California homebuyers will finally get the option to close virtually
Although the timeline is uncertain, the nation's most populous state is on track to fall in line with 44 others that allow online notarization, a process that can speed real estate closings
by Matt Carter Sep 12
The biggest mortgage, lending and housing finance stories of 2022
The industry dodged a meltdown, but skyrocketing mortgage rates fueled a rush to 'right size' and helped crown a new leader in mortgage lending
by Matt Carter Dec 28
Proptech investor Paul Hurst sees a ton of opportunity in market shift
The problems that proptechs are trying to solve — inefficiencies in real estate transactions — remain, said Parker89 Managing Director Paul Hurst, while speaking at Connect Now Thursday
by Matt Carter Jun 23
Notarize lays off 110 employees, cites Sequoia's warning to startups
Having 'created a category,' remote online notarization, CEO Pat Kinsel says company must evolve to survive potential downturn
by Matt Carter Jun 21
After rapid expansion, Notarize hires new chief financial officer
Kartik Ramachandran, a former top executive at Groupon and Activision Blizzard, will help lead the remote notarization startup during a period of rapid growth
by Jim Dalrymple II Apr 11
Notarize hires 2 new C-suite executives as business booms
Derek Knudsen will serve as Notarize's chief technology officer, while David Razon heads up HR as the company's chief people officer
by Jim Dalrymple II Jan 11
Inman announces first round of exhibitors and digital demo session sponsors for ICLV21
Real estate tech and service companies head to Las Vegas for a return to in person events
by Rachel Mastandrea Sep 30
Notarize and Snapdocs team up on digital closings
Partnership will make Notarize remote notaries accessible from within Snapdocs platform
by Jim Dalrymple II Sep 9
OJO Labs, Notarize among the fastest-growing companies in the US
This year's Inc. 5000 includes more than 200 businesses in the real estate industry
by Libertina Brandt Aug 18
Americans get comfy with digital transactions: report
A new report from Notarize shows that 81 percent of people in the US feel safe making financial transactions online
by Jim Dalrymple II Aug 4
Qualia unveils new suite of automated technology
The new automations should help Qualia users communicate more easily, and are also designed to protect against wire fraud
by Jim Dalrymple II Jul 13
Digital closing platform Snapdocs valued at more than $1.5B
Snapdocs has raised $150 million in a series D funding round. The platform now touches nearly 20 percent of U.S. real estate transactions
by Matt Carter May 25
Stavvy lands $40M in funding, signs Flagstar Bank
With Series A funding, the Boston-based startup plans to bring expertise in paperless to mortgage servicing
by Matt Carter May 24
Doma adds Wells Fargo as a client as it prepares to go public
The startup, which is aimed at digitizing the transaction process, plans to go public through a blank check merger with Capitol Investment Corp. V
by Matt Carter May 18