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Industry supports FHA’s 40-year loan term option — with caveats

Housing Wire

The deadline for the mortgage industry to chime in on the Federal Housing Administration ‘s (FHA) proposed 40-year loan modification rule was at the end of May. It remains unclear when the FHA plans to add the 40-year loan modification option to its servicing and loss mitigation handbook.

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The current REO market requires an expansion of services for business growth

Housing Wire

Tiffany Fletcher, VRM Mortgage Services HW: What does the current market and demand for REO assets look like? Factors like location and condition of the property and the market demand for REO and other existing home sales, impact the current landscape for REO assets.

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Financial services firm Consolidated Analytics acquires Real Info

Housing Wire

With the acquisition , Consolidated Analytics expands its valuation solutions, offering clients tools — from data and analytics to appraisals — to predict market value and access a more comprehensive selection of collateral assessment products, the company said. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.

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Part 2: Current State of the Housing Market; Overview for mid-December

Calculated Risk Real Estate

Yesterday, in Part 1: Current State of the Housing Market; Overview for mid-December I reviewed home inventory and sales. Asking Rents Decline Year-over-year Tracking rents is important for understanding the dynamics of the housing market. percent of all loans outstanding, up from the record low in Q2.

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A Comprehensive Guide to Finding the Best Foreclosures in Your Area

Realty Biz

Foreclosures, in particular, offer a unique opportunity to purchase properties at below-market rates. Understanding Foreclosures Foreclosure is a legal process where a lender attempts to recover the balance of a loan from a borrower who has stopped making payments.

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A transparent foreclosure marketplace reveals hidden equity

Housing Wire

If a property reverts back to the foreclosing lender at the foreclosure sale and becomes real estate owned (REO), the distressed homeowner is not due any surplus proceeds from a subsequent sale of the REO property.”. 36,000 Surplus per Sale. 36,000 Surplus per Sale.

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What Is a Foreclosure? 4 Crucial Elements Homeowners Must Know

Realtor.com

Foreclosure is a scary word and it’s become a real concern for homeowners as the economy continues to fluctuate. According to CoreLogic , the foreclosure rate (meaning the percentage of loans in foreclosure) currently hovers just under 3%. At that point, the home is considered a bank-owned or REO (real estate owned) property.

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