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Contact:	Robert Schmermund (202) 857-3104 Jim Eberle (202) 857-3145	Jim Eberle (202) 857-3145 (work) (703) 893-2593 (home) [email protected]	For Immediate Release September 12, 2005 #05-63
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ACB PARTNERS WITH THE FIRST AMERICAN CORPORATION TO OFFER MEMBERS WEB ACCESS FOR SETTLEMENT SERVICES

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WASHINGTON, D.C. — ACB Business Partners, Inc., a subsidiary of America’s Community Bankers, announced today that it has partnered with The First American Corporation, the nation’s largest data provider, to offer members settlement services through a customized Web portal.

ACB members will have access to a private, co-branded website where they can order a full range of settlement products and services including credit reports, flood determinations, appraisal reports, AVM’s, title products, and more.

“We believe that by offering centralized portal access to settlement services from First American, and doing so electronically, will dramatically improve efficiency,” said William J. Kroll, president and CEO of ACB Business Partners. “At the same time, homebuyers will have the benefit of more certainty during the settlement process.”

“We are committed to providing the highest level of products and services to lenders of all size,” said Bill Sherakas, First American’s Chief Client Relations Officer. “We worked closely with ACB Business Partners to ensure that First American delivers product access tailored directly to maximize the unique lending markets of ACB members. The custom designed Web portal is a direct result of our dedication to meeting the members’ specific needs.”

America’s Community Bankers is the national trade association committed to shaping the future of banking by being the innovative industry leader strengthening the competitive position of community banks. To learn more about ACB, visit www.AmericasCommunityBankers.com.

The First American Corporation (NYSE: FAF), a Fortune 500 company that traces its history to 1889, is the nation’s largest data provider. First American combines advanced analytics with its vast data resources to supply businesses and consumers with valuable information products to support the major economic events of people’s lives, such as getting a job, renting an apartment, buying a car or house, securing a mortgage and opening or buying a business. The First American Family of Companies, many of which command leading market share positions in their respective industries, operate within six primary business segments, including: Title Insurance and Services, Specialty Insurance, Mortgage Information, Property Information, Credit Information and Screening Information. With revenues of $6.72 billion in 2004, First American has 31,000 employees in approximately 2,000 offices throughout the United States and abroad. More information about the company and an archive of its press releases can be found at www.firstam.com.

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