You can recruit talent, but you have to build culture

People matter in the title and real estate settlement service business. Relationships matter. Experience matters. A strong escrow officer or title professional can move revenue and change how a customer feels about the most important transaction of their life.So, the competition for talent is fierce

Using Retirement Savings for a Down Payment Could Be Financial Boon for First-Time Buyers, Study Finds

Federal policymakers have been debating whether Americans should be able to pull money from their retirement accounts in order to afford a down payment on a new home. While financial experts have cautioned against the idea, two studies released this month point to potential benefits. As it stands, h

Using Retirement Savings for a Home Down Payment Could Be ‘Financial Boon’, Study Finds

Federal policymakers have been debating whether Americans should be able to pull money from their retirement accounts in order to afford a down payment on a new home. While financial experts have cautioned against the idea, two studies released this month point to potential benefits. As it stands, h

Pennymac profit drops in Q2 as rates bite, layoffs follow

PennyMac Financial Services on Wednesday reported second-quarter 2026 net income of $22 million, down 84% from a year earlier and sharply lower than its first-quarter net income of $82.3 million, as higher interest rates reduced mortgage production volume and weighed on profitability. The company’s