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Flueid integrates with Encompass to fuel loan originations

Housing Wire

This integration allows lenders to access Flueid’s title data and insights during the loan application process, resulting in time savings and a simplified consumer experience. Loan officers and underwriters can now easily check title information and review critical insights to understand the status of a property and consumer.

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ServiceLink’s EXOS Title engine automates the title process so lenders can receive instant title decisions

Housing Wire

ServiceLink’s tech-enabled title solution, EXOS Title, combines cutting-edge technology and superior customer service with a nationwide footprint – ultimately getting lenders and their clients to the closing table faster. EXOS Title offers strict adherence to local, state and federal regulatory guidelines.

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Purchase market will highlight closing process problems

Housing Wire

Much of that is, from the Realtor’s or consumer’s perspective, the “dead time” between the excitement of getting approved for the loan and the additional excitement of getting the keys. It’s much more efficient to reach a loan officer and input an application into the pipeline than ever before. The wait seems tedious.

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How to Understand Real Estate Underwriting

Realty Biz

It determines whether your home loan application gets approved. It's a process the lender uses before approving your mortgage loan application. It helps the lender determine how risky the loan would be. You may have the option of submitting your home loan application in person or over the phone.

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How to Avoid a Delayed Closing: 7 Common Roadblocks to Be Aware of

Redfin

It’s recommended to get pre-approved before house hunting to give yourself a realistic idea of how much home you can afford ; however, a mortgage pre-approval doesn’t guarantee that your loan application will be approved. Most title companies and attorneys don’t accept personal checks over $500, sometimes less.

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Count the Closing Costs: A Line-By-Line Guide to Closing Costs With A Mortgage

HomeLight

During the excitement of searching for a home and getting preapproved for a loan , closing costs may get overlooked. Closing costs are typically between 2% and 5% of the loan amount but can vary significantly based on location. Closing costs can be broken up into three main categories: loan costs, title costs, and other costs.

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Buying a House? Here Are the Mortgage Fees You’ll Pay

HomeLight

Mortgages are some of the most complicated loans that you can get, and they include a number of associated fees. Loan origination fees. The loan origination fees are often the largest set of fees you’ll pay on your loan. After they have approved your loan, some lenders may require you to pay a rate lock fee.