The First American Corporation / Annual Report 2001




real estate information and services (cont.)




It was a decade-long objective: build a complete menu of services for the mortgage lender that provides all of the basic products necessary to close a real estate transaction. After more than 50 acquisitions, product consolidations and enhancements, and order and delivery streamlining, we’ve done just that. These businesses—most of which hold first- and second-place market shares in their respective industries—are now working together to enhance our already strong relationships with many of the nation’s leading lenders. And, adding to this mix is a database group whose industry-leading information depth and data mining skills allow for ongoing development of new, robust product offerings—a point that truly sets First American apart from its peers.