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Tane Cabe talks reverse mortgage industry challenges, software development

Housing Wire

They’re a more forward-thinking broker, and there has been lots of activity with the HECM Tool, which is a software application that I developed. Consumers are more motivated and more energized, even though rates are still up and principal limits are down. He described everything that’s happened since that point as a “whirlwind.”

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The month in reverse mortgage rates: March 2024

Housing Wire

Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) determines how much principal a lender can provide a borrower. This “principal limit” calculation is based on factors like home value, age, and of course, interest rates. Conversely, when expected rates are lower at origination, borrowers are offered more principal.

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The month in reverse mortgage rates: April 2024

Housing Wire

This rate is used, among other things, to help determine a borrower’s initial principal limit (borrowing capacity). Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) look-up tables are published using expected rates in 1/8% increments (6.625%, 6.75%, 6.875%, etc.), we must use the nearest 1/8th percent (0.125%). Example With a 2.5%

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FHA institutes new payment supplement partial claim

Housing Wire

Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) on Wednesday issued a mortgagee letter that implements the Federal Housing Administration ’s (FHA) payment supplement partial claim. After the payment supplement period ends, however, the borrower will be responsible for resuming payment of the full monthly principal and interest amount.

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Compass Appoints Dawanna Williams, Founder and Managing Principal of Dabar Development Partners, to Board of Directors

Realty Biz

Williams currently serves as Founder and Managing Principal of Dabar Development Partners. Dawanna Williams is the Founder and Managing Principal of Dabar Development Partners – a real estate development firm that offers modern living solutions with intelligent planning, architectural ingenuity, and environmental integrity.

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New Development Spotlight: ESCALA in the Principality of Andorra

Sotheby's International Real Estate

Showcasing the height of new luxury construction in some of the world’s most sought after locations, let’s explore an exclusive new development from our worldwide network. The Principality of Andorra | Andreu Cañadas , Andorra Sotheby’s International Realty. Discover luxury developments around the world on sothebysrealty.com.

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HUD announces new aid for Maui, Native Hawaiians

Housing Wire

Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced a series of new relief measures for residents of the state of Hawaii. The announcement was made by Marion McFadden, HUD principal deputy assistant secretary for community planning and development, as she was touring the island of Maui. HUD awarded $6.9 HUD provided $1.3

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