Housing Wire

MAY 10, 2022

The Hill case is not a common occurrence in the world of housing finance, but it is far from rare. As the housing market enters a purchase-market cycle sparked by rising mortgage rates that have killed off a long-running refinance boom, we can expect to see mortgage-fraud schemes proliferate, industry experts say.

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

The nonagency share of the market has been rising slowly since then, reaching 4.32% in 2021, according to recent analysis by the Urban Institute ’s Housing Finance Policy Center. Some companies have shut down entirely, such as Sprout Mortgage , or filed for bankruptcy protection, as is the case for First Guaranty Mortgage Corporation. “As

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

The steady drumbeat of dour news in the mortgage industry punctuated by headlines announcing layoffs and closures among the ranks of independent mortgage banks continues to play out, with several lenders over the last two weeks adding to the torrent of pink slips. Some 80% of the volume in our industry is done by about 40% of the LOs.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 21, 2021

The pool of non-QM borrowers includes real estate investors, property flippers, foreign nationals, business owners and the self-employed, as well as a smaller group of homebuyers facing credit challenges, such as past bankruptcies. Morgan , the investment bank side of New York-based banking holding company JPMorgan Chase & Co.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 14, 2021

Over the next several years, however, assuming interest rates continue to tick upward absent great volatility, the non-QM (or non-qualified mortgage) market has the potential to grow tenfold, according to some industry executives. He said the housing industry went from slightly more than $2 trillion in origination volume in 2019 to $4.5

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Housing Wire

MARCH 28, 2022

Consequently, the hunt is on for opportunities in the purchase market, and that’s why non-QM lending is expected to become a sweet spot in the mortgage market, according to industry observers. UWM recently rolled out bank statement loans targeting the self-employed as well as investor loans.

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Marco Santarelli

APRIL 11, 2024

Banks and other financial institutions began to offer home loans to individuals with poor credit histories , known as subprime mortgages. It highlighted the need for more stringent lending standards and better risk management practices in the financial industry. housing market experienced a remarkable boom. Government Response The U.S.

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Realty Biz

AUGUST 20, 2023

It's essential to gather the necessary documentation, such as bank statements and pay stubs, to support your application. Pre-approval requires you to submit documentation such as bank statements, pay stubs, and a comprehensive credit history review, resulting in a more accurate assessment of your borrowing capacity.

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Realtor.com

OCTOBER 30, 2020

Detroit is making a comeback after years of decline that led to a bankruptcy filing in 2013. Detroit’s Black residents are largely shut out of access to financing, making it tougher to attain homeownership, the key to building wealth for most Americans. On the east side of the street, getting a mortgage to buy a home is a breeze.

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Notorious ROB

JULY 11, 2022

One of my favorite economic and finance analysts is a green chicken. Yes, I’m referring to Doomberg , a team with strong backgrounds in energy and heavy industry, who started writing in May of 2021. They’re funny, super insightful, and filled with insider knowledge about commodities, energy, manufacturing, and finance.

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Broke Agent Media

JUNE 2, 2023

BAM Key Details: The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) has released its House Price Index (HPI®) for Q1 and March of 2023. Massive credit stress put many homebuyers in danger of foreclosure and bankruptcy, especially as many of them were unable to afford their payments on the mortgage loans banks were handing out like candy.

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Kyle Handy

JANUARY 20, 2023

But there are a lot of industries that may be helpful if you’re looking to flip a house. Think about people within your community who might be able to give you a referral, even if they aren’t in your industry. You can target advertising on Google or Facebook to people interested in bankruptcy or foreclosure.

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The Close

JUNE 22, 2023

Motivated Sellers The motivated seller category is the submarket where you will find homeowners who are facing financial distresses like bankruptcy, foreclosure, and job loss or relocation. This is because there’s an entire industry that buys and sells these homes off-market. Consider the 2008 recession.

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Notorious ROB

JUNE 12, 2022

In part 1 , we covered legal and regulatory challenges to the real estate industry. At least one major Wall Street bank, Deutsche Bank, has called for a major recession : Deutsche Bank raised eyebrows earlier this month by becoming the first major bank to forecast a US recession, albeit a “mild” one.

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The Close

MARCH 15, 2022

This practice will put further strain on the already short-handed new home industry and prevent more new homes from being built for individual homeowners. An REO agent represents banks and loan servicing companies to sell the homes that they foreclosed upon. Follow Industry Thought Leaders. Source: Redfin). Related Article.

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Realtor.com

MAY 3, 2021

The share of Black homeowners in forbearance stood at about 11% in mid-April, more than double the overall rate and that of white borrowers, according to the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia. SLS declined to comment on Mr. Rose’s case but said it complies with all relevant federal, state and industry regulation.

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 11, 2022

Because they are deemed riskier loans than conforming agency-eligible mortgages, rates for non-QM loans generally average around 150 basis points higher than conforming rates in a normal market, according to industry experts. The added warehouse financing capacity brings “the maximum availability on all financing lines to $1.9

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Marco Santarelli

MARCH 17, 2023

It began in 2007 and reached its peak in September 2008 when Lehman Brothers, one of the largest investment banks globally, filed for bankruptcy. Banks and other financial institutions gave out loans to people who did not have the creditworthiness to repay them.

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HomeLight

JULY 31, 2021

turn four walls and a roof into money in the bank, without the need for inconvenient showings, nail-biting appraisals , or a 50-day closing. Here’s a little background on what cash buyers tend to prioritize and look for when they make an offer, according to experts in the real estate and investing industry we spoke with directly.

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Marco Santarelli

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

The ability to see creative financing is critical, even more so in today's market. Avoid any area that is dependent on one economic driver such as the tourism or auto industry. Detroit is one such example of a market whose economy was heavily driven by the auto industry. It's important to know all of your options.

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HomeLight

APRIL 29, 2022

Since its inception, Zillow has become a massive player in the online real estate industry. This means you can head to the proverbial negotiation table with confidence — and the ability to potentially waive your financing contingency. This site also lists whether a property is in bankruptcy, preforeclosure , or foreclosure.

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Marco Santarelli

JULY 25, 2022

Instead, they will lose their homes to foreclosure and often file for bankruptcy in the process. The previous housing bubble in the United States in the mid-2000s was caused in part by another bubble, this time in the technology industry. The housing crash begins to take its toll on homeowners and the real estate market.

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HomeLight

DECEMBER 2, 2021

A conservative industry estimate might be six months, start-to-finish. One key difference between them: A short sale is homeowner-generated, while a foreclosure is initiated by the bank. . With a foreclosure, the bank assumes ownership of your home, relieving you of many selling tasks. Banks want to help. The timeline.

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Housing Wire

JUNE 28, 2021

Ultimately, DeZarn concluded, “We don’t know where this industry is going.”. AMCs have existed since the late 1960s,” explains a 2018 report by the Federal Housing Finance Agency , entitled “Are Appraisal Management Companies Value-Adding?” “But Andrew Cuomo’s medium-sized idea. Rickard never got paid.

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Notorious ROB

DECEMBER 19, 2022

Relevant to this thinking is the fact that the term “MLS” is nowhere defined, other than in private industry groups’ own rules and policies. Zillow went into even more detail, but fundamentally, I thought this was Zillow declaring war against the entire mortgage industry. NAR defines what an MLS is. CMLS defines it. Okay, fine.

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Toronto Realty Blog

DECEMBER 19, 2023

And all the while, the topic of pre-construction remains a hot one, since all almost all new properties in the province are financed and built after 70-80% of units are pre-sold. But that was more about the real estate industry, its participants, and the order (or lack thereof…) within the market.

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Housing Wire

MAY 25, 2022

The most affordable manufactured homes are financed with private loans with higher interest rates, shorter terms and fewer consumer protections than mortgage loans. The homes financed by these loans come without land, like a car, and the homeowner typically rents the land beneath their home. That means the 17.5

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 10, 2023

After six years of no enforcement actions and a rapidly declining housing market, RESPA attorneys believe some in the industry may be more willing to test the boundaries. “I More than a dozen industry pros and attorneys told HousingWire that RESPA rules are unclear, leaving violations to flourish in a shrinking market.

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