Macquarie’s Jason White on the Stewart-MCS deal
Macquarie’s Jason White shared insights on the firm’s advisory strategy, market context for the deal and future M&A trends for 2026.
Mergers and Acquisitions
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Stewart acquires MCS’s mortgage services business for $330 million
Stewart Information Services Corp. has entered into an agreement to acquire the mortgage services of property preservation provider Mortgage Contracting Services (MCS) for $330 million.
Exclusive: NFM Lending grows footprint with Homespire Mortgage acquisition
Two Maryland-based retail mortgage lenders struck an M&A deal this week as NFM Lending has agreed to acquire Homespire Mortgage.
Coldwell Banker affiliate changes ownership in West Virginia
The acquired firm has served multiple West Virginia communities for more than two decades, with leadership staying on under new ownership.
Slocum Home Team joins eXp Realty after 76 years in Rhode Island
The team has served more than 249 families in the past year — representing more than $109 million in sales volume, leaders said.
Compass adds the Salaverri Windsor Group in Florida
The team has more than 30 years of combined experience in real estate — generating more than $450 million in residential sales.
Fifth Third buys Comerica in nearly $11B deal
The transaction is expected to close by the end of the first quarter of 2026, pending approval from each company’s shareholders.
Douglas Elliman investigated over insider trading: Reuters
Reuters reports that Douglas Elliman is being investigated over its rumored acquisition deal with Anywhere and possible insider trading.
Coldwell Banker Realty adds top agent in Boulder, Colorado
Julie Meko — a licensed Realtor in Colorado since 1998 — has represented some of Boulder’s major residential projects.
Compass-Anywhere deal brings $9B mortgage JVs under one roof
Industry leaders see the Compass–Anywhere merger as simplifying the mortgage side of the business, which includes Guaranteed Rate Affinity and OriginPoint.