 Closinglock’s payoff statement solution targets operational pain point Tuesday, July 14, 2026 Closinglock Head of Product Marketing Erin Koops talked to The Title Report about the company’s new payment statement retrieval and verification solution, which came about after customers expressed “overwhelming interest” in a tool that could automate the time-consuming process. |
 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act becomes law without president’s signatureMonday, July 13, 2026 On July 11, the deadline for President Donald Trump to sign or veto the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act elapsed without a signature, resulting in the bill becoming a law. The landmark bipartisan law reflects years of work to tackle the housing shortage, remove barriers to homebuilding and help more families achieve homeownership.
 The new rules of trust: how fraud is changing real estate transactionsFriday, July 10, 2026 Title and settlement companies have spent years strengthening their defenses against wire fraud, phishing emails and business email compromise. But as fraud threats evolve, technical safeguards alone aren’t enough, according to Identity Theft Resource Center President and CEO Eva Velasquez. Organizations also need to understand how criminals increasingly exploit human behavior.
 Forum panelists dive deep into technology transformationsFriday, July 10, 2026 The Title Report breaks down all of the important information shared at the Technology Forum at this year’s National Settlement Services Summit (NS3).
Qualia’s Charlotte Brown and Fidelity’s Rick Diamond led the discussion about how technology is transforming operations, shaping customer experiences.
 Mortgage rate lock-in effect beginning to loosen grip on housing marketFriday, July 10, 2026 The constraints of the mortgage rate lock-in effect on the housing market are beginning to loosen, according to First American Deputy Chief Economist Odeta Kushi. She shared more insights on the housing market in First American & Data Analytics’ monthly Existing-Home Sales Outlook Report.
Women in Title launches national mentorship programFriday, July 10, 2026 The non-profit organization Women in Title announced the launch of its national mentorship program. The initiative was designed to develop future industry leaders and elevate diverse voices within the title community.
Banking platform announces new lending capabilityFriday, July 10, 2026 nCino announced a new capability within its mortgage point of sale solution, which lets borrowers receive a credit-backed prequalification letter from their phone before they create an account or fill out a loan application with their lender.
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