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Pioneer Title Company Taps Sekady for Secure Real Estate Payments Platform

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Thursday, October 5, 2023
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MERIDIAN, Idaho, Oct. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Sekady, a leader in fintech and software solutions in the Title Insurance & Escrow space, is pleased to announce a new partnership with Pioneer Title Company for secure real estate payments.

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  • MERIDIAN, Idaho, Oct. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Sekady, a leader in fintech and software solutions in the Title Insurance & Escrow space, is pleased to announce a new partnership with Pioneer Title Company for secure real estate payments.
  • Sekady's new platform, called Tidal Money, is a payments platform providing options such as ACH, wires, and Real Time Payments for more efficient and secure real estate transactions.
  • Amid growing concern about the rising prevalence of fraud and wire schemes in the real estate industry, Sekady adheres to strict SOC-2 Certified protocols and organizational compliance.
  • "We are extremely excited about working with a forward-thinking company like Pioneer Title.

Canadians eagerly adopting new First Home Savings Account (FHSA) to save and invest for their down payment - "phenomenal early uptake," says RBC

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Thursday, August 3, 2023
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"Since our April launch, tens of thousands of RBC FHSAs have been opened by Canadians – phenomenal early uptake of this innovative way to save and invest for a first home."

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  • "Since our April launch, tens of thousands of RBC FHSAs have been opened by Canadians – phenomenal early uptake of this innovative way to save and invest for a first home."
  • Available through RBC Direct Investing and RBC InvestEase, RBC FHSAs can be opened digitally through either of these online investment services and through RBC Online Banking.
  • To check out RBC FHSA options, more information is available at www.rbc.com/firsthome or by visiting any RBC branch to have a conversation with an advisor.
  • RBC Direct Investing: A self-managed, easy to use digital investing platform that enables you to trade when and how you want.

Making home ownership a reality for Canada's physicians and their families: MD Management Limited (MD) launches the MD First Home Savings Account

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Thursday, July 6, 2023
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The MD First Home Savings Account represents an opportunity for MD clients to save for their first home.

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  • The MD First Home Savings Account represents an opportunity for MD clients to save for their first home.
  • Available through MD Plus™, the MD FHSA provides numerous opportunities for Canada's physicians and their families, including:
    Combining an FHSA with the Home Buyers' Plan within their RRSP for a bigger down payment.
  • Transferring savings tax-free to an RRSP if the MD FHSA is not used to purchase a home within 15 years of opening the account.
  • To learn more about the MD FHSA, please call MD Client Services at 1 800 267-2332 or visit md.ca .

Over Two Thirds of Canadians are Planning on Waiting until Mortgage Rates Drop to Purchase a Home: BMO Survey

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Monday, June 5, 2023
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The survey found that over two thirds (68 per cent) of Canadians are planning on waiting until mortgage rates drop to purchase a home.

Key Points: 
  • The survey found that over two thirds (68 per cent) of Canadians are planning on waiting until mortgage rates drop to purchase a home.
  • The majority (68 per cent) of Canadians feel buying a home is more out of reach compared to their parents.
  • The survey found Canadians' perceptions of the economy have affected their homebuying plans:
    The Waiting Game: Over two thirds (68 per cent) of Canadians are planning on waiting until mortgage rates drop to purchase a home.
  • Revisiting Refinancing: 69 per cent are planning on waiting to refinance their home until mortgage rates drop.

Akel Homes Receives Esteemed 'First Year Quality Award' for Medium Volume Builders at the 28th Annual Eliant Homebuyers' Choice Awards 2023

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Friday, June 2, 2023
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PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla., June 2, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Eliant Homebuyers' Choice Awards, renowned within the residential construction industry, celebrates builders who demonstrate excellence across varying aspects of the homebuying experience. The awards are based on comprehensive surveys that gather feedback from homeowners, evaluating their satisfaction with construction quality, design, customer service and overall buying experience. The winners are determined through the ratings, opinions, and experiences of over 190,000 recent homebuyers across 209 major new home builders in the U.S.

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  • Akel Homes, a leading residential homebuilder, proudly announces the exceptional achievement of receiving the 'First Year Quality Award' for Medium Volume Builders at the 28th Annual Eliant Homebuyers' Choice Awards.
  • This prestigious recognition underscores Akel Homes' steadfast commitment to delivering exceptional homes accompanied by unmatched customer service.
  • PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla., June 2, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Eliant Homebuyers' Choice Awards, renowned within the residential construction industry, celebrates builders who demonstrate excellence across varying aspects of the homebuying experience.
  • "We are incredibly honored and proud to be recognized with the 'First-Year Quality Award' in the Home Buyers Choice Awards 2023," said Lauren Zinn, Director of Marketing for Akel Homes.

Home advantage: RBC launches Canada's newest savings and investing account for prospective home buyers

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Thursday, April 20, 2023
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RBC is now making FHSAs available through RBC Direct Investing and RBC InvestEase.

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  • RBC is now making FHSAs available through RBC Direct Investing and RBC InvestEase.
  • FHSAs can be opened digitally at either of these RBC online investment services and through RBC Online Banking or by speaking with a financial advisor at an RBC branch.
  • "This new savings and investing account will be a tremendous support to anyone who has that dream."
  • FHSA funds can be combined with RRSP's Home Buyer's Plan (HBP) savings, to put toward the purchase of a qualifying home.

FHSA now available at National Bank

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Monday, April 17, 2023
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MONTREAL, April 17, 2023 /CNW/ - The Tax-Free First Home Savings Account (FHSA) is now being offered at National Bank.

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  • MONTREAL, April 17, 2023 /CNW/ - The Tax-Free First Home Savings Account (FHSA) is now being offered at National Bank.
  • To open your FHSA this year, you can make an appointment at FHSA | National Bank (nbc.ca)
    What is it?
  • It's a tax-free savings account for the upcoming purchase of your first home.
  • You can make your down payment using funds from both your FHSA, and RRSP using your Home Buyer's Plan (HBP)
    How much can you save?

MORTGAGE SEMINAR SERIES

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Monday, December 12, 2022
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BUFFALO, N.Y., Dec. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- As a lender that prides itself on matching financing to clients' individual needs, Premium Mortgage Corporation Loan Officers Julie Symes (NMLS#326746) and Nate Symes (NMLS#2278177)announce a seminar series covering a variety of helpful topics.

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  • BUFFALO, N.Y., Dec. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- As a lender that prides itself on matching financing to clients' individual needs, Premium Mortgage Corporation Loan Officers Julie Symes (NMLS#326746) and Nate Symes (NMLS#2278177)announce a seminar series covering a variety of helpful topics.
  • Learn about using a rehab mortgage to finance eligible repairs or upgrades to your home.
  • Seminar 3: First Time Home Buyers Assistance, Grants and Loans
    Assistance and Grants from New York State, Non-Profit Agencies and Local Municipalities.
  • Seminar series is open to everyone homebuyers, homeowners, real estate agents, etc.

Sun West Mortgage Launches Market-Making Blockchain Platform

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Thursday, August 18, 2022
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LOS ANGELES, Aug. 18, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- After years in development, Sun West Mortgage Company, Inc. (SWMC), a national leader in Mortgage Originations and Servicing, has launched the newest iteration of their proprietary AI platform Morgan.

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  • LOS ANGELES, Aug. 18, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- After years in development, Sun West Mortgage Company, Inc. (SWMC), a national leader in Mortgage Originations and Servicing, has launched the newest iteration of their proprietary AI platform Morgan.
  • Sun West Mortgage CEO Pavan Agarwal said, "Since our founding in 1980, the landscape of which we obtain a mortgage has changed.
  • While the Sun West team is excited to launch their market-making mortgage-based blockchain platform, Pavan Agarwal remains eagerly committed to the creation of transformative technology.
  • In all jurisdictions, the principal (main) licensed location of Sun West Mortgage Company, Inc. is 6131 Orangethorpe Avenue, Suite 500, Buena Park, CA 90620, Phone: (800) 453-7884.

Flushing Bank Hosts Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at New Elmhurst Branch and Announces Community Scholarship for NYC Kids RISE and Grant for Neighborhood Housing Services of Queens

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Thursday, June 23, 2022
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“Through this community scholarship, our kindergarten students are finishing the 2021-2022 school year with meaningful investments in their future from both NYC Kids RISE and Flushing Bank,” said Elisa Gomez, Principal of P.S. 110Q, The Tiffany School. “What a way to celebrate their achievements and demonstrate the community’s support for their dreams! We are so excited and incredibly proud to be part of the Save for College Program, and to be able to work with kindergarten families each year to take the first foundational step -- activating and viewing their NYC Scholarship Accounts for the very first time -- so that we can save for our children’s future, together!”

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  • At the ceremony, the Banks President and CEO, John R. Buran, presented a check to the NYC Kids RISE Save for College Program.
  • The community scholarship for the NYC Kids RISE Save for College Program will support the kindergarten students at P.S.
  • The Bank also presented a grant check to Neighborhood Housing Services of Queens that will help fund their First Time Home Buyer, Affordable Housing and Rental Assistance Programs.
  • Today, were happy to be partnering with Flushing Bank to invest in the scholarship accounts of the 139 P.S.