In 2018, Zillow set itself lofty goals when it entered the mortgage business. Three years later, Zillow’s actual performance is far, far below its predictions, which highlights how difficult the mortgage space is, not just for Zillow, but also for every real estate tech company targeting mortgage as a lever for growth.
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Zillow’s uphill battle to attach mortgages: Mike DelPrete
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