First American Financial Corporation - FAF STOCK NEWS

First American Financial (NYSE: FAF) has announced the pricing of a $450 million public offering of 5.450% senior notes due 2034. The offering is expected to close on September 30, 2024, subject to customary conditions. The notes will be general senior unsecured obligations of the company, ranking equally with existing and future senior unsecured indebtedness.

Interest will be paid semi-annually on March 30 and September 30, beginning March 30, 2025. The company plans to use the net proceeds to repay its 4.60% senior notes due 2024 and for general corporate purposes, including potential acquisitions, working capital funding, stock repurchases, and capital expenditures.

J.P. Morgan Securities , Goldman Sachs & Co. , and PNC Capital Markets are acting as joint book-running managers for the offering. The notes are being offered through an effective shelf registration statement on Form S-3 filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

First American Data & Analytics released its August 2024 Home Price Index (HPI) report, revealing that New York-Jersey City-White Plains home prices increased 3.2% year-over-year. Nationally, annual house price appreciation slowed for the eighth consecutive month, approaching the pre-pandemic average of 3.5%. The report highlights:

1. New York-Jersey City-White Plains market saw a 0.9% month-over-month decrease in HPI.
2. National HPI increased 0.1% month-over-month and 4.5% year-over-year.
3. Starter home prices in the New York area rose by 5.8%, outpacing mid-tier (5.5%) and luxury (3.1%) segments.

Chief Economist Mark Fleming notes that housing demand remains strained due to high mortgage rates and prices, while supply has increased. The report also ranks CBSAs by HPI increases, with Anaheim, Cambridge, and Seattle leading in overall price growth.

First American Data & Analytics released its August 2024 Home Price Index (HPI) report, showing the Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land market experienced a 2.9% year-over-year increase in home prices. Nationally, annual house price appreciation slowed for the eighth consecutive month, approaching the pre-pandemic average of 3.5%.

Key findings include:

• Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land saw a 0.2% month-over-month increase
• National HPI increased 4.5% year-over-year and 0.1% month-over-month
• Starter home prices in the Houston area rose 2.7%, mid-tier 3.0%, and luxury tier 4.2%

Chief Economist Mark Fleming noted that housing demand remains strained due to high mortgage rates and prices, while supply has increased. The report also highlights resilient first-time buyer demand in more affordable markets.

First American Data & Analytics released its August 2024 Home Price Index (HPI) report, showing a 2.3% year-over-year increase in home prices for the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Glendale area. Nationally, annual house price appreciation slowed for the eighth consecutive month, approaching the pre-pandemic average of 3.5%. The report highlights:

1. National HPI increased 0.1% month-over-month and 4.5% year-over-year.
2. Los Angeles area saw a -0.7% year-over-year change in HPI.
3. Starter home prices remained resilient in 25 of the top 30 markets.
4. Warren, Mich. led with a 9.0% increase in starter tier HPI.

Chief Economist Mark Fleming noted that housing demand remains strained due to high mortgage rates and prices, while supply has increased. The key question is whether lower mortgage rates will bring buyers back to the market despite rate lock-in effects.

First American Data & Analytics released its August 2024 Home Price Index (HPI) report, showing annual house price growth slowing for the eighth consecutive month, approaching pre-pandemic norms. Key findings include:

- National house prices are 54.5% higher than pre-pandemic levels
- August 2023-August 2024 year-over-year increase: 4.5%
- July-August 2024 month-over-month increase: 0.1%

Chief Economist Mark Fleming notes that sluggish demand and increasing supply are cooling price appreciation. Despite affordability challenges, first-time buyer demand remains resilient, with positive annual price growth in the starter home tier in 25 of 30 top markets. Anaheim, Cambridge, Seattle, Miami, and Warren saw the highest year-over-year HPI increases, while Oakland and Tampa experienced decreases.

First American Data & Analytics released its August 2024 Home Price Index (HPI) report, revealing that Dallas-Plano-Irving home prices increased by 2.3% year-over-year. The national HPI showed a 4.5% annual increase, with price appreciation slowing for the eighth consecutive month. Chief Economist Mark Fleming noted that annual house price growth is approaching pre-pandemic norms of about 3.5%.

Key findings for Dallas-Plano-Irving:

• Month-over-month HPI change (July-August 2024): +0.6%
• Year-over-year HPI change (August 2023-August 2024): +2.3%
• Luxury tier homes saw the highest price growth at 4.5%

Fleming highlighted that while mortgage rates may trend downward, the impact on buyer demand remains uncertain due to rate lock-in effects.

First American Financial (NYSE: FAF) has been recognized as one of the Best Workplaces in Financial Services & Insurance™ by Great Place to Work® and Fortune for the eighth consecutive year. This achievement highlights the company's strong culture of innovation, dedication, and teamwork.

The ranking is based on analysis of survey responses from over 194,000 employees in the financial services and insurance industry. First American has also received several other workplace recognitions, including:

• One of the 100 Best Companies to Work For for nine consecutive years
• One of the 100 Best Workplaces for Innovators for two straight years
• Best Workplaces for Women™ for eight years in a row
• Top score of 100 on the Human Rights Campaign Foundation's Corporate Equality Index for LGBTQ+ workplace equality

First American Financial (NYSE: FAF), a leading provider of title, settlement, and risk solutions for real estate transactions, has announced a 2% increase in its quarterly cash dividend. The board of directors has declared a new dividend of 54 cents per common share, up from the previous 53 cents. This increase reflects the company's confidence in its business outlook and commitment to shareholder returns. The dividend will be payable on September 27, 2024, to shareholders of record as of September 20, 2024. CEO Ken DeGiorgio emphasized the company's ongoing dedication to returning capital to shareholders through this dividend hike.

First American Financial (NYSE: FAF) has appointed Deborah L. Wahl to its board of directors. Wahl, an innovative global chief marketing officer (CMO), brings a wealth of experience in developing transformational corporate strategies. Her impressive career includes serving as CMO for major brands like General Motors, Cadillac, McDonald's, and PulteGroup. Recognized as a leader among CMOs, Wahl has been inducted into the Forbes CMO Hall of Fame and the CMO Club Hall of Fame.

Dennis J. Gilmore, chairman of First American Financial , expressed excitement about Wahl's addition to the board, highlighting her extensive experience in global marketing strategy and driving growth for influential brands. Wahl's expertise is expected to be valuable as the company leads the digital transformation of the title and settlement industry.