Mortgage Information Services provides information and services to the national mortgage lending industry. Since it was founded in 1990, the company s direct operations have expanded into 21 states, including a service center in Miramar, Fla. Where it doesn t have a direct presence, the company s network of contractors and affiliates allows it to service most other states. Mortgage Information Services specializes in the home equity lending industry, offering title searches, title insurance, residential appraisals, loan closings and other related services. It utilizes a dedicated staff or appraisers, closers and abstractors wherever possible to ensure a high level of control over customer service and quality.