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FinLocker raises $17M in Series B funding round

Housing Wire

The company said it will be using generative artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning technologies to provide customers with personalized recommendations, credit management solutions, budgeting assistance and loan qualification tools. million in pre-seed funding in 2016.

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How 2020 exposed a greater need for collaboration between real estate agents and LOs

Housing Wire

HW: How has the financial industry’s response to COVID accelerated the need for digital tools? VL: The financial industry’s response has been swift and impactful, by lowering interest rates and providing fiscal stimulus – for the benefit of consumers and loan originators, of course.

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LOs and brokers, are you prepared for an evolving workforce?

Housing Wire

In a housing market vastly different from the pre-pandemic period, how can industry professionals position themselves to achieve growth despite these current obstacles? When it comes to business growth this year and beyond, industry experts agree that 2022 is the year of the non-qualified mortgage (non-QM) loan.

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Mortgages with Low Credit Scores - Your Guide to Affordable Home Financing

Realty Biz

Let's delve deeper into these topics to guide you towards an affordable home financing solution. They can help you navigate the mortgage process and identify suitable options based on your financial situation and provide you with a pre-approval. Get pre-approved: Before house hunting, consider getting pre-approved for a mortgage.

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Mortgage, Mortgage, Mortgage: What First-Time Home Buyers Need to Know

Realty Biz

Assess Your Finances As you might assume, a good place to begin is by assessing your finances. Documentation and the Pre-Approval Process Pre-approval is a must for anyone looking to purchase a home. Be sure to have all of your documentation in order and ready to go before starting the pre-approval process.

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How to Become a Real Estate Agent in Texas: A Comprehensive Guide

Kyle Handy

To successfully navigate this path, it’s important to understand the necessary steps and requirements to obtain your license and start your journey in the real estate industry. Each aspiring agent must complete 180 classroom hours of pre-licensing education covering real estate finance, contract law, and real estate principles.

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Options to Unlock Your Home Equity When Finances Are Tight

HomeLight

To help you examine your equity’s potential to enhance your financial situation, we’ve asked industry experts to explain the options. What qualifications do I have to meet to access my home’s equity? With that knowledge, you can be prepared to make the most out of the equity in your most valuable investment.

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