Lender Tools & Resources

With so many changes happening in the mortgage and lending industry, we know it is tough to complete the task of financing. SETCO Services has implemented top tier processes, procedures, and software tools that are now the cornerstone for SETCO Service’s future growth. Below are some of the processes and lender tools that we’ve created and implemented for our clients.

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What Buyers Want From Lenders

Buyers often ask us what they should look for in a lender. What makes one lender stand out from the others? Lenders ask us how they can get the attention of homebuyers in an increasingly crowded field. There are some things that are undeniable truths in the market, let’s look at them in order to help both lenders and buyers know what makes the difference.

Why Should I Care About Lien Waivers?

Buying a home went from a dream to a nightmare for a Wisconsin couple, after a contractor claimed the previous owner didn't pay him for his work. Mere weeks after moving in, the new owners found a note on the door of their home from a contractor claiming the previous owner hadn’t paid for work done on the house.

Online Closing Crime is on The Rise…Protect Yourself!

In light of the hacking and cyber-heists we saw in 2017, you have probably taken some precautions with your own data. Password changes, updated security measures, keeping a closer eye on your credit reports.

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2018 Staging Trends for Sellers

If you’re looking to sell your home in 2018, you know the basics. Improve your curb appeal, make sure the house is clean, update what you can. What you may not have considered is not just tidying up and decluttering your home, but actually staging it. <br> Staging, or preparing your residence for sale to […]

What 2018’s Homebuyers Need to Know

Learning what you need to know to buy a house can feel like an insurmountable chore, especially when the rules change all the time. Even if you have been through the process before, 2018 brings a host of new tax codes, a surge in demand without an increase in supply, and more risk of fraud […]

Is Working With a Realtor Worth the Cost?

Everyone likes saving money, especially when it’s a significant amount! Realtors take a pretty good percentage of the proceeds when you buy or sell a house through them, so many people believe that doing it themselves will save them money and they can keep that percentage in their pocket. It’s easy to think “Why should […]