Stewart reports revenue increase, steady title earnings for Q1Tuesday, May 7, 2024 Stewart Information Services Corp. reported a year-over-year companywide revenue increase for the first quarter, and title segment earnings essentially matched the start of last year. First quarter title segment operating revenues decreased 1 percent, year-over-year, primarily as a result of residential volume declines in direct and agency title operations. Read on to find out more.
halFILE Systems rebrands title plant softwareTuesday, May 7, 2024 Texas-based halFILE Systems Corp. has announced a rebrand for its title plant management software, which has served the title industry for more than three decades. The platform is available in both cloud-based and desktop applications. Company leaders touted ease of access in the cloud, saying the platform “operates as if it was on-premises with little to no latency.” Read on to find out more information.
Blend announces partnership, $150 million investmentTuesday, May 7, 2024 Real estate technology provider Blend Labs, Inc. has brought in a new $150 million investment through a partnership with private equity firm Haveli Investments. Blend will use the vast majority of the proceeds to repay all amounts payable under its existing credit agreement, and the remainder for general corporate purposes. Read on to find out more information.
Redfin: Low-income earners lose homebuying progress made during pandemicTuesday, May 7, 2024 Roughly 1 in 5 new mortgages went to low-income homebuyers in 2023, down from close to 1 in 4 in 2020. Meanwhile, high-income buyers have gained share because they’re more prepared to weather the storm of high home prices and mortgage rates, according to Redfin. Read on to find out more.
LodeStar Software Solutions starts national title companyMonday, May 6, 2024 Philadelphia-based LodeStar Software Solutions has established SettleWise, its in-house national title insurance company. Co-founder and CEO Jim Paolino sat down with The Title Report to talk about the new company. SettleWise will support conventional purchases, refinances, commercial, construction, FHA loans, VA Loans and HELOC transactions nationwide and be headquartered in the Philadelphia area. Read on to find out more information.
Stewart Title National Commercial Services launches endorsement guideMonday, May 6, 2024 Stewart Title National Commercial Services is putting forth its interactive endorsement guide, which will provide users with lists of most requested endorsements among other features. The guide also directs users to Stewart’s virtual underwriter, which offers attorneys, title offices and lenders access to the essential information needed to keep underwriting transactions moving. Read on to find out more information.
Skyline Lien Search rebrands as Skyline Property InsightMonday, May 6, 2024 Miami-based Skyline Lien Search is rebranding as Skyline Property Insight, with the move becoming effective May 6, the company recently announced. Leaders said the change “symbolizes the company’s longstanding commitment to providing a wide array of property-related services.” Plans also call for a new website and enhanced online presence. Read on to find out more information.
Truv integrates with BeSmartee Monday, May 6, 2024 An integration between verification provider Truv and point-of-sale platform BeSmartee will aim to deliver fast, affordable borrower verifications for mortgage lenders, the companies said. Read on to learn more information.
Doma Title appoints agency manager for Georgia Monday, May 6, 2024 Doma Title Insurance tapped a long-time title professional and banking account executive as its new agency manager for the state of Georgia. Read on to find out more.
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