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October 20, 2020

Underwriting Q&A: Does a Tax Lien Deed of Trust have priority over a lien filed of record prior in time? (TX)

A: Yes. While we may have covered this subject in past blog topics or bulletins, we continue to see claims filed wherein a tax lien deed […]
October 15, 2020

AGENT SPOTLIGHT: Florida Title Center

First National’s Agent highlight this month is Estie Leavitt Azulay, Founder & CEO of Florida Title Center.  Estie and her team have a combined 40 years […]
October 13, 2020

LATEST NEWS: | First National Title Insurance Company Adds Kyle K. Rank as Executive Vice President, Business Development!

First National Title Insurance Company (FNTI) is pleased to announce the addition of Kyle K. Rank to its leadership team as EVP, Business Development. Rank is […]
September 28, 2020

TITLE TIPS: What is Cyber Fraud, How to Help Prevent It & What to Do if you are a Victim?

WHAT IS CYBER FRAUD? Cyber Fraud is when credit and financial information is criminally stolen or taken online by a hacker. Imposters to your transaction commit […]
September 28, 2020

Out & About: Escrow Officer Training with Championship Title!

Our very own Sean Everest, Underwriting Counsel, spent time at Championship Title training their Escrow Officers. Thanks for having us and keep on learning!
September 26, 2020

Message from the CEO | People on the Move

First National Title Insurance Company (FNTI) is moving quickly to become licensed in 11 more states (UT, NV, VA, MD, DC, PA, OH, MI, SC, NY, […]
September 23, 2020

EDUCATION & TRAINING: 5 Types of Communication

Have you ever sent an email that was meant to be funny only to have the recipient misunderstand and respond in an unexpected way? Imagine a […]
September 21, 2020

UNDERWRITING Q&A: Can a Quitclaim Deed be used, instead of a foreclosure, to eliminate the interest of a vendee? (Florida)

A: Most likely, no.   An Agreement for Deed, also known as an “Installment Land Contract” is a form of owner financing.  The seller initially conveys equitable […]
September 21, 2020

UNDERWRITING Q&A: At what point will title be insurable following a tax sale in Arizona?

A:  These will always be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.  Prior to obtaining a Treasurer’s Deed, the purchaser at a tax sale must bring an action […]