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Loan buybacks haven’t disappeared, but they are trending down

Housing Wire

Non-QM vigilance Pamela Hamrick, president of Incenter Diligence Solutions , which provides due-diligence reviews and document management services for the mortgage industry, said that prefunding reviews are also gaining more traction in the nonqualified mortgage ( non-QM ) space.

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Opinion: Title insurance is vital to protecting the American dream

Housing Wire

The capital markets depend on the due diligence, transparency, and protection our industry provides to do its job. It plays an essential role in the economics of homeownership, ensuring that credit reaches those who need it and providing safeguards to those who lend it. Real estate is a $3 trillion industry in the United States.

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Risk of mortgage fraud is on the rise in the current market

Housing Wire

Scott McNulla , a senior director overseeing regulatory compliance at loan due-diligence firm SitusAMC , said one way to guard against or spot red flags in the mortgage origination and/or securitization pipeline that can cause problems down the road is to ensure the loan-input data is correct from the start. Petersburg.

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How Does a Title Search Work

Realty Biz

Many public records can be checked to determine ownership, these include: Property deeds Mortgage documents Property tax records Legal documents Bankruptcy court records County land records Probate information. When it comes to due diligence for a property purchase, title searches should never be skipped.

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What to Know About FHA Loans

Realty Biz

Your debt-to-income ratio, including mortgage payments, cannot normally be more than 43% of your monthly income If you have suffered bankruptcy, you will need to wait 2 years to apply, or 3 years with a foreclosure FHA vs. Conventional Loans Conventional loans don't have the government's backing and require higher credit scores to qualify.

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What is a Seller’s Disclosure? Here’s Why It’s Important

Redfin

Estate sales or bankruptcy sales. If a no seller’s disclosure occurs, there will be a due diligence period. If the buyer goes through the due diligence and closing process, about 14 days, without raising any concerns, then they’re deemed to have waived their rights against the seller.

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Find Cash Home Buyers in Houston for a Fast, Simple Sale

HomeLight

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. The buyer does due diligence during the option period in Texas.

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