WFG News
October 4, 2021

‘ECONOMIC OUTLOOK & TITLE INSURANCE’ Q&A-WEBINAR WITH WFG EXECUTIVE CHAIRMAN & FOUNDER PATRICK F. STONE AND ECONOMIST BILL CONERLY, OCTOBER 21, 2021

The two thought leaders answer pre-submitted questions from industry professionals about the state of real estate, mortgage lending, title insurance and the economy. Portland, Ore., October 5, 2021 – WFG National Title Insurance Company, a Portland-based, full-service provider of title insurance and real estate settlement services for commercial and residential…
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September 21, 2021

NEXT SUMMER 21 ON DEMAND: WFG SURVEY ADDRESSES TODAY’S TOP LENDER CONCERNS

One of the key webinars held in mid-August at #NEXTSUMMER21 discussed the major challenges impacting lenders and title insurance businesses. That 20-minute webinar is now available online at NEXT On Demand. The panel included mortgage industry experts Suzy Lindblom, COO of Kind Lending; Christy Soukhamneut, Flagstar Bank's Director of Strategic…
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September 20, 2021

MARTY FRAME, PRESIDENT OF WEST, A WILLISTON FINANCIAL GROUP COMPANY, DISCUSSES THE PUSH TO DIGITIZE THE LOAN PROCESS

In the latest Fintech Hunting podcast, Marty Frame, President of WEST, a Williston Financial Group company, and host NexLevel Advisors President/Founder Michael Hammond discuss the status of mortgage process automation, reasons for greater consumer focus, and how tech developers like WEST can introduce applications that advance these initiatives. "One of…
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WFG News
September 20, 2021

WILLISTON FINANCIAL GROUP’S 2021 SURVEY OF LENDING LEADERSHIP FINDS RISING CONCERN OVER REAL ESTATE TRANSACTION TURN TIMES

Portland, OR, September 22, 2021 – Williston Financial Group (WFG), a Portland-based, full-service provider of title insurance and real estate settlement services for commercial and residential transactions nationwide, has released the findings of its 2021 survey of WFG Executive Roundtable members and other industry leaders, and the results signal a…
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WFG News
September 20, 2021

WFG’s Marty Frame on ‘Integrated Transparency’

The President of WEST, a Williston Financial Group company, visits MBANowto discuss advancements in the digitization of the mortgage lending process. The global COVID-19 pandemic required a rapid initial response, and that forced "big accelerants to what we've all wanted to do for a long time," said Marty Frame, President…
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September 16, 2021

Falling Lender Profits Prompt Call for Greater Efficiencies

MBA Reports of a Drop in Per-Loan Profits Prompt Calls for Greater Efficiencies An article posted September 16th on MBA Newslink cites reports that per-loan profits dropped precipitously between the first and second quarters of 2021. It also quotes industry leaders who maintain it's now time to integrate the tech…
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September 14, 2021

25-YEAR INDUSTRY VETERAN JASON VASEK JOINS WFG NATIONAL TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY AS VICE PRESIDENT OF STRATEGIC GROWTH

Texas-based Vasek to play a key role in conjunction with WFG’s strategic expansion within the Southern Texas title market Portland, Ore., September 16, 2021 – WFG National Title Insurance Company (WFG), a Portland-based, full-service provider of title insurance and real estate settlement services for commercial and residential transactions nationwide, has…
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September 8, 2021

TWENTY-YEAR TITLE INDUSTRY VETERAN MONIQUE MODICA VASEK JOINS WFG NATIONAL TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY AS SOUTH TEXAS REGIONAL MANAGER AND HOUSTON DIVISION PRESIDENT

Lone Star native will help oversee WFG's major expansion into the Texas title market Portland, Ore., September, 09, 2021 – WFG National Title Insurance Company (WFG), a Portland-based, full-service provider of title insurance and real estate settlement services for commercial and residential transactions nationwide, has announced that Monique Modica Vasek…
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September 1, 2021

WILLISTON FINANCIAL GROUP CONTINUES TO MAKE RECORD GAINS IN SALES VOLUME, MARKET SHARE AND COMPANY GROWTH

After a record-breaking 2020, midyear 2021 numbers signal another record year Portland, OR, September 2, 2021 – Williston Financial Group (WFG), a Portland-based, full-service provider of title insurance and real estate settlement services for commercial and residential transactions nationwide, continues to exceed growth projections following a record-breaking 2020. Companywide, after…
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September 1, 2021

VALUTRUST SOLUTIONS’ PRESIDENT SEAN PYLE HONORED AMONG 2021 HW INSIDERS “OPERATIONAL SUPERSTARS”

On September 1, HousingWire announced that Sean Pyle, President and Co-Founder of Valutrust Solutions, LLC, a Williston Financial Group company, is among its 2021 HW Insiders, the media outlet's current selection of housing industry "operational superstars" who help "drive their companies and clients forward." “The winners of our Insiders Award…
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