Borrower surveys pinpoint closings as problem area for lenders
Investments lenders have made to streamline the application process seem to be paying off, but surveys show borrowers are still tripped up by document collection and closings
by Matt Carter Aug 30
Qualia's new API could help companies scale digital title ops
Qualia API users can automatically place and track title orders and access order, accounting and contact data to build custom notifications and performance dashboards
by Matt Carter Aug 24
Watch your step: 5 closing pitfalls and how to avoid them
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There are many moving parts throughout the homebuying process, and they all need to be completed successfully before your client has their keys in hand
by James Harris AND David Parnes Jul 8
Flueid gears up to support purchase and home equity loans
Title and escrow software-as-a-service provider's tech platform, Flueid Decision, can now detect solar panels and liens
by Matt Carter May 19
22 ways to identify more buyer leads
Buyers need professional agents to walk them through the ever-changing buying process. If you implement these strategies, you won't run short of opportunities to connect with and convert buyer leads
by Jimmy Burgess Jan 28
New WFG tool offers insights on mortgage loans in the pipeline
MyHome Funder Dashboard smooths the process of balancing files for disbursement
by Matt Carter Oct 18
QUIZ: Are you a closer? Take the test
Find out how good your closing skills are by answering these 10 questions
by Bernice Ross Sep 16
Click, click, sign: How to avoid digital signature pitfalls
In fast-paced markets, digital signatures definitely have their perks — but they also raise a few concerns. Here's what you should know
by Bernice Ross Sep 14
Stewart buying Informative Research to further 'end-to-end' platform goal
$192M deal is Stewart's biggest bet on ancillary services yet
by Matt Carter Aug 27
A handshake in the midst of action
CEO Max Simkoff says Doma provides a 'white label' closing solution to real estate agents that provides a better consumer experience
by Matt Carter Jul 15
Why agents and title agencies don’t always see eye to eye
While the title agency tends to bear its fair share of a transaction's detail-oriented work, it’s when communication and cooperation collapse that closings tend to be delayed
by Aaron Davis Jun 10
It's a lawsuit waiting to happen! Avoid these post-closing problems
Running into post-closure problems is often burdensome for everyone involved in the transaction. In some cases where it morphs into a lawsuit, it can even be costly. So, how can agents prevent them in the first place, and what can they do to avoid litigation?
by Bernice Ross Apr 22
Offerpad: Sellers can stay in homes up to 60 days after closing
To help alleviate the stress of selling, Offerpad will now give sellers the option of remaining in a home up to 60 days after closing escrow