New, deeper mortgage relationships boost Blend's Q2 revenue
The San Francisco-based cloud banking software developer reported second quarter revenue of $32.1M, up 46% from a year ago, according to an earnings call on Friday
by Matt Carter Aug 23
Flueid awarded patent on title insurance decisioning platform
Austin, Texas-based company founded by Title365 veterans recently announced Series A funding
by Matt Carter Aug 19
Partners help Rocket Mortgage break purchase loan record in Q2
Rocket Mortgage posted its best quarter ever for purchase loan originations during the 3 months ending June 30, according to second-quarter earnings figures released Thursday
by Matt Carter Aug 13
First American to pay $1.185M over alleged perks for real estate agents
Networking group allegedly provided video marketing, bus caravans to promote listings
by Matt Carter Aug 6
Opendoor's mortgage attach rate jumps, but at what cost? Mike DelPrete
For any company attempting to generate profits from adjacent services, and there are a lot, mortgage remains hard. It is no panacea for profitability
by Mike DelPrete Jul 22
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
A handshake in the midst of action
CEO Max Simkoff says Doma provides a 'white label' closing solution to real estate agents that provides a better consumer experience
by Matt Carter Jul 15
Fidelity National drops massive acquisition bid amid opposition
Fidelity's attempt to buy Stewart Information Services fell apart after the Federal Trade Commission said it would oppose the deal
by Jim Dalrymple II Sep 10
Is title insurance worth the cost for your buyers?
Here's how to talk to your clients about this closing expense
by Steve Cook Nov 1
NYS legislative session ends without title insurance regulation reform
Bill that rolled back title insurance industry regulations passed Senate, but failed to make it through assembly
by Patrick Kearns Jun 25
Fidelity National Financial set to acquire Stewart Information for $1.2B
In the past two years, title insurance and transaction services company also bought CINC, Real Geeks and a majority stake in SkySlope
by Emma Hinchliffe Mar 19
Two "no pass" signs set across a road
State insurance division passes regulation prohibiting title insurance providers from entering into MSAs with real estate and other settlement service partners
by Amy Tankersley Aug 31
Bankrate measures mortgage closing costs by state
Bankrate surveyed up to 10 lenders in each state to find the average cost of closing fees
by Kimberly Manning Aug 12
New York title insurance rates cost buyers millions
OneTitle analyzed 182,487 individual real estate transactions to study title insurance premiums and fees
by Kimberly Manning Jun 29
12th Floor Group title 'super-alliance' battles noncompliance
The organization will offer regulatory compliance education services to brokers and agents
by Amy Tankersley Feb 29