Originally Posted on March 3, 2022 by Natalie Campisi on Forbes Advisor
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Originally Posted on Feb 18, 2022 by Maria Volkova on HousingWire
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If there’s one thing that the real estate and financial industries have in common, it’s that they’re constantly evolving. Throughout the pandemic, we’ve seen incredibly low interest rates, huge disparities between demand and supply, skyrocketing home prices, and a huge jump in refinance originations. It was a test of agility for all of us.
So what should you be prepared for in 2022?
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With the digital mortgage explosion accelerated by the pandemic, borrowers are demanding more from their lenders. Many borrowers are insisting on a digital mortgage experience with a seamless and stress-free application process — all the way from getting pre-approved to closing on their home. Compare ordering dinner on Uber-Eats or booking travel on Expedia to applying for a mortgage. That is the bar…are you ready?
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