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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Why You Should Choose SETCO Services for All of Your Closing Needs

Recently in the U.S., there was an outsize jump in apartment building, which caused there to be a moderate rise in U.S. housing starts. These housing starts increased by 9.2% in the month of August. With housing starts being on the rise, it is essential to find a trusted company that makes closing easy for […]

Updates from the Title Industry

The title industry is a growing industry, with record-breaking revenue being produced lately. Along with that, the merger and acquisition (M&A) trend is becoming popular in recent months as well. According to Deloitte, a major accounting organization, deal flow will increase in the next 12 months. Deloitte also said that financial services rank high as […]

How to Arm Yourself Against the Ever-Growing Issue of Wire Fraud

Wire fraud in real estate is a fast-growing crime that is becoming more and more common every year. In 2017 alone, there was a reported $56 million in losses and 9,600 victims just from wire fraud in real estate deals. Here at Setco, we are dedicated to protecting our clients from wire fraud and any […]