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As Williston Financial Group celebrates its 15th anniversary, Chairman and Founder Patrick F. Stone marked another significant milestone—50 years in the real estate and title insurance industry—by joining The Knowledge Coop’s Lessons from Last Time podcast for a powerful and personal conversation about leadership, mindset, and longevity. In the episode, Stone shares the…

Stone is celebrating 50 years in the real estate industry just as WFG reaches its 15th anniversary As Williston Financial Group (WFG) celebrates its 15th anniversary, HousingWire’s Jonathan Delozier spotlights the remarkable 50-year career of our Chairman and Founder Patrick Stone. From his early days navigating the savings and loan…

In an exclusive article in The Title Report, Williston Financial Group® (WFG®) marks its 15th anniversary with heartfelt gratitude and a reaffirmation of its founding mission: to transform the real estate experience through innovation, transparency, and a steadfast focus on people. Founded in 2010 by industry visionary Patrick Stone, WFG…

Irvine, CA, April 17, 2025 –Williston Financial Group® (WFG®), a leading full-service provider of title insurance and real estate settlement services for commercial and residential transactions nationwide, is proudly celebrating its 15th anniversary in 2025. Since opening its doors in 2010, WFG achieved its national footprint faster than any other…

Where are mortgage rates headed? How are shifting consumer behaviors impacting the housing market? And what should real estate and mortgage professionals be preparing for as we move deeper into 2025? For answers to these pressing questions and more, watch October Research’s Q2 2025 Economic Outlook Webinar. Held on April…

In today's digital world, your inbox is often the front line of defense against cyber threats. In the latest installment of our "Reducing Risk" series, WFG’s SVP and Chief Information Security Officer Bruce Phillips explains why securing email communications is essential — and how businesses can protect sensitive information through…

In the latest WFG Insights episode, WFG Founder and Chairman Patrick Stone provides a deep-dive into the economic forces shaping 2025, including rising uncertainty, shifting mortgage rates, and the broader impact on real estate. Economic Outlook: With GDP growth potentially slowing to 1% or lower, consumer caution is increasing. Mortgage…

Wire fraud remains one of the title industry's most pressing threats—an issue that became all too real for Michael Ruder of Legacy Settlement Services. In 2022, Legacy Settlement Services was hit with nearly $500,000 in fraudulent transactions, a crisis that could have been devastating if not for the swift intervention…

The newest member of the Williston Financial Group family of companies, Volly has been awarded Progress in Lending’s 2025 Innovations Award. Considered the Gold Seal for mortgage industry innovation, Volly’s selection for this prestigious honor was granted by Progress in Lending’s Executive Team using a weighted evaluation of factors such…

We are honored to announce that Volly, the newest member of the Williston Financial Group family of companies, has received HousingWire’s prestigious Tech100 Mortgage Award. The Tech100 Mortgage Award recognizes the most innovative and impactful organizations driving the mortgage industry forward. More than just an accolade, this award highlights organizations…