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This new home-equity tool is like CreditKarma for home value

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HSH.com is a mortgage industry and content resource and has launched KnowEquity Tracker and Projector to help homeowners manage their equity. Continue reading →

Groundfloor offers company shares at $15 in new public offering

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Groundfloor, an open platform for investing in real estate, is offering shares of its company for $15 in new online public offering. Continue reading →

Title software startup SafeChain cracks down on wire fraud

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SafeChain has announced a partnership with Accuity to integrate bank data with SafeChain’s wire prevention platform, SafeWire. Continue reading →

Consumers want an Amazon-like experience when closing

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Consumers who are used to being able to buy things with a single click want a similar experience when purchasing real estate — and they’re pushing the industry to innovate in complex areas that have long resisted disruption. Continue reading →

Mortgage originations down among self-employed

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Mortgage originations among self-employed households have fallen more than for salaried households. This decline has occurred even though self-employed persons earn more on average than salaried workers. Here we discuss several factors that influence t… Continue reading →

Shutdown prompts Fannie Mae to tweak lender requirements

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As the government shutdown drags on with no end in sight, Fannie Mae is tweaking its lending requirements to accommodate people who aren’t currently getting paychecks and whose bosses aren’t around to confirm their employment. Continue reading →

Rising taxes drive up closing costs: What’s a buyer to do?

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Closing costs are on the rise (thanks mostly to taxes), so how can first-time buyers on a tight budget make sure they will have enough cash on hand before they sign a contract? Find out here what programs and data are available to help. Continue reading →