FLDI Allies With SMI

First Lenders Data Inc., a provider of bundled mortgage settlement services based in Austin, Texas, has announced an alliance with Houston-based Stewart Mortgage Information.Under the alliance, lenders will have access to SMI's flood, title, closing, recording, and satisfaction services through FLDI's FirstClose vendor management platform. "This alliance offers lenders an expanded number of financial services that can help them stay competitive in the wake of the refinance boom," said Dennis Conway, SMI's national account manager. "Through cost savings and comprehensive vendor management, our participating lenders can use the services provided by FLDI to improve the way they do business and gain a competitive edge." The companies can be found online at http://www.fldi.com and http://www.smi.stewart.com.