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Opinion: What you need to know for a successful real estate transaction

Housing Wire

Real estate transactions can be complicated, especially when it comes to titles and escrow. As a professional in the industry with over twenty years of experience, I know that two of the most crucial aspects of any real estate transaction are title and escrow. So why are title and escrow so important?

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Blend breaks into title insurance with latest acquisition

Housing Wire

How hybrid title and valuations help increase lending efficiency. Why use several vendors for title searches, appraisals and underwriting when you can use one? ” Over time, Blend, which was named as one of HousingWire’s 2021 Tech 100 winners, has steadily grown to be a powerhouse in the mortgage tech industry.

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Opinion: The risk from Fannie Mae’s mission creep

Housing Wire

As we witnessed with the recent bank failures , financial institutions that move beyond their mission and scope can introduce significant risk to consumers and taxpayers. The title insurance industry continued to pay out claims, many fraud-related, despite a severe recession. It’s important we find the right path.

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Stepping up the fight against fraud in mortgage lending

Housing Wire

Wherever there is commerce, there will be fraud, and the mortgage industry is no exception. In recent years, we have seen a significant uptick in fraudulent activity ranging from the high tech — intercepted wire transfers and electronic title phishing scams — to low-tech, such as applicants submitting falsified or doctored bank statements.

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How one mortgage fulfillment service increases efficiencies while minimizing risks

Housing Wire

But what makes us the most unique value proposition is that we are part of Altisource Portfolio Solutions, an integrated service provider and marketplace for the real estate and mortgage industries. HW: How does Altisource scale its mortgage fulfillment services for clients of different sizes? Every engagement is customized for each client.

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Top Tips and Considerations For Buying Land

Realty Biz

The real estate attorney you are using should conduct a title search to ensure no liens against the property. Banks, credit unions, and specialized lending companies offer land loans. In my experience, credit unions and small local banks are the best lenders for construction and land loans.

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Should You Buy a House During a Recession?

Rent, Buy & Sell

So, if you’re searching for a home, you’re likely to find: Homeowners who are willing to lower their asking prices Homeowners doing to get out from under their mortgages Banks selling foreclosed properties Each of these scenarios typically results in purchase prices below what the home would demand during a healthy economy.