Current News

It’s no secret that there’s currently a great deal of anxiety over the market. Inflation is up. Mortgage rates are above seven percent. There’s uncertainty with the Ukrainian war, and people are worried about a recession. Fear is at a premium. Despite widespread concern, WFG Executive Chairman and Founder and…

It's almost impossible to ignore the real estate and economic headlines. If we're not already in a recession, we're on the verge, and there appears to be no end in sight to rising rates and energy prices. So what is the timeline? How long will this market downturn last? And…

October 20, 2022 2022 has seen mortgage interest rates rise to a 14-year high of more than 6 percent as of September and mortgage application volumes drop to their lowest levels in 22 years. It’s not all doom and gloom, though. While record-breaking appreciation may have peaked, the majority of U.S. homeowners are…

An early leader in digital transformation takes the name of its signature technology Portland, OR, September 29, 2022 – Williston Financial Group® (WFG®), a Portland-based, full-service provider of title insurance and real estate settlement services for commercial and residential transactions nationwide, announced today that its technology subsidiary, Williston Enterprise Solutions…

Portland, Ore., September 15, 2022 – 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 the launch of its National Builder Services division, which will provide escrow, title, and underwriting services to both…

With business slowing and a challenging 12-18 month forecast ahead, it's natural to consider cutting back in response to the market. But in this episode, WFG Founder and Executive Chairman Patrick Stone leans in, announcing WFG's ambitious expansion plans in the builder market and commercial real estate. Stone also explains…

Portland, Ore., September 8, 2022 – WFG National Title Insurance Company (WFG), a full-service provider of title insurance and real estate settlement services for commercial and residential transactions nationwide, has promoted Escrow Operations Manager Donna Farquhar to President for the company’s Colorado Division. Farquhar was previously responsible for running the…

During the recent Q3 WFG Insights: Quarterly Economic Outlook webinar co-host Patrick F. Stone, Founder and Executive Chairman of WFG National Title Insurance Company, discussed the current and projected states of the housing market and the economy. The following is a compilation of his thoughts and critical observations on our industry, property values, housing supply…

With interest rates above 5% for the first time in years, there’s been a clear shift away from cash-out refinance transactions over to home equity loans. A leading provider of national home equity lending solutions, WFG Lender Services has been providing these services to top national lenders, regional banks and…

During the Q3 WFG Insights: Quarterly Economic Outlook webinar on August 24th, WFG National Title Insurance Company Founder and Executive Chairman Patrick F. Stone and noted Economist and Forbes contributor Bill Conerly, PhD addressed current market conditions, sharing their thoughts on the economy, housing supply and demand, elevated interest rates,…