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PATRICK F. STONEChairman & FounderWilliston Financial Group We are both thrilled and honored to announce that our Chairman and Founder Patrick Stone has been recognized as a 2023 Lending Luminary by Progress in Lending. A luminary, by definition, is an individual who inspires and influences others. In this industry filled…

In the ever-evolving landscape of real estate and economic trends, staying informed is crucial. WFG's Quarterly Economic Outlook, launched in 2020, has fast become a go-to source for over 1,500 professionals in the realm of title insurance, settlement services, real estate, and mortgage lending. The recent Q3 2023 edition was…

With the Federal government hiking interest rates 11 times since 2022 and rates reaching a 22-year high,  many industry professionals want to know what’s next.  Stavvy Founder and CEO Kosta Ligris recently discussed predictions with Patrick Stone, Chairman and Founder of Williston Financial Group (WFG). Patrick has enjoyed a lengthy career in…

We are thrilled to announce that Williston Financial Group President and CEO Steve Ozonian has been chosen as one of the recipients of HousingWire's 2023 Vanguard Award. Currently in its ninth year, this prestigious award acknowledges the tireless commitment, innovative ideas, and unwavering dedication of industry leaders who are driving…

In WFG’s Economic Outlook Webinar for Q3 2023, economist Bill Conerly, Ph.D, and Pat Stone, chairman and founder of Williston Financial Group, discussed future trends in mortgage interest rates. Conerly predicts that short-term interest rates will remain high until mid-2024, at which point the Fed will start to cut rates.…

Dive into the riveting revelations from WFG's Q3 Economic Outlook webinar that took place on September 12th. WFG National Title Insurance Company's Founder and Chairman, Patrick F. Stone, along with renowned Economist and distinguished Forbes contributor, Bill Conerly, Ph.D., illuminated current market scenarios, providing insight into the economy and the…

Expectations of lower mortgage interest rates this fall are no longer in the forecast and it appears Q4 of 2023 and at least the first half of 2024 will continue to be challenging for real estate professionals. So what should you be doing now to prepare for the next cycle?…

WFG National Title Insurance Company has expanded its innovative Blocks program to offer operational excellence training services for title agents. Initially introduced in 2017, the Blocks program equips title agents with a diverse toolkit encompassing six essential pillars: Title and Settlement Solutions, Expense Management, Information Security, Compliance Solutions, Marketing and…

The popular and influential quarterly webinar features analysis and insights from both industry leaders, followed by an interactive Q&A session. Portland, Ore., August 22, 2023 – The third 2023 quarterly installment of WFG’s"Quarterly Economic Outlook," an informative and influential webinar featuring Williston Financial Group (WFG) Chairman and Founder Patrick F.…

When it comes to home equity lending solutions, one size definitely doesn’t fit all! If you’re evaluating service providers, you’ll want to hear what WFG Lender Services and Enterprise Solutions Senior Vice President Dan Bailey has to say. With more than 20 years of experience in the title insurance industry,…