The rash of recent mortgage and title industry data breaches serves as a sobering reminder of the paramount importance of cybersecurity. In this first installment of our reducing cyber risk series, let’s... Read more »
Wire and title fraud risk reached an all all-time high in Q4 2023 with 51.8% of transactions having issues that led to a risk of wire and title fraud, according to FundingShield‘s... Read more »
Closing software provider Qualia is accusing a former employee and startup title production software firm Settlor of stealing trade secrets. In a lawsuit filed on Tuesday in U.S. District Court in Denver,... Read more »
The verdict is in — the old way of doing business is over. Join us at Inman Connect New York Jan. 23-25, when together we’ll conquer today’s market challenges and prepare for tomorrow’s opportunities.... Read more »
With its four largest firms all at least 100 years old, the title insurance industry has a bit of a reputation for being antiquated and technology averse. “I always joke that we... Read more »
Big Four title firm Stewart Title has filed a lawsuit against closing and title production software provider Qualia over a contractual dispute. In a lawsuit filed in early November in District County... Read more »
Homeownership is the single greatest contributor to household wealth for American families.From 2010 to 2020, the value of owner-occupied housing in 917 metropolitan or micropolitanmetro areas increased by $8.2 trillion. We know... Read more »
Despite ongoing uncertainty and a variety of economic headwinds, Fitch Ratings is maintaining a neutral outlook on the title insurance market for 2024, according to a report released Thursday. Fitch said its... Read more »
Ron Frasier, a title industry veteran and CEO of title startup Atlas Title, has been watching the commission lawsuit saga closely. “If the costs associated with homeownership and buying a home at... Read more »
Fidelity National Financial finished out third-quarter earnings reporting for the Big Four title firms this week, hosting its earnings call with investors and analysts Wednesday morning. While the firm’s title revenue was... Read more »