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The crypto-mortgage is the new kid on the block

Housing Wire

The crypto-mortgages originated by LoanSnap so far are more akin to home-equity loans as opposed to home-purchase or rate-and-term refinance loans. LauraMac is a software as a service, or SaaS, firm that provides due-diligence automation tools for the secondary market. To date, LoanSnap has originated about $7.3

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The Mortgage Collaborative launches emerging technology fund

Housing Wire

The fund is designed as a pledge fund to give TMC members maximum flexibility to determine their participation in each transaction based on their specific needs. In his capacity as fund manager, he was responsible for deal origination, leading all due diligence activities and reporting to an Investment Committee based in Hong Kong.

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Top Tips and Considerations For Buying Land

Realty Biz

Unlike purchasing a ready-made home, it offers the flexibility to design and build according to personal or business needs. However, the process involves intricate steps, from understanding zoning laws to securing financing and conducting due diligence. Buying land represents a pivotal investment in one's future.

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Real Estate Investing for Beginners: Expert Tips for Buying Your First Investment Property

Redfin

From relationship building to conducting due diligence, you’ll be equipped with the knowledge and strategies to enter the world of real estate investing and buy your first investment property with ease. Let’s get started! First, there are property taxes.

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Ask Brian: How Do Real Estate Developers Make Money?

Realty Biz

This requires you, as the developer, to perform due diligence that also includes market analysis and Pro forma financial reports to entice early investors. Investors will most likely be equity partners that own a substantial portion of the end profits.

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Who Pays for the Appraisal and Why This Key Homebuying Step Is Worth Every Penny

HomeLight

This due diligence protects the lender in case you default and they need to recover their costs. Another way to inspect an appraiser’s credentials is to see if they have any professional designations. Why is the appraisal so important to your lender? Importantly, it also protects you, by validating that you’re not overpaying.

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ROI in Real Estate: A Beginner’s Guide to Maximizing Returns

Norada Real Estate

This is because total return on investment does not measure the property's financial performance as it relates to its equity. For this we must calculate the property's return on equity (ROE). Similar to the TROI, the return on equity calculation replaces the initial cash invested with the properties equity in a given year.