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Patton Gade, top LO for VA loans, heads to UMortgage

Housing Wire

” A spokesperson for loanDepot wrote to HousingWire that the company has a tradition of attracting and developing ‘top-notch talent.’ million in VA loans, enough to become the top VA loan officer in the country, according to the Scotsman Guide. million in VA loans (77% of the total).

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NAR wants VA to change rules that prohibit veteran buyers from paying broker commissions

Housing Wire

Department of Veteran Affairs (VA) to revise its policies that ban veterans from paying broker commissions, an issue that is gaining attention following the NAR’s landmark $418 million settlement. The currency policy will put VA buyers on the sidelines, especially in a market with already tight inventory, Sears pointed out.

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An agent’s crash course to VA loans

Real Trends

Vetted VA’s Chris Griffith says, ‘tap, rack, bang,’ is a statement all Marines know by heart. In the housing industry, agents need to develop their own muscle memory reaction to changing circumstances, new obstacles and shifting markets in order to stay in the fight. Vetted VA seeks to change that narrative. said Griffith.

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How real estate professionals can help first responders buy a home

Housing Wire

These loans have lower down payment requirements and more forgiving credit requirements. Requirements for these loans are typically: -Two years of stable employment, ideally at the same job. Ask your professional loan originator for the details and refer your clients to someone who specializes in these programs.

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Agent commission lawsuits cast long shadow over VA, FHA borrowers

Housing Wire

In the aftermath, one of the most contentious issues in the minds of mortgage professionals is how the ruling might affect FHA and VA mortgage borrowers. FHA loans are a popular option for first-time homebuyers or those who don’t have a lot of cash saved for a down payment, because the loans require a minimum of 3.5%

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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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Agents fight misconceptions to win deals for military veteran clients

Housing Wire

After completing countless Veterans Administration (VA) mortgage loan transactions over the years, Chris Pascoe, a Marine veteran turned RE/MAX agent, has developed something of a system. VA loans are secured by the VA, and statutorily must be appraised by the VA and not just any appraiser. “I

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