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Title tech firm Dono appoints revenue head
Anthony Nalbone will be responsible for expanding the platform’s customer base and scaling revenue operations.
ALTA promotes trio to bolster advocacy efforts
The promotions are part of a broader effort to strengthen ALTA’s leadership and advocacy across the title insurance industry.
Diane Tomb out, Chris Morton in as CEO of ALTA
Morton, who previously served as ALTA’s senior vice president of public affairs and chief advocacy officer, succeeds Diane Tomb.
Former Texas title employee sentenced for $350K wire fraud scheme
Mayela Saby Cantu participated in a scheme using falsified lien payoff statements, fraudulent warranty deeds and deceptive emails.
Severance on the high seas: First American CEO to receive fat payout following cruise ship assault charge
Ken DeGiorgio, former CEO of First American Financial Corp., will reportedly collect a hefty payout following his termination.
Closing costs for the typical home purchase now top $4,600
Closing costs ranged widely across the country, from as low as 0.46% of a home’s sale price in South Dakota to as high as 2.99% in Delaware.
La Rosa Holdings launches commission advance program
The program, operated through a newly formed subsidiary, allows La Rosa agents to receive early payment on pending real estate commissions.
California Best Title to pay $150K in incentives settlement
State investigators found that marketing representatives Jonathan Golden and Joshua Meador provided incentives to real estate agents to steer business to the company — a practice known as illegal inducement.
Fannie Mae’s title waiver pilot program, one year later
The future of Fannie Mae’s title insurance waiver pilot remains uncertain under new federal leadership, despite cost savings for borrowers.