RISMEDIA, July 23, 2009-ZipRealty, the nation’s ninth largest real estate brokerage, announced a new mortgage feature, provided by Bank of America Home Loans, that will help streamline the home buying process for today’s busy home shopper.
The ZipRealty-Bank of America Home Loans alliance allows ZipRealty users to access current mortgage rates and financial calculators while shopping for their home online. By September, home buyers using ZipRealty will be able to research which types of loans best fit their needs, and get pre-approved or apply for a mortgage online.
“Bank of America Home Loans was a natural fit for ZipRealty, as we are both committed to delivering customers the best information and service experience,” said Patrick Lashinsky, ZipRealty president and CEO. “We take our 96 percent customer satisfaction rating very seriously, and are happy to align with other companies who focus on customer service.”
“We look forward to working with ZipRealty, which shares our strong commitment to customer service,” said Blair Allan, national strategic business alliances executive for Bank of America Home Loans. “Our strategic business alliances help real estate professionals build their businesses, while helping their customers realize their homeownership goals.”
For more information, visit www.ziprealty.com.