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Despite moratoria, foreclosures increase 20% in October

Housing Wire

It’s likely that many of these properties were already in the early stages of default prior to the pandemic, or are vacant and abandoned, which makes them candidates for expedited foreclosure actions.”. Bank repossessions on REO homes (real-estate owned) were also up 28% from last month for a total of 2,577 U.S

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

Housing Wire

Leslie Rouda Smith, president of the NAR, used her own letter to the FHA to explain the trade group has been “concerned” about the pandemic’s impact on the housing market. As of September 2021 the MMIF was nicely cushioned, with a capital ratio of 8.03% — almost four times the required statutory minimum. Presented by: Stavvy.

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A Comprehensive Guide to Finding the Best Foreclosures in Your Area

Realty Biz

Researching Foreclosures Start your search by understanding the real estate market in your area. Foreclosure listings are usually available on local court websites, local newspapers, real estate websites, and at the county recorder's office. Auctions: Properties not sold in the pre-foreclosure stage go to auction.

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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. During this stage, your house is technically in pre-foreclosure —meaning that the bank has not taken possession of the property yet. KLH49/iStock What is a foreclosure? Here’s what you need to know.

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What Is an REO Property, and How to Buy One?

Point2Homes

Real estate-owned (REO) properties, also known as bank-owned, are properties that have not sold at a foreclosure auction , and as a result, they are owned by the foreclosing bank. From there, the bank will collaborate with REO specialists and real estate agents to sell the property. Are REOs Worth It?

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How Does Buying A Foreclosure Work? Take Our Hand, We’ll Walk You Through It

HomeLight

You see foreclosures listed on your favorite real estate sites, but what does that term really mean ? “A REO owned: If the home doesn’t sell at auction, it becomes real-estate owned, meaning the bank or lender owns it. Questions like: How does buying a foreclosure work? What even is a foreclosure?

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Definitions for Deal-Seeking Buyers: Short Sales, Foreclosures, and REO Homes

HomeLight

You will learn what each stage of the process looks like as we define the different terms clearly. According to Troy Walseth , a Florida real estate agent with over 27 years experience, banks don’t typically allow a homeowner to go straight to a short sale unless the amount still owed is more than the current market value of the home.