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Tech Pulse: ICE posts strong earnings; bill pushes unconverted crypto in mortgage

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Welcome back to Tech Pulse — HousingWire‘s weekly series rounding up the latest in technology news, including tools, integrations and trends that impact mortgage and real estate. Here’s what happened this week: ICE posts $851M profit in Q2 2025, raises revenue guidance Intercontinental Exchange reported $851 million in net income for the second quarter and a return to profitability in […]

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First American Title launches AI tool for agents

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First American Title Insurance Co. has introduced a generative artificial intelligence (AI) tool designed to streamline how title agents access underwriting and compliance information. The new feature — called AgentNet Assist — integrates with the company’s AgentNet platform and is now rolling out to First American’s policy-issuing title agents nationwide. AI tools allow agents to

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Michigan title agents suspended over escrow allegations

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Two Oakland County, Michigan, title insurance agents have had their licenses suspended following allegations of misappropriating millions in escrow funds. The agents are also accused of failing to cooperate with auditors and a state investigation — as well as contributing to at least one homeowner’s foreclosure, according to a local news report. The Michigan Department

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Fidelity National, FHFA to collaborate on ‘innovative title solutions’

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Fidelity National Financial (FNF) and the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) have agreed to collaborate on “innovative title insurance solutions,” news that was first shared on social media by FHFA Director Bill Pulte. “I had great conversations with industry today, including the CEO of Fidelity National Title,” Pulte wrote in a July 11 post on

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‘Predatory’ NTRAPs outlawed in another state

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Officials in New England approved a new law that makes unenforceable a “predatory” practice often targeting older homeowners that binds them to a single real estate broker and limits future options to sell their homes.   Rhode Island recently became the latest state to pass legislation against NTRAPs, or non-title recorded agreements for personal services. Officials

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CertifID lands Series C funding to expand security capabilities

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CertifID has raised $47.5 million in a Series C funding round led by Centana Growth Partners with continued participation from Arthur Ventures. The new capital will be used to expand CertifID’s capabilities in identity verification, transaction monitoring and secure payments. The company also plans to scale its team, accelerate product development and broaden industry partnerships.

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Westcor joins Fannie Mae title waiver pilot

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Westcor Land Title Insurance Co. is now the second title vendor taking part in Fannie Mae‘s title insurance waiver pilot program. Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) Director Bill Pulte announced the move in a social media post. The waiver pilot, relaunched by Fannie Mae in March 2024, allows approved mortgage lenders to use an automated

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Michael Campbell joins Title Resources Group as Michigan underwriting counsel

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Title Resources Group (TRG) has named Michael Campbell as a vice president and underwriting counsel for Michigan. In this role, Campbell will support TRG’s title agents and escrow officers across Michigan and the broader Midwest. “Michael’s diverse title agency and underwriting background in high-volume and boutique shops gives him the broad experience needed to solve

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Fannie Mae expanding title waiver pilot, Pulte says

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Fannie Mae, a large government-sponsored enterprise serving the U.S. mortgage market, is expanding its limited title waiver pilot, according to a social media post by its conservator and regulator. “Effective today, in order to further reduce closing costs for homeowners, and foster more competition, we will be adding a second vendor — Westcor — to

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Title Resources Group hires Kevin Wall as CEO

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Title Resources Group (TRG) has named industry veteran Kevin Wall as its new CEO, effective July 28. Wall will also join the company’s board of directors. J. Scott McCall, the company’s current CEO, will transition to vice chairman of the board. Wall brings more than 30 years of experience in title insurance and settlement services.

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