Equity National, a Rhode Island-based title insurance and closing service provider, acquired Secure Collateral to expand into the valuation field, according to a corporate release. Jacksonville-based Secure Collateral will continue to provide valuation, field and loss mitigation services. According to the release, Secure Collateral plans to expand its workforce in the near future and will retain its name. “Secure Collateral and Equity National are a natural combination, and we share a deep commitment to exceptional service and quality,” said James Dammerich, president of Secure Collateral. With the acquisition, Equity can now service lenders from valuation to closing, according to the release. Write to Jon Prior.