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MNOTES Talking Title A cquisitions, technology, wire fraud, and other data breaches are some big trends that are impacting the mortgage industry today, especially on the title side of the business. This month's MReport deep dives into the world of title with professionals sharing their experiences and giving insights into how technology and the need for security are changing the game. In "The Building Blocks of Title," Radhika Ojha spoke with leaders from title companies to get their perspective on the important relationships they're relying on to build their business. These professionals shared their experiences of a fast-changing market and give a word of caution on some of today's key market challenges. Speaking of the mortgage industry and the trends that are impacting it, Dennis Tally, Director of the Single-Family Data division at Freddie Mac explains how the digital era has started changing the way lenders operate and servicers manage their mortgage portfolio in "Big Data: Changing the Mortgage Business." As phishing schemes and wire fraud increase, Bruce Phillips, SVP and Chief Information Security Officer for Williston Financial Group tackles the issue head-on in "Don't Rise to the Bait" with tips on how lenders can ensure that borrower data remains safe with them. In "For Sale by Owner," Terry Schmidt, COO of Guild Mortgage gives insights into how strategic mergers and acquisitions can be an opportunity for long-term success if executed well in this era of consolidation, giving real-life examples of how the acquirer and the seller can create successful synergies. Don't miss our Title & Escrow Guide, which features some of the market's most committed, experienced, and recognized companies that make the origination process a seamless one. This issue speaks to the importance of adapting to change in the industry. How companies and professionals evolve with these changes could make or break their success. Best regards, Rachel Williams Editor-in-Chief © 2011 First American Financial Corporation and/or its affiliates. All rights reserved. YOUR business is OUR business! First American Mortgage Services is laser focused on mitigating YOUR cost, risk and exposure by aligning our advanced solutions with YOUR strategic objectives and compliance needs. We are the New First American, over 120 years young, strong and financially secure. 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FORDEFAULTSERVICINGPROFESSIONALS THEFIVESTARINSTITUTE Follow us. 2 | TH E M R EP O RT EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Rachel Williams ONLINE EDITOR David Wharton ONLINE CONTRIBUTORS Staphanie Bacot, Krista Franks Brock, Donna Joseph, Radihika Ojha, Seth Wellborn COPY EDITORS Mike Albanese, Brandy Scott CONTRIBUTORS Bruce Phillips Terry Schmidt Dennis Tally CREATIVE DIRECTOR Jason Stone ART DIRECTOR Jonathon Won DESIGN DIRECTOR Sean Walker ADVERTISING Suzanne Andresen (207.443.3314) Kevin McCrea (214.525.6756) 2019 EDITORIAL ADVISORY BOARD Danielle Hale, Chief Economist, Realtor.com ® ; Ken Markison, Of Counsel, Weiner Brodsky Kider PC; Alex McGillis, Director of Product Development, Quicken Loans Erik Schmitt, Managing Director of Origination Division, Chase Home Lending; Rocky Stubbs, SVP, Head of Direct Lending, Flagstar Bank Corporate Officers CHAIRMAN & CHIEF CREATIVE OFFICER Mark Hulme PRESIDENT & CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Ed Delgado CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER Dirk Hobgood ACCOUNTING AND HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER Jake Davis ART DIRECTION Jordan Funderburk, Jason Stone, Sean Walker, Jonathon Won PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS FORCE: Annie Collier (214.525.6740) Legal League 100: Lindsay Wolf (214.525.6786) American Mortgage Diversity Council, National Mortgage Servicing Association, Property Preservation Executive Forum: Derek Templeton (214.525.6757) No part of this publication may be reproduced without written permission from the publisher. ©2019 REO Publishing LLC All Rights Reserved This publication is intended to provide accurate, authoritative, and detailed information in regard to the subject matter covered. 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