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NAR magazine devotes space to reverse mortgages and seniors

Housing Wire

The official magazine for the National Association of Realtors (NAR) recently touched on the topic of reverse mortgages, mentioning products such as the Home Equity Conversion Mortgage (HECM) for Purchase (H4P) and addressing topics like the desires of baby boomers to age in place in their homes.

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HUD seeks public comment on updates to reverse mortgage documents

Housing Wire

Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)’s Office of Policy Development and Research is seeking public comment related to application and origination documents for the Federal Housing Administration (FHA)-backed Home Equity Conversion Mortgage (HECM) program, according to a notice published this week in the Federal Register.

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Reverse purchase financing: The financing option no one is talking about

Housing Wire

That’s where reverse purchase financing comes into play, the funding option specifically designed for older Americans. The HECM for Purchase is not a refinancing tool; it is not akin to a Home Equity Line of Credit ( HELOC ). For real estate professionals, this option presents an opportunity to capture more sales.

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Compass Appoints Dawanna Williams, Founder and Managing Principal of Dabar Development Partners, to Board of Directors

Realty Biz

Williams currently serves as Founder and Managing Principal of Dabar Development Partners. Dawanna Williams is the Founder and Managing Principal of Dabar Development Partners – a real estate development firm that offers modern living solutions with intelligent planning, architectural ingenuity, and environmental integrity.

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What is Amortization? How Your Monthly Payment Breaks Down Over Time

Realty Biz

Your payment goes to principal and interest each month following an amortization schedule. A monthly mortgage payment includes principal, interest, and other fees such as property tax and private mortgage insurance (PMI). First-time home buyers may not understand that they only own the equity — not the home. Take this example.

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Mr. Cooper exits reverse servicing space with sale to MAM

Housing Wire

The sale is expected to reduce Mr. Cooper’s overall servicing portfolio by $16 billion in unpaid principal balance (UPB), and will also decrease its balance sheet by approximately $5 billion in Home Equity Conversion Mortgage (HECM) servicing rights (MSRs) and other unspecified assets. The buyer , recent history in reverse.

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High Interest Rates Predicted But is “Zero Down Payment” Possible?

Marco Santarelli

This innovative program is designed to eliminate one of the most significant hurdles to homeownership: the upfront down payment. The Community Affordable Loan Solution is a program designed to provide a bank-provided down payment and cover closing costs for eligible buyers.

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