Digital transformation has become increasingly important for title companies and real estate attorneys in recent years. Keeping pace with rising customer expectations is more challenging than ever, and digitization may hold the answers to successfully navigating many of the changes. However, since navigating innovation isn’t always easy, we turned to Jim Czapiga, president and CEO of CATIC Family of Companies, for his thoughts. In this episode, Kosta and Jim explore:

• How technology helps teams “work smarter, not harder and longer.” 
• Why evolving technology holds the promise of making personal connections stronger and fostering trust. 
• How remote online notarization (RON) plays a role in supporting digital transformation. 

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With the Fed hiking interest rates several times since 2022, many industry professionals want to know what's next.  Kosta sat down with Patrick Stone, chairman and founder of Williston Financial Group, to discuss his outlook on the market and prediction for the future. Together, they explore what's next for the real estate industry, interest rate forecasts, AI, and how title companies can prepare for the future. 

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Will the real estate market decline in 2023? Curious whether a recession is still expected to hit? Join us as we speak with Doug Duncan, senior vice president and chief economist at Fannie Mae, who will answer these questions and others.

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Lynne Tucker Chandler, mortgage industry expert and Ginnie Mae’s Digital Collateral Program Director, joins Stavvy’s Finside ChatsⓇ podcast to discuss the benefits and obstacles of digital mortgage closing and eNote. Looking ahead, Lynne believes the mortgage industry has been waiting for the federal government to step into the digital mortgage closing space, and now that they have, adoption is sure to follow. 

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A year after making remote online notarization (RON) permanent in New Hampshire, industry leaders remain cautious.

Carol Willoughby, VP, Regional Underwriting Director for First American Title Insurance Company, and Roselyn Langianese, President of Summit Title, join Stavvy’s Finside Chats podcast to discuss the hesitation around RON adoption in New Hampshire and how widespread education of its benefits is instrumental in driving adoption and sustainable change in the industry.

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In the wake of the FHFA announcement that attorney opinion letters will be accepted in place of title insurance, professionals are concerned about what this will mean for the mortgage industry. Diane Tomb, CEO of ALTA, joins Stavvy’s Finside Chats podcast to share her perspective on attorney opinion letters, the potential risks for lenders and consumers, and why title insurance is still the best option for homebuyers.

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Much innovation has happened in the title industry, with more on the horizon. From eClosing adoption to RON state legislation and momentum on the SECURE Notarization Act, the title industry has seen success in embracing title insurance technology and policy. What can we learn from an industry challenging the status quo with no holds barred? Steve Gottheim, General Counsel for the American Land Title Association (ALTA), joins Stavvy’s Finside Chats podcast to debunk title insurance technology myths and share lessons in innovation that are sure to inspire every listener. 

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Today, paper is coming into question, and digital mortgages are gaining traction and becoming the preferred option for leading lenders, title agents, and customers. Simon Moir, Vice President and Segment Leader at Wolters Kluwer Compliance Solutions, joins Stavvy’s Finside Chats podcast to discuss the hesitations around eNote adoption and how the mortgage industry can get more comfortable embracing change.  

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Consumers are now demanding digital loan origination options. Justin Perry, Senior Loan Officer at Loan Depot, joins Stavvy's Finside Chats to discuss his experience in loan origination, what buyers are asking for in the changing real estate market, and why digital mortgage technology is the answer to meet demand. 

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While the industry keeps a watchful eye on mortgage rates, other opportunities in the housing market must be addressed. Alexia Smokler, Director of Fair Housing Policy and Programs for the National Association of Realtors, is passionate about closing the fair housing gap with increased access to affordable home loan programs.

At Stavvy, we’re committed to raising awareness and increasing education about homeownership inequalities. Below are helpful resources to learn about fair housing and fair lending. 

Fair housing and fair lending resources:

• Fair Housing Resources 
• FDIC: Fair Lending Resource Center
• NAR Course - Bias Override: Overcoming Barriers to Fair Housing
• National Fair Housing Training Academy: Basics of Fair Housing Resources
• The Office of Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity 
• NAR News & Commentary: Repairers of the Breach
• Fairhaven: A Fair Housing Simulation
• 4 Hot Button Topics in the Mortgage, Fintech, and Real Estate Industries
• Creating Housing and Lending Ecosystems that Drive Change

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