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How one mortgage fulfillment service increases efficiencies while minimizing risks

Housing Wire

HousingWire recently spoke with Brian Simon, president of Trelix Mortgage Fulfillment Services, about how Trelix helps its clients work more efficiently while still maintaining compliance and performing due diligence. HousingWire: How do Trelix services help users minimize risks and perform loan due diligence?

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Opinion: Title insurance is vital to protecting the American dream

Housing Wire

The capital markets depend on the due diligence, transparency, and protection our industry provides to do its job. In fact, our industry is so important that throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, title insurance professionals were deemed essential by the federal government. Why is a title search necessary for refinancing?

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Stepping up the fight against fraud in mortgage lending

Housing Wire

Fortunately, fintech innovation is helping lead the way with methods to detect inconsistencies in the due diligence process, such as drawing data directly from banks (with the borrower’s consent) and eliminating the need for written statements. There were enough significant findings to make these loans unsalable.

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Top Tips and Considerations For Buying Land

Realty Biz

However, the process involves intricate steps, from understanding zoning laws to securing financing and conducting due diligence. I have helped developers build and sell entire subdivisions from the ground up. Careful due diligence is necessary to ensure you don't make any significant mistakes.

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What Does a Real Estate Lawyer Do?

Rochester Real Estate

Title Search and Examination Before completing a real estate transaction, verifying the property’s title is crucial to ensure it is free from any liens, encumbrances, or disputes. Real estate lawyers conduct thorough title searches to uncover property ownership rights issues.

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6 Critical Questions to Ask When Buying Land

Realty Biz

Performing due diligence is vital when purchasing a home. Do some due diligence to ensure something can’t be developed that could be detrimental. Is The Title Clear? When buying any property it is crucial to have a title search performed to make sure there is a clean title.

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Are There Closing Costs if You Pay Cash for a House? Yes: Here’s What to Expect

Redfin

What you’ll actually pay as a cash buyer While paying cash eliminates loan origination fees, appraisal fees (if not for your own due diligence), and other lender-specific charges, a range of other essential costs remain. In fact, a recent Redfin report shows that just under one-third of U.S.