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April 19, 2023


The Fintech Times

Speaking with the company’s president and COO, Sarah Dekin, uncovers more about how this unique approach is changing the game for homeowners across the US.

“Our data-driven, proprietary model uses machine learning to analyse hundreds of factors beyond FICO scores and debt-to-income ratios to provide a more accurate assessment of applicants’ financial standing,” Dekin explains.

“This makes investments possible for more homeowners across the country — including small business owners, self-employed individuals, and others that may have been shut out by the more restrictive qualification criteria of conventional financing options.”

This article originally appeared on The Fintech Times. Read the full article here.


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Hometap Equity Partners, LLC dba Hometap. NMLS ID# 2467867 361 Newbury St, 5th Floor, Boston, MA 02115 NMLS Consumer Access

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Hometap Real Estate Equity Partners, Inc. holds real estate brokerage licenses in certain states. California DRE #02191883

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