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Portrait of a pre-foreclosure peacemaker

Housing Wire

Sandoval said her approach is one that is difficult for banks and mortgage servicers to replicate, not only because of the face-to-face experience she offers but also because of the inherent – and often misguided– distrust that many distressed homeowners have for financial institutions. “There is nothing like that face to face.

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MORE Seller Financing wants to debunk ‘the bad rap for wraps’

Housing Wire

Every single buyer I ask, ‘Would you buy a home today if you could get a 5% rate with no points, streamline underwriting, closing fast?’ Ive helped a lot of divorcees who have terrible credit and people that are a few months out of bankruptcy get into a home. Most people think its because of interest rates, Leahy said.

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A closer look at investor attitudes and trends in reverse mortgage stocks

Housing Wire

To get a better idea of what investors might be most closely interested in with these results, along with the outlook for these companies and the industry, HousingWire ’s Reverse Mortgage Daily (RMD) sat down with UBS equity research analyst Douglas Harter. They also mentioned the proprietary product suite at their company as a bright spot.

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The deal doctor: How a Miami agent closes $25 million+ a year selling condos to plastic surgeons

Housing Wire

After filing for bankruptcy in Colombia, he relocated to Miami, where he struggled to find high-paying jobs. List their pain points — opening a bank account, not knowing where to stay, not having a car — and then come up with a detailed plan to solve them. He was broke, stressed out and miserable.

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How to find foreclosure leads and turn them into clients

Housing Wire

Depending on where they are in the process, they might still be living in the home (also called pre-foreclosure), actively listed for auction or already repossessed by the bank (referred to as real estate owned or REO). Maybe the pricing was off, the condition scared off buyers or the bank just didn’t move fast enough.

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Mortgage industry veteran Tammy Richards takes on new role at Kind Lending

Housing Wire

During a 10-year tenure at Bank of America , she served in multiple roles, with the last being as senior vice president of national underwriting. Shortly after leaving, she sued loanDepot for allegedly closing loans without proper documentation in the lead-up to its initial public offering. The case is still ongoing.

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Can You Buy a House After Bankruptcy? Yes, and Here’s How

Redfin

Key takeaways: It is possible to buy a house after bankruptcy and many individuals successfully achieve home ownership post-bankruptcy. Waiting periods for mortgage eligibility vary depending on the type of bankruptcy and loan program. Many individuals successfully purchase a home after navigating the bankruptcy process.