Key facts
- Qualia's new tools replace checks and wires for homebuyers' initial and final payments.
- Buyers receive secure links, connect bank accounts, and pay digitally.
- Real estate fraud losses exceeded $275 million in 2025, according to the FBI.
Qualia launches digital payments for homebuyer deposits
IN SHORT
Qualia has introduced digital payment tools for earnest money deposits and cash to close, aiming to replace traditional checks and wires for homebuyers. The new features within Qualia Core allow buyers to securely pay via linked bank accounts, addressing rising real estate fraud concerns. The company reported that fraud losses in real estate exceeded $275 million in 2025.
Key Numbers
$275 millionreal estate fraud losses in 2025
$145 millionreal estate fraud losses in 2023
Who's Involved
Qualia
launched digital payment tools for homebuyers
Jackson Reynolds
chief strategy officer at Qualia, said buyers seek frictionless payment experience and certainty
Jacob Webb
CEO of Level 10 Title, said his company is no longer accepting checks
Level 10 Title
will only use Qualia EMD for earnest money deposits
↳ Why This Matters
Qualia's new digital payment solutions aim to reduce real estate fraud and streamline the closing process for homebuyers and title companies by offering a secure and efficient alternative to traditional payment methods.