden administration's push to reduce closing costs for mortgage borrowers
by Matt Carter Mar 13
Biden's relaxed new Freddie, Fannie refi requirements irk title industry
In a pilot program announced last week, the Biden administration cleared the way for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to let some homeowners refinance mortgages without paying for title insurance
by Matt Carter Mar 11
Title insurer First American and many subsidiaries remain offline
The Dec. 20 cybersecurity incident has derailed closings and generated complaints about the lack of communication since the company took some systems offline
by Matt Carter Dec 26
First American Financial warns clients to watch out for fake emails
Two days after being hit by a cyberattack, the title insurance giant says it's still trying to restore operations, warns clients that it's taken its email system offline and to be wary of messages
by Matt Carter Dec 22
Title insurer Fidelity restoring operations after security incident
The nation's largest title insurer won't say whether it was the target of a ransomware attack, sparking speculation that it paid a ransom to hackers exploiting Citrix Bleed software vulnerability
by Matt Carter Nov 30
Nation's biggest title insurer hit by ransomware attack, reports say
Fidelity National Financial acknowledges that a 'cybersecurity incident' disrupted the provision of title and escrow services and other technology the company provides to the real estate industry
by Matt Carter Nov 27
Gavel over one hundred dollar bills represents Newrez' settling a complaint
The $4.5M agreement follows similar settlements with 'big four' title insurance underwriters Fidelity National Financial, Old Republic National Title Insurance and Stewart Title Guaranty
by Matt Carter Oct 30
What agents need to talk about when they talk about commissions
Opinion
With Anywhere's deal on the bombshell commission lawsuits, it's time to take a look at the way you communicate with buyer clients, and what to do next
by Bernice Ross Sep 12
Doma sells off more title operations in Texas and Midwest
Deals with Capital Title of Texas and Near North Title Group follow on sale of 22 retail title locations and operations centers in California to Williston Financial Group
by Matt Carter Jul 20
Fathom Realty parent company borrows $3.5M from existing investor
Fathom Holdings will pay at least 8% interest on a convertible note company executives say will provide more flexibility as they seek 'cash flow profitability' by Q3
by Matt Carter Apr 14
Lake Homes Realty relocates headquarters amid exec shuffle
Joe Gaeta, formerly of Zillow, and Kiki Wanshura, formerly of Pacaso, have joined the lake markets-focused brokerage. Heather Glass, who joined the company in 2020 has also been promoted
by Lillian Dickerson Apr 11