February 2026

Mortgage originators brace for rising costs as ban on abusive trigger leads nears

A ban on abusive trigger leads that’s set to take effect in early March is already driving up overall costs to acquire leads and putting pressure on mortgage originators’ business models, industry experts told HousingWire. Sources say this short-term shift is part of a broader set of trends — including heightened competition for first-party data […]

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Stewart Title NCS appoints Nevada leadership

Stewart Title National Commercial Services (NCS) has added a veteran Nevada title executive to oversee commercial operations in the state. The company announced that Ian Swainston has joined as vice president and operations manager — supporting commercial growth efforts across Nevada. Swainston brings more than 29 years of experience in Nevada’s title insurance industry. His

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Old Republic Title shifts direct operations to Qualia

Old Republic Title is moving its direct operations onto Qualia’s cloud-based platform, marking a technology shift for one of the nation’s largest title insurance underwriters. The rollout began with Oregon operations moving to Qualia’s system — with transition expected to continue across western states. “Old Republic’s decision to move its direct operations onto Qualia is

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