Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

Bank of America recently announced a loan for lower-income households that doesn’t require homebuyers to come up with a downpayment or closing costs, and doesn’t base the loan on a minimum FICO score. If they lost their job, they have a lot of equity in their home, and most likely their financials have gotten better over time.

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Realty Biz

JULY 14, 2021

Be sure to factor in additional insurance costs when working out how much you can afford each month for your mortgage. Unlike most other states, Florida protects your home from foreclosure, even if you file for bankruptcy. Due to Florida’s high closing cost, buying a house here is more expensive than buying elsewhere.

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HomeLight

AUGUST 10, 2022

Diamond Equity Investments. This cash homebuying company guarantees a fast and convenient closing. They also promise a fast, easy, and transparent selling process, with closing in as little as 24 hours. Closing costs: Sellers pay no closing costs; Diamond Equity Investments covers them.

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Realty Biz

OCTOBER 4, 2022

Rent-to-own is a great way to buy a house after bankruptcy or when you have a ding in your credit. If home values shoot up over the term of your lease, you’ll have more equity when you apply for a mortgage. A portion of your rent is also going toward building equity in the home. The option fee is nonrefundable.

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HomeLight

JULY 12, 2022

Get cash fast: Unexpected expenses that pile up due to job loss, hospitalization, or even inflation might cause you to consider how to quickly convert your equity to cash , so you can relieve debt. Because they can close in as little as 10 days, online quote companies may be the solution to help protect your hard-earned equity.

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HomeLight

JUNE 16, 2023

If you’re a homeowner with consumer or student debt, it’s tempting to tap into your home’s equity with a cash-out refinance to pay down these balances. Homeowners may refinance to secure a lower interest rate, change their loan terms, or, as in this case, tap into their home equity.

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HomeLight

MARCH 16, 2023

Investors offer alternatives to foreclosure and bankruptcy About 60% of sellers who contact Ramcharitar are behind on their mortgage payments. While some homeowners opt for foreclosure in a distressed situation, others decide to declare bankruptcy. A house-buying company generally pays closing costs.

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