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Westcor’s ID verification tool helps prevent fraudulent transactions
Westcor’s ID verification tool helps prevent fraudulent transactions-Westcor Senior Vice President of Product Solutions Richard Murray spoke with The Title Report about this product that helps title professionals verify identities of buyers and sellers.
AM Best affirms financial strength, credit ratings for First American companies
AM Best affirms financial strength, credit ratings for First American companies - AM Best affirmed the financial strength rating of A (excellent) and the long-term issuer credit ratings of “a” (excellent) of First American Title Insurance Co. and its title affiliates.
Tidalwave raises $22 million in Series A funding
Tidalwave raises $22 million in Series A funding - The firm will use the money to accelerate adoption of its artificial intelligence-powered mortgage point-of-sale platform.
GridBase hires national account executive
GridBase hires national account executive - The new executive has worked with lenders, served in the U.S. Coast Guard and run his own business.
Confidential witnesses add RICO violations to Zillow class action

Confidential witnesses add RICO violations to Zillow class action - An amended class action suit accusing Zillow of deceptive practices now includes allegations of Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act violations made by confidential real estate agents and loan officers.

State regulator cites two mortgage lenders for overcharging borrowers

State regulator cites two mortgage lenders for overcharging - The California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation finalized a consent order against a mortgage company accused of overcharging borrowers.

HUD announces homelessness program reforms, senators express concerns

HUD announces homelessness program reforms, senators express concerns - Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Scott Turner announced $3.9 billion in competitive grant funding through the fiscal year 2025 Continuum of Care (CoC) Competition Notice of Funding Opportunity, which introduced several reforms.  Senators emphasized that, “Congress already authorized HUD to compete CoC funds on a two-year basis for fiscal years 2024 and 2025.”

NAR says existing home sales forecast to rise in 2026
NAR says existing home sales forecast to rise in 2026 - Existing home sales are projected to rise by around 14 percent in 2026, according to National Association of Realtors (NAR) Chief Economist Lawrence Yun. He delivered his 2026 housing outlook during the Residential Economic Issues and Trends Forum at NAR NXT.
Massachusetts adds withholding regulation for non-resident property sales
Massachusetts adds withholding regulation for non-resident property sales - A new mandate from the Massachusetts Department of Revenue adds steps for title companies and costs for non-resident sellers of property in transactions exceeding $1 million.
Seller appeals lower court decision in marketable title case

Seller appeals lower court decision in marketable title case - Following a denial of summary judgment in a dispute over a breached purchase agreement due to lack of marketable title, the property’s seller decided to appeal the lower court’s decision.

Multiple state AG races next year could shake up regulatory landscape

Multiple state AG races next year could shake up regulatory landscape - The 2026 general election season is expected to be a hotbed of state attorney general contests, with more than 30 races expected to bring substantial changes to the country’s complement of state-level regulators.

NC insurance commissioner, governor want more coastal protections in NFIP

NC insurance commissioner, governor want more coastal protections in NFIP - In an open letter to Congressional leaders, North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey and Gov. Josh Stein called for legislators to modify the National Flood Insurance Program to offer additional protections to coastal communities.

Mortgage Rates Dip, Ending Three-Week Climb
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Rates on 30-year mortgages fell Wednesday to 6.23% from 6.26% the previous week. Borrowing costs on 15-year fixed-rate mortgages fell to 5.51%.
FHFA Sets 2026 Caps, Florida Sees Benefits
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The 2026 conforming loan limit rises to $832,750. Florida Realtors chief economist says the move broadens conventional financing opportunities for Florida buyers.
A Year-End Plan to Boost 2026 Growth
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Updating the books, trimming unused subscriptions, meeting agents and setting targets now can help brokerages start 2026 with cleaner data and clearer focus.
Citizens Policies Fewest Since 2019
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Citizens’ policy count has fallen to about 439,000 and is projected to reach a record low by year-end as more policies shift to private insurers.

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