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Home equity lending opportunities remain despite decline in tappable equity

Housing Wire

“Consumer loan demand was mixed, with home-equity and used auto loans showing some increased demand over the last few months,” the Federal Reserve Board of Governors noted. Another area to watch is the performance of loans approved through automated processes.

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Stepping up the fight against fraud in mortgage lending

Housing Wire

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. Underwriters with hidden agendas. How lenders can prepare for growing fraud threats.

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Blend breaks into title insurance with latest acquisition

Housing Wire

Why use several vendors for title searches, appraisals and underwriting when you can use one? Blend’s white label technology is what powers mortgage applications on the site of banks such as Wells Fargo and U.S. Bank and integrated with CoreLogic in 2019 for an easier access line to borrowers credit.

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How one mortgage fulfillment service increases efficiencies while minimizing risks

Housing Wire

As part of a larger global company offering a wide range of end-to-end solutions, we provide integrated products and technology far beyond full-service mortgage fulfillment. That gives us the ability to offer a span of comprehensive proven product options throughout the entire loan lifecycle. Security is a major priority for us too.

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How Long Does It Take to Close on a House From Start to Finish?

HomeLight

But the time required to process and underwrite the loan will be in large part what dictates the length of your closing. According to the loan software firm ICE Mortgage Technology, it took 50 days on average to close on a purchase loan for a house, as of Q3 2021. Conventional loan. Title issues: (~11% of delays).

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iBuyer Real Estate Guide for 2022: What Is an iBuyer?

HomeLight

An iBuyer is a deep-pocketed real estate technology company that uses digital tools to purchase homes directly from homeowners and close quickly. Their business model was driven by large venture capital reserves to purchase homes with cash and the use of technology for valuing property quickly. Title search.

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The Ultimate Guide to Buying a House in North Carolina

Redfin

Charlotte’s skyline is adorned with impressive skyscrapers, and the city is home to the significant headquarters of renowned companies such as Bank of America, Lowe’s Inc., The city is also a hotbed for technology and research, with the Research Triangle Park (RTP) nearby, attracting top-notch companies and fostering innovation.