Same-Day Title Updates in 2026: Why “Humans + AI” Is the Only Model That Works

Episode notes

What if the biggest obstacle to faster closings isn’t underwriting… it’s title ? In this episode of Fintech Hunting , host Michael Hammond sits down with Meghan (Megan) F. Askin , Director of Lending Services at AFX Research , to unpack what’s really changing in the title space in 2026 - and why the future isn’t “AI replaces humans,” but AI + humans in the loop . Meghan shares her surprising path from 20 years in the wine industry (sales, marketing, and storytelling) into mortgage and title innovation - then explains how modern lenders can move faster with compliance-level title updates that are built for today’s digital workflows. Why title data is uniquely hard (hint: 3,600+ recording venues and zero standardization) What “ human + AI hybrid ” really looks like in real production workflows How AFX delivers structured title data (including JSON via integration ) to make reports truly usable Why structured, usable data matters more than “more data” How same-day title updates can reduce friction, shorten cycle times, and support smarter funding decisions Meghan’s practical approach to LinkedIn storytelling that builds trust before you ever meet in person Speed matters.

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