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What is Smishing? Smishing is a form of phishing where cyber criminals send you a text message to trick you into giving them your private information or clicking on a link that installs malware on your phone. Their intent is …

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New York is in the process of planning on the distribution of the $25 billion dollars of funds, that will help people get caught up on back rent during the Covid pandemic. For now, here’s what you need to know …

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The Department of Financial Services (“DFS”) recently learned of a systemic and aggressive campaign to exploit cybersecurity flaws in public-facing websites to steal Nonpublic Information (NPI).[i]  The unauthorized collection of NPI appears to be part of a growing fraud campaign targeting …

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6 Foundational Benefits of Homeownership Today https://link.edgepilot.com/s/75e8eb4b/JJVgs_8LMkaaRaXzqUCVfA?u=https://www.keepingcurrentmatters.com/2021/02/08/6-foundational-benefits-of-homeownership-today/ Over the past year, our homes have become an integral part of our lives more than ever. They’re much more than the houses we live in. They’re our workplaces, virtual schools, and safe …

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Mr. Cooper plans to hire 2,000

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The company said its app will streamline the application and origination process for customers, providing a high-quality digital borrowing experience. It said tests of its HELOC application revealed a 50% reduction in turn time, shaving off as much as 19 days.

“At this moment when Americans have built a record amount of equity in their homes, offering a frictionless way for them to take advantage of that equity to achieve their goals is paramount,” said Blend CEO and Founder Nima Ghamsari. “Today’s consumers expect seamless experiences throughout their financial lives, and with our digital home equity offerings, our customers are set up to continue thriving as the market grows.”

Class action lawsuit on forced-placed insurance for reverse mortgages gets green light. Judge fails to dismiss suit against CIT Bank,Financial Freedom and 3 insurance companies. Jessica Guerin https://www.housingwire.com/articles/47870-class-action-lawsuit-on-forced-placed-insurance-for-reverse-mortgages-gets-green-light     A federal judge in New Jersey denied a motion to dismiss a …

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