Community banks say Vizaline’s software, which converts property descriptions into images, helps them catch errors before they close real estate loans without resorting to expensive land surveys. But traditional surveyors say the results are of questionable value.

Now approved by Fannie Mae, the digital servicer aims to shake up the status quo by reducing costs caused by a “monopoly in the market.”

The fintech world is expanding at a sometimes breathtaking pace. Much of that growth is driven by venture capital, but how do VCs decide which companies to invest it in--or not? Join Greycroft partner Will Szczerbiak in a discussion with Olugbenga Agboola, the founder and CEO of Flutterwave, the San Francisco-based startup building the largest payments infrastructure in Africa. Guest host James Ledbetter, editor and publisher of the fintech newsletter FIN, will explore these questions: What are VCs looking for in a fintech startup? What are the hottest fintech sectors in 2021? How has the rise in fintech valuations affected the market? Where will growth be strongest in the next few years?

Black Knight’s product is designed to assist mortgage lenders in performing due diligence while also preventing heightened risk of foreclosure losses.

The amount nearly doubles the capital the mortgage fintech has raised since 2012.

By tracking remote workers with customizable benchmarks, Grind Analytics’ new software tool increased efficiency for one of its first users, OneTrust Home Loans.

With refinance volumes predicted to fall — but currently continuing apace — lenders explain how they’re readying themselves for eventual contraction and its implications for their expenditures.

The software will aim to take advantage of the anticipated volume growth in this particular type of origination.

After doubling its valuation in five months, Blend plans to use its latest funding to strengthen its digital lending experiences for banking and mortgages.

The company aims to make financed home purchases more competitive with cash offers by creating a faster mortgage process.

The funding will be used to continue developing the automation Brace provides for distressed loan servicing and other related services.

If you are underbanked you probably have limited access to mainstream financial services normally offered by retail banks. Many fintech startups offer alternative ways to measure credit risk, and assert that their products can help extend financial services to consumers who have not been well-served by traditional banks.

The deal will add to SitusAMC’s tech suite, making the connection between loan originators and lenders more efficient.

The transaction was led by existing investor Insight Partners, with TVC Capital as a minority partner.

As housing and lending companies try to eradicate racism and bias from their industries, automated valuation tools could help reach that goal, according to the American Enterprise Institute.

Challenger banks aimed at Blacks, Hispanics, immigrants and other underserved groups are offering financial education and support for charities in addition to basic banking services.

Remote online notarization helped originators close loans amid social distancing measures, but complex local laws remain a barrier to its widespread use.

The company also acquired the maker of the ResWare title and escrow software.

Join Jim McKelvey, co-founder of Square as he offers his insights into where the Fintech industry is headed next year. Will a Biden administration insist on greater regulation? What will happen in the cryptocurrency markets? What will be the big IPOs in the sector? Will GooglePlex make a big splash? What new technologies or applications should we be expecting?

The company’s proprietary platform is aimed at helping borrowers apply for home loans in as little as 15 minutes by automating immediate validation of bank information used in qualification.