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In the latest edition of MBA NOW, WFG Enterprise Solutions SVP Dan Bailey and Mortgage Bankers Association VP of Communications Adam DeSanctis discuss how WFG is helping mortgage lenders capture more home equity lending business, including the introduction of WFG’s DecisionPoint® rapid legal and vesting report, which provides home equity…

Portland, Ore., March 28, 2023 – WFG National Title Insurance Company’s Lender Services division has expanded its DecisionPoint® Instant Title Solution suite to include Rapid Legal & Vesting services. This new offering complements the organization’s existing roster of comprehensive national title and closing services offered through the company’s Enterprise Solutions…

During WFG’s Q1 Economic Outlook webinar on March 8th, 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 monetary policy and inflation;…

From its Marketing and Sales Block to affiliate company MyHome’s MTD program, WFG delivers the resources partner agencies need to grow their businesses and increase sales intelligently. WFG National Title Insurance Company (WFG) has taken a unique approach to supporting its title agents. In 2017, the company launched its Blocks program,…

Halfway through Q1 2023, 30-year fixed mortgage interest rates remain at a 20-year high, and both purchase and refinance originations continue to languish as a result. By contrast, and fueled by record tappable equity, home equity lending is experiencing a major resurgence. To avoid missing the wave, mortgage lenders are…

For the 11th year, HousingWire is spotlighting the top tech organizations in mortgage March 1, 2023 For more than a decade, HousingWire’s Tech100 program has identified and recognized the most innovative technology companies serving the mortgage and real estate industries. The 2023 Tech100 Mortgage winners are continuing to bring innovation to the mortgage…

If you’re looking for knowledgeable industry insights, be sure to check out the latest episode of the Fintech Hunting Podcast #160, during which WFG National Title Insurance Company Chairman and Founder Patrick Stone and host Michael Hammond, JD, CMT discuss: Current market conditionsStrong demand for home ownership Creating efficiencies within the mortgage…

Prominent mortgage executives gathered digitally to see who the Executive Team of PROGRESS in Lending named the top industry innovations of the past year at the 13th Annual Innovations Awards Event. This honor is the Gold Seal when it comes to recognizing true industry innovation. All applications were scored on…

Predictions of doom and gloom in the real estate market are beginning to brighten, and spring is still over a month away! What's driving this solid start? And why does WFG Chairman and Founder Patrick Stone feel so optimistic as we move through the year? In this download, he shares…

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