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Bad Axe, Michigan (July 8, 1999) – Huron County Abstract Company Inc. has
been purchased by Metropolitan Title Company of Howell, Michigan. The announcement was made jointly by Charles and Judy Morden, President and Vice President respectively of Huron County Abstract and Ken Lingenfelter,
President/CEO of Metropolitan Title Company. According to Morden, the sale of the 52-year old company will allow Huron County Abstract to keep up with the changing responsibilities of the industry. "Metropolitan
Title," Morden said, "provides us with the ability to better meet the needs of all of our customers, which has expanded to include such groups as mortgage brokers and the banking industry. Metropolitan Title brings the
up-to-date technology systems we need, as well as a strong mix of products and services which will benefit our customers and allow us to provide services state-wide." "Huron County Abstract is a good company with a great
family history," noted Lingenfelter. "This acquisition compliments our Michigan operation and provides us with an office in a truly beautiful part of Michigan. We are looking forward to working with Charlie and Judy
Morden, and offering our new Huron County customers access to title and closing services and 1031 Exchanges that are the best in the Midwest. Metropolitan Title Company began in 1976 in Grand Rapids. The firm
currently employs 1,100 people in its 82 offices throughout Michigan, Indiana and Illinois. Headquartered in Howell, Michigan, Metropolitan Title also has regional centers in Holland and Rochester, Michigan as well as South
Bend, Indiana and Lombard, Illinois. Huron County Abstract was founded in 1947 as an abstract company by Morden's father and mother. It is the only complete title plant for Huron County. |
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