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Lenders: Looking to simplify closings? Work with an insurance agency

Housing Wire

HousingWire recently spoke to Tom Kriby, vice president of client development and partnerships at Westwood Insurance Agency, about how working with an insurance agency can simplify the closing process for their customers, even in times of interest rate uncertainty. TK: When it comes to closings, it’s all about keeping it simple.

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Buyer agency: a crucial historical shift in real estate

Housing Wire

Many buyers struggled with the financial burden of covering closing costs , making it difficult or impossible to also cover the compensation for agent representation. Many are already shouldering the burdens of high debt-to-income ratios, mortgage insurance premiums, and elevated interest rates to secure a foothold in homeownership.

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How to Buy a House With No Money Upfront: 9 Ways To Make It Happen

HomeLight

She says that through combining state programs and with the seller paying closing costs, she had one buyer who “only had to bring $3,500 to the table.”. For most borrowers, you’ll need money for the down payment and closing costs. You will pay a funding fee and closing costs. Source: (C. DLR / Unsplash).

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Am I A First-Time Homebuyer? Who’s Qualified … And Who Isn’t

HomeLight

USDA Rural Development loans also allow for 100% financing (or 0% down). Don’t let the name fool you: areas designated for Rural Development loans can be closer to cities than you might expect. Wantland wants buyers to know: “there are some programs, like the USDA loan , that allow you to tie closing costs into the loan.”

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7 Things Sellers Need to Know About FHA Loans When Fielding Offers

HomeLight

Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) created the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) loan program in 1934 to help more Americans afford houses with government insured home loans that are easier to qualify for than most conventional loans. Sellers must complete major repairs before closing. down payment.

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The Ultimate Guide to Buying a House in North Carolina

Redfin

The city’s diverse neighborhoods offer a range of affordable suburbs , from historic districts like Fisher Park to modern developments in the suburbs. Close on the house The closing process is the final step in the home buying journey, where property ownership officially transfers from the seller to the buyer.

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How FHA Down Payment Assistance Works, Nationally and State By State

HomeLight

This national program, right for creditworthy, low- and moderate-income buyers, offers 3.5% You are eligible with a credit score of 620 or higher and 45% or less debt-to-income ratio (DTI). of the purchase price to cover the down payment.

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