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NRMLA, MBA provide comments on HECM application, origination documents

Housing Wire

HUD also seeks to transition away from the discontinued Fannie Mae Form 1009, the residential loan application for reverse mortgages, to Form 1003, the Uniform Residential Loan Application (URLA). Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) loans. Following an announcement that the U.S.

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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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Better narrows loss in 2023, aims to reach profitability soon

Housing Wire

Approximately 91% of the company’s volume last year consisted of purchase loans, with refis accounting for 5% and the remaining share coming from home equity lines of credit (HELOCs). Better has been launching digital products with its proprietary technology, including digital VA loans and a one-day mortgage product.

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Mortgage Mix: FHA Requiring ‘Cyber Incident’ Reports; Homeowner Equity Hits New Record

RIS Media

At a Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) conference last week, executives… The post Mortgage Mix: FHA Requiring ‘Cyber Incident’ Reports; Homeowner Equity Hits New Record appeared first on RISMedia.

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Opinion: how to close the minority homeownership gap

Housing Wire

This is an important development because the data shows that a borrower’s history of paying rent or a previous mortgage is the single best indicator of a borrower’s ability to repay. Borrowers with high loan-to-value ratios and lower credit scores are required to pay higher rates and fees for mortgages.

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Mortgages with Low Credit Scores - Your Guide to Affordable Home Financing

Realty Biz

Government-backed programs: Government-backed mortgage programs, such as FHA loans, VA loans, and USDA loans, often have more relaxed credit score requirements. Longer time to build equity: With a higher interest rate and potentially larger down payment, it may take longer for you to build equity in your home.

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FREE Webinar: Update on Current VA Appraisal Topics

McKissock

Don’t miss this FREE update on VA appraisal topics on Wednesday, February 22nd from 11am-12pm ET. He was an independent fee appraiser on the VA panel for over 9 years prior to his current position. This includes the development and enhancement of automated appraisal-scoring tools and analytic products. Sign up now.

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