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Mortgage and real estate innovation in the time of COVID-19

How the pandemic has impacted eClosings, real estate, mortgage payments and more
May 4, 2020, 4:10pm by Julia Falcon
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As conditions under COVID-19 change rapidly, everyone from fintech companies and lenders to local governments and real estate professionals are adapting to serve homeowners during this time, and HousingWire is covering it all.

This list will be updated as more stories are published.

FinTech

  • Zillow makes renting a one-stop transaction with new technology
  • Redfin offers self-guided home tours
  • Yardi releases new rent payment deferral technology
  • Built Technologies releases limited version of loan software

Real Estate

  • Real estate agents are creatively showing listings amid stay-at-home orders
  • Realtor.com extends billing reduction program and launches Livestream Open Houses
  • Keller Williams collaborates with Facebook for virtual home tour training and starts virtual home showings

Mortgage

  • Free credit reports are now available for everyone, every week
  • Credit unions take proactive approach in helping newly distressed mortgage borrowers
  • Here’s how the mortgage industry is reacting to the coronavirus
  • Curbside closings offer drive-up service amid social distancing concerns

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In her role as reporter for HousingWire, Julia Falcon covered topics ranging from multifamily real estate to sociological trends seen within the housing market.see full bio

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