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Labor Department announces new rule to shield retirement savings

Housing Wire

The rule is designed to “protect the millions of workers who are saving for retirement diligently and rely on advice from trusted professionals on how to invest their savings,” DOL said in its announcement. Retirement investors are best protected by a uniform and protective framework.”

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Agile fintech firm executes first fully automated AOT transaction

Housing Wire

AOT transactions involve three counterparties — a mortgage originator, a mortgage investor, and a broker dealer — and are designed to transfer loan collateral and hedge positions to a mortgage investor. Dealer-to-dealer assignments are also electronically executed on Agile’s platform. “As

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Guideline Buddy launches AI-powered chatbot

Housing Wire

The new tool is designed to help loan officers, processors and underwriters instantly find the relevant mortgage guidelines they need. Mortgage professionals will be provided with up-to-date investor and lender guidelines and timely notifications whenever changes happen.

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HousingWire February Demo Day: Altos Research

Housing Wire

helping real estate professionals, investors, financial institutions, and their clients make better-informed decisions. Product Fast Facts #1 Altos tracks over 100M listings every week to deliver real-time market insights in beautifully designed, interactive market reports. #2

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Change Wholesale offers the widest variety of wholesale products on the market

Housing Wire

Change Wholesale is at the forefront of wholesale lending, with the widest variety of products on the market, ranging from traditional lending products to non-traditional products (Alt Doc, Investor/DSCR, Foreign National). As a CDFI (Community Development Financial Institution) — a designation given by the U.S.

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NTC’s PerfectDocs platform makes real-time county requirements readily available

Housing Wire

NTC can serve as a critical business partner, building successful lien release processes that help clients reduce costs and potentially avoid expenses, such as penalties, judgments or fines. Taking this off a client’s hands is valuable, as most clients do not have the resources or knowledge to do it effectively themselves.

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The Impact of Zoning Laws and Land Use Regulations on Property Values for Real Estate Investors

Boston Appraisal

For investors, a nuanced grasp of these legal aspects is essential to navigate the complexities of the real estate market and to capitalize on investment opportunities. Understanding Zoning Laws and Land Use Regulations Zoning laws are specific ordinances set by local governments, defining how properties in designated areas can be used.

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