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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HUD/Census Bureau Releases Limited 2017 AHS Data

The U.S. Census Bureau and the Department of Housing and Urban Development released summary tables and microdata this week from the 2017 American Housing Survey. Commonly referred to as the AHS, this survey is a biennial look at in-depth information across many aspects of housing in the United States.

Increase Curb Appeal on the Cheap

Author J. K. Rowling says “A good first impression can work wonders.” Robert Cheese, athlete and motivational speaker is fond of saying “Go out of your way to make an outstanding first impression.” When you are trying to sell your home, you want to work wonders with the curbside appeal of your home, because if […]

Paper Trail: What Mortgage Documents Do You Really Need?

If you’re like most people, you have folders stuffed full of papers you don’t need, drawers overflowing with receipts, boxes with old files you’re hanging on to, just in case. Life generates a lot of paperwork, and one of the things that generates the most documents is closing on a mortgage. There are certainly some […]