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FinLocker raises $17M in Series B funding round

Housing Wire

The company said it will be using generative artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning technologies to provide customers with personalized recommendations, credit management solutions, budgeting assistance and loan qualification tools. million in pre-seed funding in 2016.

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Milo launches a crypto mortgage product

Housing Wire

Clients will be able to finance 100% of their purchase…and do this faster than a conventional mortgage,” the company said. “By ” Per the company’s website , it takes five minutes to receive a pre-qualification for a mortgage, though final approval is conditional on finishing the application and providing supporting documents.

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Divvy Homes hits $2 billion valuation after latest funding round

Housing Wire

Existing investors and others including Andreessen Horowitz, Singapore’s GIC, GGV Capital and Moore Specialty Credit participated in the round, which pre-empted a capital raise that could have featured new investors, she said. We’re aiming to bring a legitimacy to alternative home financing options,” said Hefets.

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How 2020 exposed a greater need for collaboration between real estate agents and LOs

Housing Wire

HousingWire: What role has the increase in technology played for both businesses and consumers in the real estate space? Vance Loiselle: In the 20th century, the primary technology innovations in real estate were the telephone and the MLS. This will result in a major shift in how people use their homes and where they want to live.

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How chatbot technology can help real estate agents

Realty Biz

Chatbot technology offers numerous benefits to real estate agents, revolutionizing their operations and enhancing their interactions with clients. Here are several ways in which chatbots can assist real estate agents: Lead Generation: Chatbots can automate lead capture and qualification processes.

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How to Become a Real Estate Agent in Texas: A Comprehensive Guide

Kyle Handy

Each aspiring agent must complete 180 classroom hours of pre-licensing education covering real estate finance, contract law, and real estate principles. Required Courses To become a real estate agent in Texas, you must complete 180 classroom hours of pre-licensing courses approved by TREC.

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Navigating Careers in Real Estate: A Comprehensive Guide

Realty Biz

You need to finish a state-approved pre-licensing real estate course. An expert broker is always on time, adapts to new technologies fast, and receives local housing market news first. Complete a pre-licensing education (varies from state to state but usually lasts around 135 hours) and pass a state licensing exam.