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January 6, 2022LATEST NEWS: First National Title Insurance Company Promotes DJ Horn to Southwest Region Agency...All Region News, East Coast Region News, Florida Region News, Great Lakes Region News, Latest News, Mid-Atlantic Region News, Midwest Region News, News, Pacific Region News, Southeast Region, Southwest Region, Western RegionPLANO, TEXAS - First National Title Insurance Company (FNTI) is proud to announce the promotion of DJ Horn to... -
Alabama, Alaska, All Region News, All States, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, East Coast Region News, Florida Region News, Georgia, Great Lakes Region News, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Messages from the CEO, Michigan, Mid-Atlantic Region News, Midwest Region News, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pacific Region News, Pennsylvania, Region News, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Southeast Region, Southwest Region, Tennessee, Texas, Upper Midwest Region, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, Washington D.C., West Virginia, Western Region, Wisconsin, WyomingThis is our favorite time of year. It is the season we reflect on everything you have done for...
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December 16, 2021LATEST NEWS: First National Title Insurance Company Hires Mark Ginzo as Sr. Title...All Region News, East Coast Region News, Florida Region News, Great Lakes Region News, Latest News, Mid-Atlantic Region News, Midwest Region News, News, Pacific Region News, Southeast Region, Southwest Region, Western RegionPLANO, TEXAS - First National Title Insurance Company (FNTI) is excited to announce the addition of Mark Ginzo in...
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December 7, 2021LATEST NEWS: First National Title Insurance Company Promotes Ned Livornese to National Underwriting CounselAll Region News, East Coast Region News, Florida Region News, Great Lakes Region News, Latest News, Mid-Atlantic Region News, Midwest Region News, News, Pacific Region News, Southeast Region, Southwest Region, Western RegionPLANO, TEXAS - First National Title Insurance Company (FNTI) is excited to announce the promotion of Ned Livornese to...
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December 6, 2021LATEST NEWS: First National Title Insurance Company Promotes Chad Hansen to Chief Operating OfficerAll Region News, East Coast Region News, Florida Region News, Great Lakes Region News, Latest News, Mid-Atlantic Region News, Midwest Region News, News, Pacific Region News, Southeast Region, Southwest Region, Western RegionPLANO, TEXAS - First National Title Insurance Company (FNTI) is excited to announce the promotion of Chad Hansen to...
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Alabama, Alaska, All Region News, All States, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, East Coast Region News, Florida Region News, Georgia, Great Lakes Region News, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Messages from the CEO, Michigan, Mid-Atlantic Region News, Midwest Region News, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pacific Region News, Pennsylvania, Region News, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Southeast Region, Southwest Region, Tennessee, Texas, Upper Midwest Region, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, Washington D.C., West Virginia, Western Region, Wisconsin, WyomingAs First National Title Insurance Company (FNTI) begins to close out 2021, I can’t help but reflect on the...
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Alabama, Georgia, Mississippi, News, North Carolina, Region News, South Carolina, Southeast Region, TennesseeAs 2021 comes to end and the holiday season is here, I want to send a heart felt thank...
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Fall is coming to an end but before we tip our hats to another sweltering summer our team was...
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November 15, 2021Out & About: FNTI Attends Florida Land Title Association's "Together Again" Annual Convention!First National Title Insurance Company attended the Florida Land Title Association's Annual Convention at Ponte Verde Beach, FL! We were...
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One of my favorite times of the year is quickly approaching, the beginning of ski season in the West. Winter...
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Some Companies Talk the Talk; here at FNTI we are encouraged to Walk the Walk. This past Friday, November 12th...
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Kim Whitlock, Devin Storms and Brian Phillips attended the Denver Metro Brokers annual meeting this week, which was held...
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All Region News, All States, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, East Coast Region News, Florida Region News, Great Lakes Region News, Maryland, Michigan, Mid-Atlantic Region News, Midwest Region News, Nevada, New Mexico, Ohio, Oklahoma, Out & About, Pacific Region News, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Southeast Region, Southwest Region, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington D.C., Western RegionFirst National Title Insurance Company attended the ALTAOne Conference this past week in New Orleans, LA! We were honored...
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October 18, 2021LATEST NEWS: First National Title Insurance Company Adds Barry Sloop as South Carolina...PLANO, TEXAS - First National Title Insurance Company (FNTI) is excited to announce the addition of Barry Sloop in...
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October 7, 2021Out & About: FNTI Attends Pennsylvania Land Title Association's 100th Annual Convention!First National Title Insurance Company attended the Pennsylvania Land Title Association's 100th Annual Convention at Hilton Penn's Landing! We were...
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FNTI was lucky enough to get box seat tickets for this season's Houston Polo Club! We were also lucky...
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The Roller Coaster like ups and downs of interest rates, refinance applications, and shortages in available housing has continued...
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September 23, 2021LATEST NEWS: First National Title Insurance Company Adds Tom & Cheryl Klein to Lead...All Region News, East Coast Region News, Florida Region News, Great Lakes Region News, Latest News, Mid-Atlantic Region News, Midwest Region News, News, Pacific Region News, Southeast Region, Southwest Region, Western RegionPLANO, TEXAS - First National Title Insurance Company (FNTI) is pleased to announce the addition of Tom &...
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September 22, 2021LATEST NEWS: FNTI Makes DBJ's 2021 Middle Market 50 - Fastest Growing Companies List!All Region News, East Coast Region News, Florida Region News, Great Lakes Region News, Latest News, Mid-Atlantic Region News, Midwest Region News, Pacific Region News, Southeast Region, Southwest Region, Upper Midwest Region, Western RegionNext up on our list of achievements is making the Dallas Business Journal's Middle Market 50 - Fastest Growing...
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September 20, 2021UNDERWRITING Q&A: How do I clear a recorded Notice of Interest as a Requirement...A. Notices of Interest were originally designed to put parties dealing with real property on notice of a claim...
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September 20, 2021Out & About: FNTI Attends Land Title Association of Arizona Convention at We-Ko-Pa Casino...First National Title Insurance Company attended the Land Title Association of Arizona Annual Convention last week at the We-Ko-Pa...
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September 16, 2021Congratulations to John Micciche for His Appointment to the Maryland Insurance Administration Property &...First National Title Insurance Company is excited to spread the awesome news of Agency Representative, John Micciche, and his...
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First National Title Insurance Company sponsored and attended the LTAC Convention this past week! Your favorite Agency Managers -...
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We are so excited about the upcoming LTAA Convention, September 15-17th! Your favorite Agency Managers - DJ Horn, Tracey...
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September 9, 2021LATEST NEWS: First National Title Insurance Company Expands & Hires Matt Powell...PLANO, TEXAS - First National Title Insurance Company (FNTI) is excited to announce the addition of Matt Powell, senior...
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Southwest Title Insurance Company (SWTIC) is benefitting from the overall increase in the national real estate activity, and I...
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Alabama, Alaska, All Region News, All States, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, East Coast Region News, Florida Region News, Georgia, Great Lakes Region News, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Messages from the CEO, Michigan, Mid-Atlantic Region News, Midwest Region News, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pacific Region News, Pennsylvania, Region News, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Southeast Region, Southwest Region, Tennessee, Texas, Upper Midwest Region, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, Washington D.C., West Virginia, Western Region, Wisconsin, WyomingFirst National Title Insurance Company (FNTI) is benefitting from the overall increase in the national real estate activity, and...
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September 7, 2021LATEST NEWS | First National Title Insurance Company Adds Tim Donovan as SVP, Great...PLANO, TEXAS - First National Title Insurance Company (FNTI) is excited to announce the addition of Tim Donovan to...
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Have you heard? FNTI is reshaping the underwriting industry in the West! So, we’ve been hitting the pavement, going...
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August 24, 2021TITLE TIPS: Important TDI Compliance Reminders Regarding Escrow Officer License RenewalsPer TLTA Escrow Officers and Title Agents: Important TDI Compliance Reminders Regarding Escrow Officer License RenewalsSome escrow officers are failing...
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Jamie Barker, Agency Manager, was apart of the 2021 Clay Shoot Challenge presented by First National Bank this past...
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August 23, 2021LATEST NEWS: First National Title Insurance Company Introduces FLEX by FNTI, Title Production Services...All Region News, East Coast Region News, Florida Region News, Great Lakes Region News, Latest News, Mid-Atlantic Region News, Midwest Region News, Pacific Region News, Southeast Region, Southwest Region, Upper Midwest Region, Western RegionPLANO, TEXAS - First National Title Insurance Company (FNTI) is excited to announce FLEX by FNTI, revamped Title Production...
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I just finished the tour of the Southwest Region’s (Texas, Oklahoma and Arkansas) conventions and got the opportunity to see...
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FNTI attended the annual TLTA Convention which was held this year at the new Kalahari Resort in Round Rock,...
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All Region News, East Coast Region News, Florida Region News, Great Lakes Region News, Latest News, Mid-Atlantic Region News, Midwest Region News, Pacific Region News, Southeast Region, Southwest Region, Upper Midwest Region, Western RegionFrom all of us at First National Title Insurance Company, we would like to thank our loyal customers and...
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Have you heard! FNTI is reshaping the underwriting industry in Florida. So, we’ve been hitting the pavement, going from...
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I have accepted that summer is coming to an end, the leaves are starting to turn, and the winds...
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A: A “Master Indemnity” refers to the Texas Master Indemnity Agreement (Form T-29) set forth in Procedural Rule P-11....
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As we start another incredible quarter of growth and expansion, Southwest Title Insurance Company (SWTIC) has created additional regions...
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Alabama, Alaska, All Region News, All States, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, East Coast Region News, Florida Region News, Georgia, Great Lakes Region News, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Messages from the CEO, Michigan, Mid-Atlantic Region News, Midwest Region News, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pacific Region News, Pennsylvania, Region News, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Southeast Region, Southwest Region, Tennessee, Texas, Upper Midwest Region, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, Washington D.C., West Virginia, Western Region, Wisconsin, WyomingAs we start another incredible quarter of growth and expansion, First National Title Insurance Company (FNTI) has created additional...
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FNTI and our very own Chance Perkins (VP, Underwriting Counsel) was honored to attend the ribbon cutting ceremony for...
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July 21, 2021Underwriting Q&A: If RON (remote online notarization) is utilized for notarization of a document...A: Subject to advance verification of the County Clerk’s willingness to recognize the procedure, there is a mechanism set...
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A. No. Title can be vested in an adult age 21 or older as custodian for minor children under...
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July 17, 2021Michigan Land Title Association’s Annual Convention and Swearing in of Directors and Executive Board...First National Title Insurance Company is always happy to support local land title associations and their members of title professionals around the...
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Summer is well under way in the Rocky Mountains, and the shops and restaurants have been buzzing with excited...
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Getting to Know Brad Jones - SVP, Florida Region Agency Manager Since I was a young child, my family vacationed...
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As we’re smack dab in the middle of Summer 2021, It’s hard to believe the halfway point of the year has arrived so quickly. As a...
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We are so excited for our Florida based independent agent, Title Geeks, who opened a new location in Tennessee!...
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July 6, 2021LATEST NEWS | First National Title Insurance Company™ Adds Brad Jones as SVP, Florida...PLANO, TEXAS - First National Title Insurance Company (FNTI) is excited to announce the addition of Brad Jones to...
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June 29, 2021LATEST NEWS: First National Title Insurance Company Adds Agency Manager & Underwriting Counsel...Delaware, Latest News, Maryland, Mid-Atlantic Region News, News, Pennsylvania, Virginia, Washington D.C., West VirginiaPLANO, TEXAS - First National Title Insurance Company (FNTI) is pleased to announce the addition and welcome of John...
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June 24, 2021LATEST NEWS | First National Title Insurance Company™ Expands and Hires Jacquie Brink as...Arizona, Colorado, Florida Region News, Great Lakes Region News, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Latest News, Michigan, Nevada, New Mexico, News, Ohio, Oklahoma, Southwest Region, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, VirginiaPLANO, TEXAS - First National Title Insurance Company (FNTI) is excited to announce the addition of Jacquie Brink, senior...
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FNTI attended the 10th Annual Bay Fishing Tournament with Landtitle Texas. The tournament supports Friends for Hope, which helps...
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May 28, 2021LATEST NEWS: First National Title Insurance Company Adds Anthony Nalbone as SVP, Mid-Atlantic...Delaware, Latest News, Maryland, Mid-Atlantic Region News, News, Pennsylvania, Virginia, Washington D.C., West VirginiaPLANO, TEXAS - First National Title Insurance Company (FNTI) is excited to announce the addition of Anthony Nalbone, Senior...
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Love celebrating our agents and their achievements! We recently awarded Pioneer Title with our Clean Audit Award. Thank you...
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When our agents work hard they need some rest and relaxation. Agency Manager, Tara Caballero, arranged chair massages for...
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April 15, 2021Out & About: Quentin Dunn with Select Title Awarded TLTA Land Title School Scholarship!We were so thrilled to be able to award a scholarship to Quentin Dunn with Select Title - River...
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The national news painted a grim, but accurate, scene in Texas last month. There were rolling blackouts lasting anywhere from...
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Alabama, Alaska, All Region News, All States, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, East Coast Region News, Florida Region News, Georgia, Great Lakes Region News, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Messages from the CEO, Michigan, Mid-Atlantic Region News, Midwest Region News, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, New York COVID-19 News, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pacific Region News, Pennsylvania, Region News, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Southeast Region, Southwest Region, Tennessee, Texas, Upper Midwest Region, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, Washington D.C., West Virginia, Western Region, Wisconsin, WyomingThe national news painted a grim, but accurate, scene in Texas last month. There were rolling blackouts lasting anywhere from...
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HEADS UP! As you get ready to renew your title agent license with the Texas Department of Insurance (TDI),...
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FNTI's Sean Everest taught a class on the new TREC CE regarding the new contract changes. Thanks for having us...
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February 26, 2021LATEST NEWS | First National Title Insurance Company™ Adds Norma Scott as Agency ManagerArizona, Colorado, Florida Region News, Latest News, Nevada, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Southwest Region, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Virginia COVID-19 NewsPLANO, TEXAS - First National Title Insurance Company™ (FNTI™) is excited to announce the addition of Norma Scott to...
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Alabama, Alaska, All Region News, All States, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, East Coast Region News, Florida Region News, Georgia, Great Lakes Region News, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Messages from the CEO, Michigan, Mid-Atlantic Region News, Midwest Region News, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, New York COVID-19 News, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pacific Region News, Pennsylvania, Region News, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Southeast Region, Southwest Region, Tennessee, Texas, Upper Midwest Region, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, Washington D.C., West Virginia, Western Region, Wisconsin, WyomingThe title insurance industry is one of the few to emerge from 2020 in better shape than it was...
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Silverleaf Title Insurance Agency: Helping is in their DNA! For over 15 years their leadership team has worked tirelessly...
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Team Title Services simplifies the process of buying and selling real estate. They combine years’ of experience with the...
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January 20, 2021Underwriting Q&A: Is a Small Estate Affidavit an acceptable/insurable procedure to handle the affairs...A: In limited situations, the Small Estate Affidavit may be relied upon to evidence a transfer of the decedent’s...
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View on/as webpageNotices and reminders for escrow officers and title agents / direct operationsEscrow officers can now use Sircon...
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Our lovely and talented George Stablein speaking on Surveys at Winslow’s Wine Cafe for Sewell Title. Thanks everyone at Sewell...
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Alabama, Alaska, All Region News, All States, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, East Coast Region News, Florida Region News, Georgia, Great Lakes Region News, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Messages from the CEO, Michigan, Mid-Atlantic Region News, Midwest Region News, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, New York COVID-19 News, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pacific Region News, Pennsylvania, Region News, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Southeast Region, Southwest Region, Tennessee, Texas, Upper Midwest Region, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, Washington D.C., West Virginia, Western Region, Wisconsin, WyomingWho could have imagined that 2020 would become a record year for the industry? In January, the economy was...
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Congratulations to this year'sUGLY SWEATER CONTEST WINNERS! 1ST PLACE - BEST OVERALL The $125 Gift Cards goes to...CentraLand Title (Nicole Stairs)...
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As we come to the end of 2020, I want to thank all of you for the fantastic job...
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A hard working title office with plenty of industry experience to go around, we are thrilled to highlight Casuso...
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George Stablein took Town Square Title Agents to dinner and light show this past week. Happy Holidays and hope...
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December 10, 2020Underwriting Q&A: Is there an alternative for the notarization of a document when the...A: Yes, Section 406.0165 of the Texas Government Code provides a method for notarization of a document for an...
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December 10, 2020UNDERWRITING Q&A: I have a property that is being sold, encumbered or purchased by...A. Yes. A certification of trust statement from a trustee pursuant to UCA 75-7-1013. The statute states that in...
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A. As custodian for the minor child/children under NMSA 46-7-11, commonly referred to as the Uniform Transfers to Minors...
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December 10, 2020UNDERWRITING Q&A: I have a Colorado property wherein the property owner is deceased....A. In most cases, no. C.R.S 15-13-204 provides a very simple process for authenticating an out-of-state personal representative’s authority...
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December 10, 2020UNDERWRITING Q&A: I have a property that is being sold, encumbered or purchased by...A. Yes. A certification of trust statement from a trustee pursuant to A.R.S. 14-11013. The statute states that in...
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December 10, 2020Underwriting Q&A: Does a judgement lien acquired before bankruptcy that is subsequently discharged in...No. A properly discharged judgment included in a bankruptcy does not become a lien against property that is later...
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Please join First National Title Insurance for anUGLY SWEATER CONTEST! Post a photo to Facebook wearing your Ugly Holiday Sweater...
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Ryan Peterson presented Title 101 with their authorized agent trophy! Way to make it official! “It was so great to...
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Alabama, Alaska, All Region News, All States, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, East Coast Region News, Florida Region News, Georgia, Great Lakes Region News, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Messages from the CEO, Michigan, Mid-Atlantic Region News, Midwest Region News, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, New York COVID-19 News, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pacific Region News, Pennsylvania, Region News, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Southeast Region, Southwest Region, Tennessee, Texas, Upper Midwest Region, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, Washington D.C., West Virginia, Western Region, Wisconsin, WyomingNovember has traditionally been the time of year our nation gives thanks. President Lincoln officially declared the fourth Thursday...
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November 19, 2020Underwriting Q&A: What is the effect of a disclaimer of interest in property? (TX)A: A disclaimer may be used for a variety of reasons including federal tax purposes (avoid gift taxes) and...
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Rocky Mountain Escrow & Title Inc. understands that buying or selling a home is a monumental endeavor. Their award-winning customer...
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One of our First National Title (FNTI) agents, South Land Title, LLC in Bryan, Texas, has two employees involved...
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All of us at FNTI our honored to be able to get to work with what we like to...
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Want to save your customers Money? Don’t forget about the re-issue credit! Reissue Rate Credit - If the seller can produce...
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This month Sean Everest was out teaching Garner Abstract & Title as well as some of their agents! Way...
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Alabama, Alaska, All Region News, All States, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, East Coast Region News, Florida Region News, Georgia, Great Lakes Region News, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Messages from the CEO, Michigan, Mid-Atlantic Region News, Midwest Region News, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, New York COVID-19 News, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pacific Region News, Pennsylvania, Region News, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Southeast Region, Southwest Region, Tennessee, Texas, Upper Midwest Region, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, Washington D.C., West Virginia, Western Region, Wisconsin, WyomingOur national elections are less than a week away and the stakes have never been higher. I have struggled all...
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Earlier this month FNTI's Ryan Peterson presented Vison Title with their authorized agent trophy! Look how pretty it is!...
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October 26, 2020LATEST NEWS: | First National Title Insurance Company Expands into the State of Utah,...Arizona, Colorado, Florida Region News, Latest News, Nevada, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Southwest Region, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Virginia COVID-19 NewsFirst National Title Insurance Company (FNTI) is excited to announce the addition of Kristen Jorgensen to its western region...
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*Info taken from the Texas Land Title Association.* USEFUL WEBSITES Texas Department of Insurance and TDI Division of Workers' Compensationwww.tdi.texas.govTexas...
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October 20, 2020UNDERWRITING Q&A: What are the guidelines for insuring following a Sheriff’s Sale in Arizona?A: You must review the Order Authorizing the Sale. The Court’s Order should set forth rights of redemption following the sale. ...
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A: Yes. While we may have covered this subject in past blog topics or bulletins, we continue to see claims filed wherein...
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First National’s Agent highlight this month is Estie Leavitt Azulay, Founder & CEO of Florida Title Center. Estie Leavitt Azulay,...
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October 13, 2020LATEST NEWS: | First National Title Insurance Company Adds Kyle K. Rank as Executive...Arizona, Colorado, Florida Region News, Latest News, Nevada, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Southwest Region, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Virginia COVID-19 NewsFirst National Title Insurance Company (FNTI) is pleased to announce the addition of Kyle K. Rank to its leadership...
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Arizona, Colorado, Florida Region News, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Southwest Region, Tennessee, Texas, Title TipsWHAT IS CYBER FRAUD? Cyber Fraud is when credit and financial information is criminally stolen or taken online by a...
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Our very own Sean Everest, Underwriting Counsel, spent time at Championship Title training their Escrow Officers. Thanks for having...
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Alabama, Alaska, All Region News, All States, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, East Coast Region News, Florida Region News, Georgia, Great Lakes Region News, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Messages from the CEO, Michigan, Mid-Atlantic Region News, Midwest Region News, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, New York COVID-19 News, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pacific Region News, Pennsylvania, Region News, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Southeast Region, Southwest Region, Tennessee, Texas, Upper Midwest Region, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, Washington D.C., West Virginia, Western Region, Wisconsin, WyomingFirst National Title Insurance Company (FNTI) is moving quickly to become licensed in 11 more states (UT, NV, VA,...
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Arizona, Colorado, Education & Training, Florida Region News, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Southwest Region, Tennessee, TexasHave you ever sent an email that was meant to be funny only to have the recipient misunderstand and respond...
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September 21, 2020UNDERWRITING Q&A: Can a Quitclaim Deed be used, instead of a foreclosure, to eliminate...A: Most likely, no. An Agreement for Deed, also known as an “Installment Land Contract” is a form...
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September 21, 2020UNDERWRITING Q&A: At what point will title be insurable following a tax sale in...A: These will always be evaluated on a case-by-case basis. Prior to obtaining a Treasurer’s Deed, the purchaser at a tax...
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September 17, 2020Underwriting Q&A: Does an Affidavit of Heirship convey title to real property? (TX)A: No. While we may have covered this subject in past blog topics or bulletins, we continue to see claims filed wherein...
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FNTI spent Labor Day Weekend with the Bushnell Frontier Title branch scalloping out of Crystal River, FL into the...
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We are loving all our agents out there representing FNTI with our new face masks/scarfs! You all are looking...
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FNTI has really turned the corner in the State of Florida this year, and we’ve been able to do...
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A: Florida DFS-licensed title agencies, located in and outside Florida, are required to submit information (“The Data Call”) about...
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Congratulations Hill Country Titles and 50 Years in Business! We here at FNTI are so honored to work with...
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A: Yes, provided certain underwriting criteria are followed. Beneficiary Deeds, called Transfer on Death or TOD deeds in other...
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August 20, 2020Underwriting Q&A: For insuring purposes, will a Power of Attorney executed by a Trustee...A: We will recognize the delegation of real property powers in accordance with Section 113.018 of the Texas Property Code (see...
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When this pandemic began, those of us in the title industry were not quite certain we were actually “essential.” Once...
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It was FNTI’s official launch In Colorado on August 6th at Plum Creek Golf Club in Castle Rock, CO....
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Alabama, Alaska, All Region News, All States, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, East Coast Region News, Florida Region News, Georgia, Great Lakes Region News, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Messages from the CEO, Michigan, Michigan COVID-19 News, Mid-Atlantic Region News, Midwest Region News, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, New York COVID-19 News, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pacific Region News, Pennsylvania, Region News, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Southeast Region, Southwest Region, Tennessee, Texas, Upper Midwest Region, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, Washington D.C., Washington D.C. COVID-19 News, West Virginia, Western Region, Wisconsin, WyomingIt is so difficult to watch the news, listen to the radio, or walk into any business and be reminded...
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The First National Title Insurance team placed second in the Title Division and fourth overall in the Pat Doyle...
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A: Effective July 1, 2020, Scrivener’s Errors found in legal descriptions shall be corrected by Curative Notice recorded in...
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July 20, 2020Underwriting Q&A: What is the waiting period in Colorado for insuring a property following...COLORADO A: Nine years. C.R.S. 39-12-104 provides that an owner of real property who was under a legal disability at...
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TEXAS A: If a principal designates their spouse as an agent under a durable power of attorney, a subsequent divorce...
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Blackacre Escrow Title & Abstract, LLC in Gatesville, Texas formed in 2013 to offer the citizens of Coryell County...
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June 30, 2020Underwriting Q&A: What types of identification may a notary rely upon in performing an...TEXAS A: Section 121.005 of the Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code governs the type of ID that can be accepted by...
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FNTI's Sean Everest educated Select Title this past week with a Marital Property & Divorce Class! As you can...
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June 24, 2020LATEST NEWS: First National Title Insurance Company Adds Staff to Western Regional DivisionArizona, Colorado, Florida Region News, Latest News, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Southwest Region, Tennessee, TexasPLANO, TEXAS - Dallas based First National Title Insurance Company (FNTI) added three industry experts to its growing footprint in...
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FNTI's Sean Everest is out there dropping knowledge on our agents! Recently he stopped by the Monarch Title office...
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Open all doors before each showing and sanitize all doors before and after each showing.Leave cabinet doors open and...
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4 Tips for people who are buying homes during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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All States COVID-19 News, Arizona, Colorado, Florida Region News, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Southwest Region, Tennessee, TexasAmerican Land Title Association – Coronavirus: https://www.alta.org/business-tools/coronavirus.cfmLegislation: “SECURE Notarization Act: ALTA is working with other trade associations and industry partners...
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Texas Driver’s License (DL) Expiration Dates Extended, DL Offices Closed in Light of COVID-19 Outbreak: https://www.dps.texas.gov/director_staff/media_and_communications/pr/2020/0319a* Effective Thursday, March 19,...
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General Link: https://www.tlta.com/TLTA/Resources/Coronavirus_Resources/TLTA/Resources/Coronavirus.aspx?hkey=5dac65fe-8ca0-4051-9b29-ec5aa2e4812fCounty/District Clerk and County Office Operations: https://www.tlta.com/documents/COVID_Counties.pdf*Orange County: County Clerk’s office is closed to the public and may require...
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June 1, 2020Florida Land Title Association - Joint Letter to the Governor Amid COVID-19 Essential Businesses...
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June 1, 2020Florida Land Title Association - Letter to CFO Patronis and Insurance Commissioner Calling for...
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FNTI's Jamie Barker dropped by the CentraLand Office and brought donuts! Yum! This was the first visit with...
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FNTI's Jamie Barker surprised Monarch Title by bringing them cookies to lift spirits. This was the first visit...
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James L. Anderson started Championship Title of Austin, LLC, just over two years ago, but he is not new to...
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Alabama, Alaska, All Region News, All States, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, East Coast Region News, Florida Region News, Georgia, Great Lakes Region News, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Messages from the CEO, Michigan, Mid-Atlantic Region News, Midwest Region News, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Mexico, North Carolina, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pacific Region News, Pennsylvania, Region News, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Southeast Region, Southwest Region, Tennessee, Texas, Upper Midwest Region, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, Washington D.C., West Virginia, Western Region, Wisconsin, WyomingPrior to the pandemic and the most disruptive event in our nation’s recent history, the economy and the title industry were...
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We at FNTI would like to congratulate Randy Gilbert of Florida's Title Insurance Company for being chosen as a...
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First National Title's Agent Spotlight this month is Craig Malatesta, Owner of Vision Title, located in Orlando, Florida. As an...
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April 20, 2020Underwriting Q&A: Is an ancillary probate proceeding necessary in the State where the property...All States, Arizona, Colorado, Florida Region News, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Southwest Region, Tennessee, Texas, Underwriting Q & A'sTEXAS An ancillary probate procedure is not always required in Texas. The easiest method for handling a foreign probate (“foreign” is defined as...
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Alabama, Alaska, All Region News, All States, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, East Coast Region News, Florida Region News, Georgia, Great Lakes Region News, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Messages from the CEO, Michigan, Michigan COVID-19 News, Mid-Atlantic Region News, Midwest Region News, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Mexico, North Carolina, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pacific Region News, Pennsylvania, Region News, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Southeast Region, Southwest Region, Tennessee, Texas, Upper Midwest Region, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, Washington D.C., Washington D.C. COVID-19 News, West Virginia, Western Region, Wisconsin, WyomingI’ve revised the April Blog I had planned because of the incredible events we now face. With a worldwide pandemic...
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April 2, 2020Lenders to Begin Processing CARES Act Paycheck Protection Program Loans Tonight at 12:01 a.m....
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April 2, 2020Emergency Guidance on Home Equity Lending (Signing locations and more addressed in guidance published...
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March 27, 2020TDI Issues Guidance on Electronic Signatures (New guidance for title industry on electronic signatures...
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March 26, 2020TDI Temporarily Eases Requirements to Help Title Agents Cope with COVID (Escrow, Licensing, CE...
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AA Davis Title, LLC in Crocket, Texas, is the recipient of the Texas Clean Audit Award for having the...
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This month we'd like to highlight American Guaranty Title! American Guaranty Title was founded in 1998. They are based...
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Alabama, Alaska, All Region News, All States, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, East Coast Region News, Florida Region News, Georgia, Great Lakes Region News, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Messages from the CEO, Michigan, Michigan COVID-19 News, Mid-Atlantic Region News, Midwest Region News, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Mexico, North Carolina, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pacific Region News, Pennsylvania, Region News, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Southeast Region, Southwest Region, Tennessee, Texas, Upper Midwest Region, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, Washington D.C., Washington D.C. COVID-19 News, West Virginia, Western Region, Wisconsin, WyomingDear Agents, First National Title Insurance Company’s (FNTI) first concern is the safety and security of our employees and clients. We...
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FNTI had a great turn out at Legend Title and Abstract in Laredo, TX for a CE class with...
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This month we'd like to highlight, Belinda Rivera, with Las Cruces Abstract & Title Company! She received the “2019...
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Alabama, Alaska, All Region News, All States, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, East Coast Region News, Florida Region News, Georgia, Great Lakes Region News, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Messages from the CEO, Michigan, Mid-Atlantic Region News, Midwest Region News, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Mexico, North Carolina, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pacific Region News, Pennsylvania, Region News, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Southeast Region, Southwest Region, Tennessee, Texas, Upper Midwest Region, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, Washington D.C., West Virginia, Western Region, Wisconsin, WyomingAfter taking a few months off from my monthly Blog, it is time to get back to sharing news about...
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Another great year of holiday cheer! Thank you again for everyone who participated! We have the best agents...
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December 17, 2019Underwriting Q&A: Is a title company responsible for obtaining and paying for services at...All States, Arizona, Colorado, Florida Region News, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Southwest Region, Tennessee, Texas, Underwriting Q & A'sQ: Is a title company responsible for obtaining and paying for services at a closing settlement to assist customers...
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First National Title Insurance and our very own, Sean Everest (aka Santa!), had some CE learning time as well...
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Please join First National Title Insurance for anUGLY SWEATER CONTEST December 9th – 20th*Winners will be announced Monday, December 23rd* Post...
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All States, Arizona, Colorado, Florida Region News, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Southwest Region, Tennessee, Texas, Underwriting Q & A'sQ: What in the world is PACA and PSA? A: “PACA” refers to the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act, while “PSA”...
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We love checking in and helping our customers! Thanks for having us Texas Title Company!
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Our VP/Underwriting Counsel, Sean Everest, hopped around to several Texas Title Offices around Texas and attended events, put on...
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Thanks for having us Envision Title! Our Underwriting Cousel, Sean Everest with COO - Brad Honn and Business Development rep,...
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We were so proud to help honor Thomas Baird, one of the owners of CentraLand Title Company in Temple,...
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“Writer’s block—a phrase that creates literary paralysis to all authors, and one I had until the last three days I...
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Arizona, Colorado, Florida Region News, Latest News, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Southwest Region, Tennessee, TexasFrom all of us at First National Title Insurance Company, we would like to thank our loyal customers and...
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When you add “white glove” customer service with a heavy dose of fun, what results is an award winning...
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Alabama, Alaska, All Region News, All States, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, East Coast Region News, Florida Region News, Georgia, Great Lakes Region News, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Messages from the CEO, Michigan, Mid-Atlantic Region News, Midwest Region News, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Mexico, North Carolina, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pacific Region News, Pennsylvania, Region News, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Southeast Region, Southwest Region, Tennessee, Texas, Upper Midwest Region, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, Washington D.C., West Virginia, Western Region, Wisconsin, WyomingFirst National Title Insurance Company (FNTI) is proud to announce that our national market share ranking has moved up to the...
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From left to right: Kuia Taiaroa - Executive Director Rehab Manager of the Alamogordo, NM Habitat for Humanity, DJ...
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July 25, 2019Underwriting Q&A: If the subject property is the seller’s homestead, can I remove the...Q: If the subject property is the seller’s homestead, can I remove the abstract of judgment against the seller (debtor) from...
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The First National Title fishing team of Geri Hosterman, Kelsey Granberry (Admiral Title), Chance Perkins, and Chris Phillips, place...
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Jerry Secrest and Thomas Baird founded CentraLand Title Company in the 1980s and have worked hard to turn a...
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Alabama, Alaska, All Region News, All States, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, East Coast Region News, Florida Region News, Georgia, Great Lakes Region News, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Messages from the CEO, Michigan, Mid-Atlantic Region News, Midwest Region News, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Mexico, North Carolina, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pacific Region News, Pennsylvania, Region News, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Southeast Region, Southwest Region, Tennessee, Texas, Upper Midwest Region, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, Washington D.C., West Virginia, Western Region, Wisconsin, WyomingLast month, I had the opportunity to attend and participate in a panel discussion at the National Settlement Services...
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As we celebrate this month the foundation of our country with fireworks, Barbecue, and festivities, I like to focus...
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FNTI Underwriting Counsel, David Hays, took to the mound to throw out the ceremonial first pitch at the Cleburne...
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“Deep summer is when laziness finds respectability.” -Sam Keen “Summer, summertime. Time to sit back and unwind.” -DJ Jazzy Jeff...
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Serving Clients and Building Relationships on the Coast Jeff Boll started Coastal Land Title in 2015 and soon after became...
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June 21, 2019Out and About: FNTI Texas Agency Team Attends the TLTA Annual Conference and Business...The Texas Agency and Leadership Teams traveled to Bastrop recently to attend the TLTA Annual Business Conference and Business Meeting. This...
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Q: Are “AG” rollback taxes the only type of rollback tax that can be assessed for the collection of...
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Brooks Koepka, the winner of the 2019 PGA Championship Golf Tournament last month, has found an effective way in dealing...
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Thanks to our loyal customers, employees, and friends, First National Title Insurance Company has made the Dallas...
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May 28, 2019Underwriting Q&A: If the current seller was awarded the property in a divorce proceeding,...All States, Arizona, Colorado, Florida Region News, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Southwest Region, Tennessee, Texas, Underwriting Q & A'sQ: If the current seller was awarded the property in a divorce proceeding, do we need to worry...
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“As social animals, we need friends and what attracts them is trust.” - Dalai Lama “People do business with those they...
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April Roberts, Suzanne Tinsley and Chance Perkins recently traveled Castroville to provide an education program for the staff of...
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It’s a Family Affair AA Davis Title, LLC in Crockett, Texas is a family affair in more ways than one....
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CentraLand had it's 12th Annual Economic Summit. Pictured here is NolaAnn Waggoner, Charlene Burk (president of CentraLand), Chris Phillips...
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Margaret Thatcher, former Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 1979 to 1990, was dubbed by a Soviet journalist...
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Alabama, Alaska, All Region News, All States, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, East Coast Region News, Florida Region News, Georgia, Great Lakes Region News, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Messages from the CEO, Michigan, Mid-Atlantic Region News, Midwest Region News, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Mexico, North Carolina, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pacific Region News, Pennsylvania, Region News, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Southeast Region, Southwest Region, Tennessee, Texas, Upper Midwest Region, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, Washington D.C., West Virginia, Western Region, Wisconsin, WyomingFirst National Title Insurance Company (FNTI) continues to grow its revenues and market share. Our steady and consistent growth...
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“There is no ‘I’ in team.” Anyone who coached youth sports knows this phrase. It goes on to say, “There are...
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Pioneer Title Agency is a family-owned business with strong local ties. The Newlon family; Bob, his wife Betty, son...
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April 17, 2019LATEST NEWS: First National Title Insurance Company Adds Chance Perkins as Underwriting CounselArizona, Colorado, Florida Region News, Latest News, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Southwest Region, Tennessee, TexasPLANO, TEXAS - First National Title Insurance Company (FNTI) is adding to its underwriting team with the addition of...
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April 12, 2019Underwriting Q&A : What are the IRS instructions for Form 1099-S reporting with respect...Q: What are the IRS instructions for Form 1099-S reporting with respect to a married couple? A: The IRS makes an exception...
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Many followers of this blog are aware I had a surgery in March to repair and fuse three vertebra in my...
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Alabama, Alaska, All Region News, All States, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, East Coast Region News, Florida Region News, Georgia, Great Lakes Region News, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Messages from the CEO, Michigan, Mid-Atlantic Region News, Midwest Region News, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Mexico, North Carolina, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pacific Region News, Pennsylvania, Region News, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Southeast Region, Southwest Region, Tennessee, Texas, Upper Midwest Region, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, Washington D.C., West Virginia, Western Region, Wisconsin, WyomingLast week we announced the addition of William “Chance” Perkins as the newest member of First National Title Insurance...
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“The getting ready, the rehearsal, is better than the show.” - David Lee Roth “An ounce of practice is worth more...
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The spotlight shines bright on The Closing Table of Florida. With a knowledgeable and caring team, Hope Kahn leads...
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This month our policy data processing team took a break and went to the iFLY Indoor Skydiving in Frisco...
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FNTI Enjoys Time with Title Agents at the Texas Land Title School in Austin Chris Phillips, George Stablein, Ellen Wied, Cheri...
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Dearest Friends, With St. Patrick’s Day upon us, I wish the luck of the Irish upon you! Luck is a random occurrence of...
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