First American

First American is a financial services company that operates primarily through two segments: title insurance and specialty insurance. Its core offerings include title insurance, closing and settlement services, title plant management, and real property records. Additionally, the company provides valuation products, home warranty services, property and casualty insurance, and various banking and investment advisory services. The title insurance segment encompasses real estate insurance, escrow services, risk mitigation, and data products related to real estate transactions. The home warranty segment offers residential service contracts that protect against failures of home systems and appliances due to normal usage. Through its diverse range of services, First American aims to support real estate transactions and safeguard property investments.

Larry Godec

Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer

Mark E. Seaton

EVP and CFO

24 past transactions

1031 Solutions

Acquisition in 2023
1031 Solutions is a full-service exchange provider that specializes in intermediary services for real estate transactions. The company offers expertise in various types of exchanges, including improvement and reverse exchanges, catering to a diverse clientele that includes attorneys, tax advisors, real estate professionals, and investors. By delivering comprehensive settlement and risk solutions, 1031 Solutions aims to facilitate seamless real estate exchanges, ensuring that clients navigate the complexities of the process with confidence and efficiency.

Knock

Venture Round in 2022
Knock is an online platform that specializes in home-selling services, utilizing data science and technology to streamline the process for homeowners. The company guides clients through every step of selling their homes, ensuring a simplified and efficient experience. In addition to its real estate services, Knock also provides virtual office software designed to enhance collaboration and social interaction among remote teams. This dual focus on real estate and remote work solutions positions Knock as a versatile player in the online service market.

Polly

Series B in 2022
PollyEx, Inc. operates a loan trading platform focused on the mortgage capital markets, facilitating transactions between buyers and sellers of mortgage loans. Founded in 2017 and based in San Francisco, California, PollyEx enhances loan sale execution through its cloud-based platform, which integrates with buyers and sellers via API, thereby increasing liquidity and automating various functions within capital markets. The platform aims to provide pricing transparency and improve operational efficiency for lenders, enabling them to make informed decisions throughout the lifecycle of a loan.

Endpoint Closing

Corporate Round in 2021
Endpoint Closing, Inc. is a digital company specializing in real estate title, settlement, and escrow services. Established in 2018 and headquartered in El Segundo, California, with an additional office in Lynnwood, Washington, the company operates in Washington, Southern California, and Arizona. As a subsidiary of First American Financial Corporation, Endpoint focuses on enhancing the closing experience for real estate agents, buyers, and sellers. Through its platform, the company facilitates secure and transparent communication among all parties involved in a transaction, aiming to simplify and expedite the closing process.

Landed

Series B in 2021
Landed, Inc. is a financial services company based in San Francisco that assists essential professionals, particularly in education and healthcare, in purchasing homes and achieving financial stability within their communities. Founded in 2015, Landed provides debt-free financing options, allowing homebuyers to receive funds in exchange for a share of their home's value upon refinancing or selling. The company collaborates with schools, employers, and affinity networks to establish and manage down payment support funds, facilitating access to homeownership for teachers, school staff, and other professionals. Additionally, Landed offers personalized support through a dedicated team, including partner agents and homebuying experts, to help clients navigate their home-buying options and provide education on the process.

Orchard

Series D in 2021
Orchard is a real estate development company that operates a digitally enabled home-buying marketplace designed to streamline the process of buying and selling homes. The company assists customers in finding and purchasing properties while offering a range of vendor partner services, including cleaning, landscaping, photography, flooring, roofing, and plumbing. Orchard's platform combines technology with human-centered design to provide accurate home valuations and facilitates cash offers, allowing buyers to make contingency-free purchases. Additionally, Orchard manages the sale of clients' previous homes, ensuring a seamless and stress-free experience for those looking to buy and sell simultaneously.

Lev

Series A in 2021
Lev Inc is a financial services company based in New York, founded in 2019, that specializes in lending and capital management solutions for commercial real estate transactions. The company has developed a technology platform that digitizes the process of finding and closing loans for property transactions. By leveraging machine learning and artificial intelligence, Lev's platform analyzes historical data and lender activity to identify optimal financing scenarios for each deal. It also facilitates communication by contacting and negotiating with lenders on behalf of clients, thereby streamlining the financing process and helping clients secure the most suitable financing for their projects.

Georgetown Title

Acquisition in 2021
Georgetown Title is a company based in Georgetown, Texas, specializing in title insurance and settlement services. With a strong focus on customer satisfaction, Georgetown Title has established itself as a trusted provider in the real estate community. The company is dedicated to delivering comprehensive land-title services, ensuring that clients receive reliable support throughout the real estate transaction process.

Pacaso

Series B in 2021
Pacaso is a company that simplifies the process of co-owning a second home by providing a marketplace for buying and selling properties, along with professional management services. The platform allows potential buyers to specify their desired location, budget, and expected usage time. Pacaso then assists in finding suitable homes and sets up a professionally managed LLC tailored for co-ownership. Buyers can purchase a specific share of the home, such as half, which guarantees them access for that portion of the year. Pacaso handles the property management and provides a mobile app to facilitate scheduling among owners.

ServiceMac

Acquisition in 2020
ServiceMac is a provider of mortgage loan management services focused on the mortgage industry, delivering highly personalized solutions to lenders, investors, and other mortgage servicers. The company offers a comprehensive range of services that enhance security, customer satisfaction, and profitability throughout the mortgage continuum. With a commitment to best-in-class service, ServiceMac continuously identifies and implements innovative approaches and tools to add value for its clientele. The organization emphasizes legal compliance and upholds high standards of honesty, integrity, and ethics in its operations, ensuring a trustworthy experience for its partners and customers.

Vertical

Funding Round in 2020
Vertical is a financial software developer focused on enhancing payment tracking in the construction industry. The company's platform addresses challenges related to project budgeting, waiver creation, and payment collection, facilitating the seamless tracking of payments throughout a project's duration. With a team experienced in construction escrow and B2B payments, Vertical aims to improve the efficiency of the payment process for owners and contractors alike. Based in Chicago, the company collaborates with partners nationwide to optimize the monthly draw process, ultimately striving to create a better experience in construction financial management.

DocuTech

Acquisition in 2020
DocuTech LLC is a software solutions provider specializing in document generation, electronic signature, eDelivery, eClose, and print fulfillment services for financial institutions. Founded in 1991 and based in Idaho Falls, Idaho, DocuTech focuses primarily on the mortgage, home equity, and consumer lending sectors. The company's software integrates with loan origination systems to facilitate the creation of comprehensive loan document sets, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. Additionally, DocuTech secures and manages the information necessary for loans, prioritizing accuracy and security throughout the process. As of March 2020, DocuTech operates as a subsidiary of First American Financial Corporation.

Endpoint Closing

Corporate Round in 2019
Endpoint Closing, Inc. is a digital company specializing in real estate title, settlement, and escrow services. Established in 2018 and headquartered in El Segundo, California, with an additional office in Lynnwood, Washington, the company operates in Washington, Southern California, and Arizona. As a subsidiary of First American Financial Corporation, Endpoint focuses on enhancing the closing experience for real estate agents, buyers, and sellers. Through its platform, the company facilitates secure and transparent communication among all parties involved in a transaction, aiming to simplify and expedite the closing process.

Bank of America (Lien Release Business)

Acquisition in 2017
Bank of America (Lien Release Business) services include mortgage loans, debt, loan facilities, and other related services. It enables the clients to release the mortgaged asset, although the debt obligation remains in force.

TD Service Financial

Acquisition in 2016
TD Service Financial Corporation, established in 1964, specializes in providing foreclosure services to the mortgage industry. Based in Orange, California, with additional offices in Arizona and Washington, the company offers a comprehensive range of services including residential and commercial foreclosures, lien releases, document management, and technology solutions. TD Service Financial is known for its experienced staff, commitment to technological innovation, and a 50-year track record of serving the industry. As of 2016, it operates as a subsidiary of First American Mortgage Solutions, LLC.

RedVision System

Acquisition in 2016
RedVision is an independent provider of innovative Real Property Research solutions that combine experts and technology to improve service levels and the bottom line.They serve users of title evidence looking for relevant and accurate information solutions. They combine their integrated workflow platform, a vast title plant database and well-trained service experts to provide consistent, cost effective information solutions used to make expedient business decisions.

TitleVest Agency

Acquisition in 2015
TitleVest Agency is a title insurance agency based in New York that specializes in providing a comprehensive range of title insurance and related services for real property transactions, including purchases and refinancing. The agency leverages a patented software platform to enhance the efficiency of the title review and closing processes. By focusing on innovative solutions, TitleVest aims to simplify the complexities of real estate transactions for its clients.

Interthinx

Acquisition in 2014
Interthinx, a subsidiary of Verisk Analytics, is a prominent provider of risk-mitigation solutions in the mortgage lending sector. The company specializes in mortgage fraud prevention, collateral valuation, regulatory compliance, audit services, and loss forecasting. Interthinx is recognized for its quarterly Mortgage Fraud Risk Report, which serves as a benchmark for analyzing national mortgage fraud risk and identifying prevalent risk types. Its comprehensive suite of services is designed to enhance the value of client portfolios throughout the mortgage lifecycle. Additionally, Interthinx is a charter participant in the MERSĀ® FraudALERT database, facilitating secure data sharing among mortgage industry members while preserving privacy. By offering tools that help financial institutions minimize risk and enhance operational efficiency, Interthinx supports compliance with regulatory demands and data verification processes.

Proxix Solutions

Acquisition in 2007
Proxix Solutions is a market intelligence company specializing in advanced geospatial software and database solutions. The company aims to assist businesses in making informed decisions and enhancing customer relationships by leveraging location-based information. Their offerings enable clients to analyze complex relationships that traditional tabular data cannot reveal. Proxix Solutions serves a variety of sectors, including insurance, tax, marketing, and retail, providing tools that facilitate web deployment and support diverse enterprise needs.

RE3W

Venture Round in 2004
RE3W provide Internet technology that will dramatically reduce development and investment risk.

Basis100

Acquisition in 2004
Basis100 is a technology solutions company based in Toronto, Ontario, specializing in data intelligence and analytics services for the U.S. mortgage and lending securities community. Founded in 1998, Basis100 offers a range of collateral assessment solutions, including automated valuation models and full appraisals, to support lending decisions. The company's services encompass consumer credit, mortgage origination and processing, data warehousing for property valuations, analytics support, and capital markets solutions for fixed income trading. Their flagship platform, BasisValues, is a web-based system that facilitates the ordering and delivery of collateral assessment tools, ensuring risk mitigation and process consistency.

buildingbrokers.com

Seed Round in 2000
Buildingbrokers is an online marketplace that allows its users to buy and sell real estate.

RE3W

Venture Round in 2000
RE3W provide Internet technology that will dramatically reduce development and investment risk.

VINtek

Venture Round in 2000
VINtek, Inc. is a provider of automotive collateral management and electronic lien and title (ELT) services, catering to banks, credit unions, and auto finance institutions. Founded in 1990 and headquartered in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the company operates additional offices in Sacramento, California; Las Vegas, Nevada; and Troy, Michigan. VINtek offers a range of solutions including VINtekTIME, a web-based platform that facilitates the tracking and management of automotive collateral and e-titles, as well as services related to title administration, lien recordation, lease-to-loan ownership transfers, and refinance processing. The company aims to deliver a compliant, automated solution for managing automotive titles, ensuring efficient processing for its clients.
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