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Inflation and high gas prices are impacting consumer spending habits. Mortgage rates have spiked to their highest levels since 2008. Supply chains are still impacted by lockdowns in China, and Russia's war on Ukraine has rocked the commodities market. Now, as the Fed raises rates to fight inflation, what will…

The popular and influential quarterly online webinar features analysis and insights from both industry leaders followed by an interactive Q&A session. Portland, Ore., May 5, 2022 – The second quarterly installment of the"WFG Insights: Quarterly Economic Outlook," a popular and increasingly influential webinar featuring Williston Financial Group Founder and Executive…

WFG’s latest article for MBA NewsLink explains why rising interest rates and record property appreciation are spurring a resurgence in home equity lending interest and activity. With the road to refinancing now freighted with higher tolls, homeowners are shifting to home equity lending to fund renovations, pay down higher-interest debt…

Original Air Date: April 7, 2022 WFG's Executive Chairman and Founder Patrick Stone believes affordability is going to be the main driver for the housing market for 2022. During the second edition of the popular Economic Forecast Series he shares insights on how you can prepare your business as well…

In mid-March, current and prospective WFG National Title Insurance Company agents gathered in Orlando, Florida for the two-day Spark22 event. Their attendance helped fulfill a decade-long goal of WFG Founder and Executive Chairman Patrick F. Stone and longtime company executives. "This year we realized Pat's original vision," said Gene Rebadow, WFG EVP,…

As mortgage rates flirt with 5% and inflation impacts consumer buying power, now is the time to adjust your game plan, if you haven't already. This episode is a must-listen, as WFG Founder & Executive Chairman Patrick Stone provides a game plan and offers an outlook for the real estate…

Much has been written about the decline in the numbers of active real estate appraisers creating a chokepoint in the mortgage process. But another talent crunch has been brewing at the same time in the title industry. It’s a similar story that we’ve seen play out with appraisers -- the…

DecisionPoint instant title decisioning has provided a boost for WFG clients by reducing application to close times and loan fall-out WFG National Title Insurance Company (WFG) is a wholly owned subsidiary of Williston Financial Group and a national title insurance underwriter dedicated to taking time and cost out of real…

WFG National Title Insurance Company has again been included among HousingWire's annual list of technology innovators for the mortgage industry. According to the press release, the 10th Annual HW Tech100 roster recognizes "the most innovative technology companies in the housing economy" to provide "housing professionals with a comprehensive list of…

WFG's MyHome Funder Dashboard receives PROGRESS in Lending's annual honor One reliable means of knowing how far the cutting edge of mortgage industry technology has extended each year is the annual Innovations Awards from PROGRESS in Lending. On March 8, 2022, the 12th Annual Innovations Awards were posted online, with…