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Better narrows loss in 2023, aims to reach profitability soon

Housing Wire

The digital lender made changes in its commercial operating model to achieve this goal and will continue to invest in Tinman, its proprietary technology platform. Better has been launching digital products with its proprietary technology, including digital VA loans and a one-day mortgage product.

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The activities RESPA allows real estate agents to perform

Housing Wire

Commercial or business loans. RESPA does not typically include loans backed by real estate used for business or agricultural purposes. While RESPA does not apply to a loan to an individual entity, it applies in the case of one to four residential unit rental properties.

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The AOL debate rages on

Housing Wire

After the creation of title insurance, this practice remained prevalent in the conventional residential mortgages, until the rise of the GSEs and commercial banks setting up mortgage operations. Due to the large national footprint of both the GSEs and large commercial banks, title insurance quickly became de rigueur.

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Real Estate Loans: Types, Features, and Benefits

Norada Real Estate

Real estate loans are a crucial part of the real estate industry, providing investors with the necessary funds to purchase, renovate, or refinance properties. From conventional loans to government-backed FHA and VA loans, there are various types of real estate loans available in the market.

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What’s New in Appraisal Membership: July 2021

McKissock

Learn the de minimus threshold for commercial, residential, and business loans as well as the various other available appraisal exemptions. This job aid clarifies the frequent misunderstanding that FHA and VA loans as well as loans sold to Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae are not Federally Related Transactions.

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The activities RESPA allows real estate agents to perform

Real Trends

Commercial or business loans. RESPA does not typically include loans backed by real estate used for business or agricultural purposes. While RESPA does not apply to a loan to an individual entity, it applies in the case of one to four residential unit rental properties.

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What Types of Loans Can You Get for an Investment Property?

Marco Santarelli

For investment property loans FHA or VA does not offer a non-owner occupied programs. Occasionally loan servicers that are reselling a previously funded VA loan that was inherited through foreclosure will offer a qualifying assumable option to investors to purchase that property.

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