Housing Wire

MARCH 7, 2024

And so [investors] can start having greater conviction in the future path of interest rates and in the health of the mortgage market.” The pool of non-QM borrowers includes real estate investors, fix-and-flippers, foreign nationals, business owners, gig economy workers and the self-employed.

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BiggerPockets

MARCH 5, 2024

As insurance premiums climb, property owners need to grasp how economic conditions and natural disasters affect the insurance market. These insights provide practical guidance for real estate investors navigating a dynamic, unpredictable market.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 31, 2022

Third-quarter earnings season kicked off with a bang last week with three ( Stewart, First American and Old Republic ) out of the Big Four title insurers reporting their earnings on Thursday. million, a 46% annual decline, as title insurance net premiums and fees dropped 15.2% year over year to $968.1

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

Real estate is an attractive field for experienced and aspiring entrepreneurs alike. The urge to innovate in real estate is only natural — any homebuyer or seller who is a creative problem-solver will notice glaring inefficiencies in the process. There’s been no shortage of effort, in other words. Emotions run high.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 29, 2024

Publicly traded real estate technology company Doma Holdings has entered into a definitive agreement to sell to title insurance underwriter Title Resources Group (TRG) and become a private company. Its most recent endeavor is Upfront Title , launched during the third-quarter earnings call with investors and analysts.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 15, 2021

The title insurance and settlement services provider was originally bought b y Solutionstar Holdings , an indirect wholly-owned subsidiary of Nationstar Mortgage Holdings (Mr. The post Blend breaks into title insurance with latest acquisition appeared first on HousingWire. Cooper’s original name prior to rebranding) in 2015.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

The nation’s top loan officer Shant Banosian joined the board of directors at Healing Realty Trust , a healthcare-focused real estate investment company. Aiming to take the company public next year, Healing Realty Trust will tap into Banosian’s network of big banks as well as investors to grow its portfolio.

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Housing Wire

JULY 13, 2022

American Digital Title Insurance Co. , a Denver-based insurtech title insurance provider controlled by insurance giant Munich Re , has been authorized to underwrite title insurance in California, the second largest title insurance market in the country.

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

FundingShield’s API driven fitnech services allow lenders, investors, homebuyers and title companies to confirm wired funds are going to intended recipients and transactions are free of impact from cyber fraud, phishing, business email compromise, or title fraud. increase in issues with proof of insurance in Q2.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 1, 2024

While mortgage rates will likely fall this year, conversations about how to increase accessibility to homeownership are still top of mind — and should be top of mind — across the real estate industry. However, there is no one-size-fits-all approach to homeownership affordability.

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Housing Wire

MAY 16, 2022

HousingWire recently caught up with Steven Schwalb, managing partner of Angel Oak Lending, about the changes investor appetite has gone though for non-QM. HousingWire: What is the investor appetite for non-QM and how has that changed over the past few years? Do they need a pre-closing investor review? Of that volume, $6.2

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Mashvisor

DECEMBER 9, 2023

In the dynamic world of real estate investment, where opportunities and risks walk hand in hand, understanding the nuances of landlord liability insurance becomes not just beneficial but essential. As…

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Housing Wire

APRIL 1, 2024

We do see this as a new asset class in the real estate ecosystem and we see it as complementary to traditional debt options that exist today,” Burnett said. Affordability has always been a challenge,” said Ashkán Zandieh, managing partner and industry chair at the Center for Real Estate Technology and Innovation. “In

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 31, 2022

Stewart is one of the largest global title insurance companies and underwriters in the industry. Stewart’s lender services cover the full digital mortgage and real estate experience. The post The growth of Stewart toward an end-to-end real estate experience appeared first on HousingWire.

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BiggerPockets

APRIL 8, 2024

Real estate investors are usually most concerned about rental income and property taxes. They seldom discuss home insurance. Many assume that home insurance is a standard fixed price in most […]

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Mashvisor

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

Whether you own a short term or long term rental, it’s a must to protect it with the right type of insurance. Renting out can lead to many different situations…

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 2, 2020

As the pandemic shifts from crisis to chronic, investors, community leaders and housing advocates say they intend to make the most of the chance to permanently elevate the case for affordable housing even as economic metrics are starting to shift.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 19, 2021

Analysis of millions of pieces of disparate data informs nearly every decision made involving residential real estate. For real estate investors, homebuyers, appraisers, insurance companies, mortgage lenders and other financial institutions, a deep understanding of the risks associated with a property and a community is essential.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 17, 2024

The portfolio of loans examined included residential, commercial investor and business purpose loans. However, CPL Validations issues, including agent good standing, issuance limits or title file order registered in title insurer systems, recorded the largest increase, jumping 29.32%. The report also found wire risks on 9.2%

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 11, 2023

The alarming data underscores why housing professionals need to understand the financial impact of climate change on the real estate industry, George Gallagher, senior leader and principal of ESG, climate risk, natural hazard and spatial solutions at CoreLogic told attendees during a session at HousingWire Annual on Wednesday.

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Mashvisor

DECEMBER 2, 2023

For instance, you need to get a special type of insurance in order to protect… Investing in a condo comes with its own challenges compared to other rental property types.

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Appraisal Hub

DECEMBER 20, 2023

In the bustling city of Toronto, the real estate market is as dynamic as it is diverse. Whether you’re a homeowner, a prospective buyer, or a real estate professional, understanding the true value of a property is crucial. This is where the expertise of a real estate appraiser becomes invaluable.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

“Better’s mortgage as a service platform is the first full-stack, end-to-end solution that handles all aspects of the mortgage process including point of sale, pricing, underwriting, loan origination, closing, funding and investor sale,” Vishal Garg, CEO and founder of Better, said in an e-mailed response to HousingWire.

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Housing Wire

JUNE 2, 2021

Real estate tech startup Spruce announced on Wednesday a Series C funding round of $60 million led by Zigg Capital and backed solely by repeat investors, including Bessemer Venture Partners and Scale Venture Partners. With the addition of its latest round, Spruce’s total funding is now at $110 million.

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Mashvisor

NOVEMBER 25, 2023

Multifamily real estate investing requires significant initial capital and recurring operating expenses. Thus, it’s crucially important to protect your investment in the most appropriate possible way; otherwise, you risk incurring…

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 31, 2024

Despite cooling interest rates , the title insurance segment at Big Four title firm Old Republic recorded a 22.8% As we have discussed on previous earning calls, 2023 was a challenging real estate market ,” Carolyn Monroe, the president and CEO of Old Republic National Title Holding Co. decrease for all of last year.

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Mashvisor

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Real estate investors are frequently wondering What insurance do I need as a landlord? to protect my property. The answer includes a few essential policies tailored to address the unique…

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Housing Wire

MARCH 22, 2021

The Insurance Commissioner for the state of Washington apparently concluded that Modus offered real estate agents and their clients a “thing of value,” such as free home warranties, other closing-related services, in exchange for switching their escrow and title services to Modus. In all, Compass has lost $1.1

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Mashvisor

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Real estate investing is a lucrative venture, but it comes with inherent risks, particularly in the realm of property damage. Property damage coverage provides a safeguard that shields real estate…

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Housing Wire

JULY 28, 2022

executives remained positive during their earnings call with investors Thursday afternoon. We remain very pleased with our strong levels of profitability in both general insurance and title insurance,” Craig Smiddy, Old Republic’s CEO, told investors.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 28, 2023

Due to the decrease in the number of residential transactions in Q1, commercial real estate premiums made up 25% of all premiums, compared to 20% a year prior. However, commercial volume was still down 24% year over year.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 14, 2023

The fees paid to the mortgage-backed security (MBS) investor and lender are next with the accumulated cost of the annual interest payments made to the investor(s) that purchased the MBS bond containing the mortgage, and the lender’s net origination charges at closing plus the accumulated value of the excess interest the lender charges for profit.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

“This milestone is a testament to the momentum our platform has achieved over the last six years due to the increased awareness of and demand for home equity products, including home equity investments in particular, among both homeowners and investors,” Hometap co-founder and CEO Jeffrey Glass said in a statement. “As

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Less than a year after coming to the rescue of Signature Bank during the market turmoil of March 2023, New York Community Bancorp (NYCB) faces a confidence crisis due to its exposure to commercial real estate loans. NYBC had $83 billion in total deposits as of Tuesday, with 72% of the total insured and collateralized.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 13, 2021

Fractional real estate investment firm reAlpha announced late last week that it is partnering with Title First Agency to provide title and closing services on all of the firm’s property acquisitions. As a perk to investors, they are allowed to vacation at the short term rentals they have invested in.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 15, 2023

The Company still maintains fully insured custodial deposit accounts at Signature,” the document says. “We It is now controlled by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC). Several investors expressed concern about the bank’s exposure to crypto. Regarding its liquidity, loanDepot had $863.9

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BiggerPockets

JANUARY 31, 2021

Real estate investors want to be protected from liability. Should they choose an umbrella insurance policy or limited liability company?

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