Dark Matter executives confirmed the company has undergone a reduction in force, as the company sets its next phase in motion. As a standalone company, Dark Matter has only existed for about 20 months. On Sept. 15, 2023, what had been the Black Knight origination technology business, primarily its Empower loan origination system, was sold […]
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The title insurance industry began its recovery last year from its massive skid at the end of the refinance boom. Companies generated $16.2 billion in title insurance premiums in 2024, a 7% annual increase, the American Land Title Association reported Thursday. The positive momentum follows year-over-year premiums written declining 31% in 2023 and 16% in
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While the 30-year fixed rate mortgage remained under 7% for the 17th consecutive week according to Freddie Mac’s calculations, it increased 5 basis points as the bond markets remain volatile over the U.S. economy. This and other measurements moved in the same direction with the yield on the 10-year Treasury, which rose 25 basis points
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