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Mortgage infrastructure platform Pylon raises $8.5M in seed round

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million in its seed round to build a mortgage-as-a-service platform for fintechs, banks and retail banks. The built-in underwriting logic aims to deliver quick and accurate decisions to borrowers with maximum affordability approvals and automated tasking. Startup Pylon raised $8.5

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Ex-Zillow execs promise revolution in lending

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Venture capital investors including Zillow founder Spencer Rascoff and Trulia co-founder Pete Flint, believe that Tomo has the potential to topple the legion of lenders that have increased market share, invested heavily in technology and lapped up record profits in recent years. history, follows a pre-seed round of $40 million.

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Why is our industry still transferring money with paper checks?

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While the real estate industry has witnessed the introduction of a number of spectacular and innovative developments in recent years, we still (sometimes unfairly) get tagged as “old fashioned” or “conservative.” and get a pre-approval for a mortgage from the comfort of your own laptop. That’s just the beginning.

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Vishal Garg unveils Better’s new strategy as a publicly traded company 

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According to Garg, the company has developed a one-day mortgage product that provides a commitment letter within 24 hours. I’ve gone through extensive coaching and professional development,” he said. That technology platform has helped us maintain best-in-class compliance and regulatory audits. [So

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6 best real estate schools in Washington (WA) for 2024

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Starting from: $ 235 Visit OnlineEd Also Popular Kaplan Real Estate Education Best for career mentorship Pre-recorded video content led by experienced industry leaders. It allows students to stop and start courses as needed, develop and meet study goals, and track progress across your required coursework. out of 5 stars Rating: 4.5

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5 best Arizona real estate schools for 2024

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We’ve reviewed all the key information to determine the best Arizona real estate schools to help you get licensed quickly and efficiently with a state-approved, online program at an Arizona real estate school. Course Options See Details Pricing AceableAgent’s prelicensing classes are ADRE-approved 90-hour real estate courses.

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7 best real estate schools in Florida (FL) for 2024

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In Florida, getting licensed as a real estate agent begins with the completion of an approved 63-hour Sales Associate prelicensing course. Final Exam: In order to earn your FREC Approved 63-Hour Real Estate Prelicensing Education Certificate, you need to take and pass a course final exam.