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FinLocker says it will cover 100% of mortgage verification costs

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For example, lenders will have lower origination costs and faster loan decision-making through direct-sourced data, while borrowers will benefit through reduced closing costs. FinLocker also explained that it aims to offer a “competitive edge in a challenging market with a tangible cost” for loan officers.

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Tomo Mortgage closes $20M Series B funding round

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Tomo touts its use of artificial intelligence in streamlining loan underwriting and closing processes. It claims to save the typical homebuyer up to $4,000 in closing costs and offers interest rates that are 50 to 100 basis points lower than the industry average, according to a press release.

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Uplist’s Jeff Bell on finding efficiencies for loan officers

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I want to push a button and have everything done for me and see my results without having to go to the county website, or go hop on Zillow and check this, or go check closing costs, or go to the title and escrow company to find out what the fees are for something. JB: Its accurate and it’s easy.

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Making sense of ultra-low mortgage rates

Housing Wire

The company also said: “Since every borrower’s situation is different, interested loan officers can price out this specific product in UWM’s EASE system or call their AE [account executive] for more information.”. s San Diego office, to get a better understanding since he originates a lot of UWM’s Conquest loans. “If

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Desperate for deals, mortgage pros get creative

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Roberts and thousands of other loan officers across the country continue to be hampered by a serious inventory shortage , which results in heavy competition for fewer deals. That’s why builders are utilizing closing cost incentives and temporary rate buydowns often funded by lenders. “If

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Uplist launches automated refi analysis tool

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Mortgage technology company Uplist has launched what it says is a killer new tool that will help loan officers automatically generate refinance options for their clients. The tool also does modeling of potential savings for homeowners by analyzing various interest rates , closing costs and repayment options. ”

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LodeStar integrates with Stewart

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“As a result, we’re bringing greater clarity to the process for consumers and professionals alike, and empowering loan officers and lenders to redirect their human resources away from manual tasks like researching closing fees and toward more complex functions like marketing, sales and customer service.”.

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