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Housing authorities and lenders added 54 homebuyer assistance programs in Q3: report

Housing Wire

Program providers are working around the clock to ensure the programs they offer meet the needs of their markets. Buydowns have become a preferred financing strategy for borrowers as mortgage rates have surged. Some 10% of the programs are first mortgages and 3% of programs are mortgage credit certificates (MCCs).

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Home Appraisal Tips for Buyers, Sellers, and Homeowners: Be Prepared for Anything

HomeLight

When associated with a mortgage , an appraisal is a risk-prevention step for the lender that ensures the house is worth more than the amount of money that the buyer wants to borrow. For buyers, an appraisal is a requirement for most mortgages, both government-backed and conventional.

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