Industry Briefs, February 18, 2026
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ICE Introduces New MSP User Experience
Intercontinental Exchange Inc., Atlanta, announced an enhanced MSP user experience, completing the first phase of a broader modernization initiative.
The new UX enhancements make it possible to further reduce the volume of exceptions that require human review, by consolidating reviews into single-screen workflows.
ICE has also introduced phase two enhanced escrow and investor reporting automations, which are made possible by the updated UX. The automation reduces manual touchpoints by as much as 87% and shortens cycle times from 10 days to as few as two, and enhanced automation for Freddie Mac loan-level investor reporting cuts manual steps by as much as 68% for the high-frequency process.
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WFG Rolls Out New FinCen Compliance Solutions
WFG National Title Insurance Co., a Williston Financial Group company, Portland, Ore., announced a suite of FinCEN reporting solutions designed to help title agents meet new federal requirements effective March 1.
Already in use within the company’s direct operations, the FinCEN reporting solutions are now available to members of WFG’s agent network and independent title agents.
The FinCen reporting service is powered by Advalis’ FinCENRealEstateReport.com. It will compress the process while maintaining documentation, audit trials and record retention. And, it will integrate directly into existing title workflows, handling buyer and seller outreach, data validation and the actual filing with FinCEN.
WFG is also providing educational resources, exemption checkers and client-facing explainers to help reduce confusion and resistance around FinCEN data collection.
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Outamation Achieves ISO/IEC 42001 Certification
Outamation, Southlake, Texas, achieved ISO/IEC 42001:2023 certification; in a release it noted it was the first mortgage technology company in the U.S. to achieve the international standards for Artificial Intelligence Management Systems.
ISO/IEC 42001 is the first certifiable standard for governing the development and management of AI, and requires organizations to demonstrate high levels of accountability, transparency and fairness.
The certification shows that Outamation’s system encompasses comprehensive risk assessment and mitigation, transparent AI operations, ethical AI development, data governance excellence and continuous monitoring and improvement.
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Mortgage Bankers Association, The Mortgage Collaborative Enter Partnership
The Mortgage Bankers Association and The Mortgage Collaborative, San Diego, have entered into a strategic partnership to expand advocacy, education and engagement opportunities for members.
MBA will engage with TMC members via advocacy-focused discussions, programming, panels and webinars.
The partnership is structured to preserve TMC’s lender-led model while expanding opportunities for member voices to be heard at the national level. It also expands MBA’s connection to independent mortgage lenders and their day-to-day experiences.
MBA will offer exclusive benefits to the TMC lender network.
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Planet Insurance Agency, Goosehead Team
Planet Insurance Agency, Meriden, Conn., has teamed with Goosehead Insurance, Westlake, Texas.
Through the partnership, Planet customers preparing to close on a home or review their insurance options can connect with licensed insurance agents who guide them through coverage options.
The effort is designed to make insurance easier at closing and beyond, and helps buyers address coverage considerations earlier in the process, find the best value and provide homeowners with a simple way to revisit options over time.
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