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In this episode of the HousingWire News podcast, CEO Clayton Collins is joined by Steve Ozonian, the CEO of Williston Financial Group. Steve is a longtime real estate executive with a range of entrepreneurial and leadership experience, including board involvement at LendingTree, Attom Data Solutions, Inside Real Estate, and most recently, LoanDepot.…

Headlines suggest a strong job market and slowing inflation. But WFG Founder & Chairman Patrick Stone always investigates what's beyond the headlines. Armed with that data and 48 years of experience in the real estate industry, he sees things differently than most prognosticators. In this episode, Stone reveals what he's…

During WFG’s Q2 Economic Outlook webinar on May 25th, WFG National Title Insurance Company Chairman and Founder Patrick F. Stone and noted Economist and Forbes contributor Bill Conerly, Ph.D. addressed current market conditions, sharing their thoughts on the economy and the U.S. housing market. Discussion topics included the short- and long-range…

Transaction helps drive Company's new singular strategy and refined focus on its core technology and underwriting business, and supports WFG’s growth initiative by significantly expanding the company’s operational presence in the vital Northern and Central California regions. Enables improved cost structure and further positions Doma to achieve its goal of…

The title insurance, real estate, and mortgage industries are similar in that they are all fiercely competitive and highly commoditized. For this reason, it’s difficult for companies and individuals working in these segments to differentiate themselves, which can muddle brand identity, diminish the customer experience, and undercut customer loyalty. The…

National Mortgage Professional's Head of Engagement and Outreach Andrew Berman recently sat down with WFG Lender Services and WFG Enterprise Solutions Senior Vice President Dan Bailey to discuss the company’s DecisionPoint® Rapid Legal & Vesting Report and Home Equity Lending Solutions suite. Watch the video press release now to learn…

The popular and influential webinar features analysis and insights from both industry leaders, followed by an interactive Q&A session. Portland, Ore., May 2, 2023 – The second 2023 quarterly installment of WFG’s"Quarterly Economic Outlook," an informative and increasingly influential webinar featuring Williston Financial Group (WFG) Chairman and Founder Patrick F.…

The spring real estate season has arrived, but there hasn't been much change in market conditions. Mortgage rates are still higher than most consumers would like, housing inventory remains low, and until we see a significant uptick in construction these market conditions will hold. How long until things get moving…

When the pandemic hit in 2020, WFG began hosting Quarterly Economic Outlook webinars as a way to communicate and connect with title and settlement services professionals. Since then, the program has gained a growing following, with more than 1,100 industry professionals registering for the company’s Q1 2023 webinar in March.…

“Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to a new episode of the Fintech Hunting Podcast.  We have a special guest for you today.  He is an industry powerhouse, a thought leader, and a technology evangelist.  Please help me welcome Dan Bailey, SVP at WFG Lender Services,” Fintech Hunting host Michael Hammond JD, CMT said.“Dan, let's…