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First American Financial Corporation (NYSE: FAF) is described as a premier provider of title, settlement and risk solutions for real estate transactions, with additional offerings in data products, valuation services, mortgage subservicing, home warranty products and related financial services. News about First American often highlights developments in these areas, reflecting the company’s focus on real estate, mortgage and title insurance markets.
On this page, readers can follow FAF news related to its title insurance operations, technology initiatives, capital allocation decisions and corporate governance. Recent announcements have included quarterly financial results, dividend declarations and increases, and the appointment of a new member to the board of directors. Coverage also extends to recognitions such as inclusion among the 100 Best Companies to Work For and workplace innovation awards.
A significant portion of First American’s news flow centers on technology and data‑driven products. Examples include enhancements to the AgentNet platform for title agents, the introduction of generative AI tools through AgentNet Assist, expanded fraud prevention capabilities with AI‑driven identity verification, and new solutions from First American Mortgage Solutions, such as equiRisk for home equity lending. Updates from First American Data & Analytics, including integrations of its RegsData regulatory compliance solution into loan origination systems, also feature prominently.
Investors and industry participants can use this news feed to monitor how First American responds to conditions in the housing and mortgage markets, how it deploys data and AI across its platforms, and how rating agencies such as AM Best assess the financial strength of its title insurance group. For those tracking FAF stock, the news page offers a centralized view of earnings releases, operational updates and product announcements that may influence perceptions of the company’s performance and strategy.
ACI™, a First American (NYSE: FAF) company, has launched the beta version of ACI Sky™ Workbench, a cloud-based platform revolutionizing Uniform Residential Appraisal Report (URAR) generation. The platform will be demonstrated at the ACTS Conference in San Antonio on April 5.
The new platform features:
- Dynamic workflow capabilities allowing flexible task initiation
- Seamless integration with MLS systems and public records
- Advanced data analytics for precise appraisal reports
- Automated compliance checks aligned with GSE standards
Designed by appraisers for appraisers, Workbench aims to enhance productivity and ensure compliance with Uniform Appraisal Dataset (UAD) 3.6 requirements, effective September 8, 2025. The platform streamlines processes, reduces inefficiencies, and enables appraisers to handle more assignments with greater accuracy while minimizing revision needs.
First American Title Insurance Company, the largest subsidiary of First American Financial (NYSE: FAF), announces an educational webinar addressing AI fraud in real estate transactions. The one-hour webinar, titled 'Unreal Deals: AI, Deepfakes and Real Estate Fraud,' is scheduled for April 16 and will focus on the emerging threats of AI-powered fraudsters in real estate deals.
The company is offering additional fraud prevention resources, including their First on Fraud™ Podcast featuring true crime stories and expert interviews, along with their Security and Privacy Center providing educational materials to help real estate professionals and clients protect themselves from online fraud and identity theft.
ServiceMac, a First American company specializing in mortgage subservicing, has been awarded the Fannie Mae 2024 STAR™ Performer recognition in both General Servicing and Solution Delivery categories. This marks the second consecutive year the company has received the STAR award in General Servicing.
The Servicer Total Achievement and Rewards™ (STAR™) Program, established in 2011, acknowledges top-performing mortgage servicers for their competency, capability, and overall performance. Bob Caruso, ServiceMac's president and CEO, highlighted the company's commitment to maximizing efficiency and managing portfolio risk while delivering superior customer service.
Cyndi Danko, Fannie Mae's senior vice president and single-family chief credit officer, emphasized the important role of STAR Program servicers in providing stability to borrowers and maintaining strong servicing standards, contributing to the safety of Fannie Mae's business and the residential mortgage market.
First American Data & Analytics released its February 2025 Home Price Index (HPI) report, revealing that home prices in the Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land area increased by 1.4% year-over-year. The national house price growth has reached its slowest pace since March 2012, according to Chief Economist Mark Fleming.
The report highlights that Sunbelt markets are experiencing the slowest home price growth among tracked markets, with cities like Tampa and Phoenix showing more buyer-friendly conditions due to increased inventory from significant home building. In contrast, the Northeast region maintains stronger price growth due to new construction and tight inventories.
Despite mortgage rates retreating in February, the current softening in home price growth reflects earlier sales contracts when rates exceeded 7%. Fleming suggests that recent rate declines and seasonal demand could lead to accelerated price growth in coming months, particularly in markets where demand exceeds supply.
First American Data & Analytics reports that home prices in the New York-Jersey City-White Plains metro area increased by 2.8% year-over-year in February 2025. The national house price growth has reached its slowest pace since March 2012, according to Chief Economist Mark Fleming.
The report highlights that while mortgage rates decreased in February, the slower price growth reflects earlier sales when rates exceeded 7%. Fleming notes that Sunbelt markets are experiencing the slowest home price growth among tracked markets, with cities like Tampa and Phoenix becoming more buyer-friendly due to increased inventory from significant home building.
In contrast, the Northeast region has seen new construction and tight inventories, leading to continued price pressure. The analysis suggests that recent rate declines and seasonal demand could accelerate price growth in coming months, particularly in markets where demand exceeds supply.
First American Data & Analytics released its February 2025 Home Price Index (HPI) report, revealing that home prices in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Alpharetta metro area increased by 0.7% year-over-year. The national house price growth has reached its slowest pace since March 2012, according to Chief Economist Mark Fleming.
The report highlights that while mortgage rates decreased in February, the slower price growth reflects earlier sales when rates exceeded 7%. Fleming notes that Sunbelt markets are experiencing the slowest home price growth among tracked markets, with cities like Tampa and Phoenix showing more buyer-friendly conditions due to increased inventory from significant home building.
The HPI report segments home prices into three tiers: starter, mid, and luxury, tracking changes across national, state, and metropolitan levels. The analysis suggests that while current market conditions may favor buyers in some regions, recent rate declines and seasonal demand could lead to accelerated price growth in markets where demand exceeds supply.
First American Data & Analytics (NYSE: FAF) released its February 2025 Home Price Index report, revealing national house price growth has reached its slowest pace since March 2012. House prices are 54.8% higher compared to pre-pandemic levels (February 2020).
Chief Economist Mark Fleming notes that while mortgage rates decreased in February, the slower price growth reflects earlier sales when rates exceeded 7%. The report highlights Sunbelt markets experiencing the slowest growth due to increased home building and inventory, particularly in Tampa, FL and Phoenix. In contrast, the Northeast shows stronger price growth due to new construction and tight inventories.
The monthly report tracks price changes across national, state, and metropolitan levels, segmenting sales into starter, mid, and luxury tiers. Despite current slowdown, Fleming suggests price growth may accelerate in coming months due to recent rate declines and seasonal demand, especially in markets where demand exceeds supply.
First American Data & Analytics released its February 2025 Home Price Index (HPI) report, revealing that home prices in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Glendale area increased by 1.6% year-over-year. The national house price growth has reached its slowest pace since March 2012, according to Chief Economist Mark Fleming.
The report highlights that while mortgage rates decreased in February, the slower price growth reflects earlier sales when rates exceeded 7%. Fleming notes that Sunbelt markets are experiencing the slowest home price growth among tracked markets, attributed to increased home building and inventory. Markets like Tampa and Phoenix are becoming more buyer-friendly, while the Northeast, with new construction and tight inventories, continues to see sustained price growth.
The HPI report segments home prices into three tiers: starter, mid, and luxury, using a repeat-sales methodology analyzing over 46 million paired transactions. The next report release is scheduled for the week of April 21, 2025.
First American Data & Analytics released its February 2025 Home Price Index (HPI) report, revealing that Dallas-Plano-Irving home prices increased by 0.1% year-over-year. The national house price growth has reached its slowest pace since March 2012, according to Chief Economist Mark Fleming.
The report highlights that while mortgage rates decreased in February, the slower price growth reflects earlier sales when rates exceeded 7%. Fleming notes that Sunbelt markets are experiencing the slowest home price growth among tracked markets, attributing this to increased home building and inventory. Markets like Tampa, Florida, and Phoenix are becoming more buyer-friendly.
In contrast, the Northeast region shows stronger price growth due to new construction and tight inventories. The HPI report tracks price changes using over 46 million paired transactions, segmenting metropolitan areas into starter, mid, and luxury price tiers.
First American Data & Analytics, a division of First American Financial (NYSE:FAF), has been named a 2025 Tech100™ winner by HousingWire in both Mortgage and Real Estate categories. This marks their fourth recognition in the Mortgage category and fifth consecutive win in Real Estate.
The company was acknowledged for its advanced technology delivering actionable insights to the housing economy through solutions including automated valuation models, fraud tools, and property data platforms. They maintain the industry's largest dataset with 8.6 billion searchable property documents, adding over 5 million new records monthly.
Chris Flynn, head of product and strategy, emphasized their commitment to providing modern solutions that help clients reduce costs, manage risks, and make informed business decisions. HousingWire's editor-in-chief Sarah Wheeler highlighted how Tech100 honorees are driving real transformation in mortgage and real estate, redefining possibilities in the housing market.