Origination

The real estate franchisor will retain its full ownership in the title agency, escrow and settlement services business.

However, economic data points to likely future increases, with investors awaiting numbers from upcoming jobs report.

Other providers like DocMagic and SimpleNexus offer similar services to originators who have yet to adopt the technology in substantial numbers.

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The purchase of home, mortgage and title assets for roughly $471 million in cash allows the buyer to expand into Houston, Dallas and San Antonio and increase its presence in Austin.

Refinancing volume dropped to its lowest level in three months, while purchases also decreased in number.

Appreciation more than tripled the year-ago rate, according to CoreLogic.

The combined companies will have over 6,500 clients for its services.

While record price appreciation led to trillions of dollars in equity, forborne borrowers still face the risk of losing their properties, according to Black Knight.

There is $900 million in debt on the land alone, including the $150 million junior loan that is for sale by Jones Lang LaSalle.