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FairPlay lands $4.5M seed round to help lenders combat racial bias

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The New York-based startup helps lenders discover bias in algorithms and take a second look at rejected applicants using “cutting edge AI fairness techniques.” Continue reading →

Fake landlord and deed fraud scams plague Detroit buyers and renters

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Mortgage lenders are cautious about extending credit and home prices are so low that most deals are for cash, putting buyers at greater risk. Continue reading →

How equitably is housing wealth distributed in your city?

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A new interactive tool from the Urban Institute compares housing wealth equity in cities across America, tracking disparities in homeownership rates, home values, and the distribution of housing wealth by race and ethnicity. Continue reading →

Survey: Mortgage refi crush exposed dangers of digital-heavy approach

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Digital self-service combined with live personal service is key to retaining younger mortgage customers, J.D. Power concluded, with faster approval times demonstrating that the application and approval process “still requires some level of human intera… Continue reading →

How to gain a competitive edge with baby boomer buyers

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Understanding the ins and outs of a home equity conversion mortgage for purchase can give real estate agents an advantage when working with older buyers. Here’s what you need to know. Continue reading →

Recent pullback in mortgage rates lifts outlook for home demand

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A monthlong upswing in mortgage rates came to a halt in the past two weeks, with rates for 30-year loans retreating back below 3 percent. Continue reading →

Blend’s Q3 earnings take a hit as $54M in IPO compensation vests

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The cloud banking software developer raises full-year revenue guidance by $13 million as it signs new clients, launches new products and integrates Title365 acquisition. Continue reading →

Fathom reports major double-digit growth in revenue and agents in Q3

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End-to-end real estate services platform Fathom said investments in future growth drove a $3.4 million Q3 net loss, despite double-digit growth in revenue, real estate transactions and agent count. Continue reading →

Regulatory tech provider Azimuth GRC gets boost from Rock Ventures

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Atlanta-based Azimuth GRC claims it’s the only company that’s codified every state and federal law on one platform. Continue reading →