The FHFA has launched a new pilot program that waives title insurance on certain mortgage refinances, lowering closing costs ...

In the last couple of years Fannie Mae FNMA and its government overseer, the Federal Housing Finance Agency have taken aim at the title insurance industry – an often overlooked but important part of ...

Peter Fisch and Salvatore Gogliormella discuss how representations and warranties insurance has become more common in commercial real estate deals but still does not fully replace title insurance.

August 10, 2023 - Let's say that you represent a party in a real estate transaction, such as a real estate agent, lender or buyer. The title insurance company hands you a title insurance commitment ...

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Most home buyers view title insurance — an important backstop against surprise claims on your property — as just another box to check under closing costs. But as housing affordability remains an acute ...

Title insurance is optional, but worth considering. It may help protect you from financial loss if issues arise with a property’s title. Many or all of the products on this page are from partners who ...

Last month, the Biden Administration announced the revival of a previously abandoned pilot program that would waive the requirement for lender’s title insurance on certain home refinances – part of a ...

“When will AI disrupt the title insurance industry?” is a question I hear all the time. But let’s make one thing clear: Disruption doesn’t mean destruction. And it certainly doesn’t mean replacement.

When it comes to real estate, almost every purchaser acquires an owner's title insurance policy. But what about tenants? Not every tenant opts for a leasehold title insurance policy, and deciding ...

For those of you who question whether an owner’s policy of title insurance is a waste of money, please remember that examining title is still an essential component of due diligence investigations.

First American was the first to announce its results, hosting an earnings call with investors and analysts last Wednesday. During Q1 2024, First American recorded a total of $1.4 billion in revenue, ...