Housing Wire
APRIL 18, 2024
The loan repurchase trend that began to sting many mortgage originators in 2022 appears to finally be winding down, according to a recent report by Sterling Point Advisors and Augment Analytics. We’re seeing a downward trend in total [loans] repurchased [on a dollar basis], and that’s true for both Fannie and Freddie,” Ludden said. “I
Housing Wire
JUNE 21, 2022
The capital markets depend on the due diligence, transparency, and protection our industry provides to do its job. In a refinancing, homeowners obtain a new loan and lenders require a new title search and a title insurance policy on that loan to protect their investment.
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Realty Biz
MARCH 16, 2023
If qualifying for a conventional loan is difficult, and you aren't eligible for VA or USDA loans, an FHA loan could be the answer. FHA loans allow you to pay 3.5% But there are also downsides to FHA-insured loans. So is this type of loan right for you? We take a look at FHA loan requirements.
Housing Wire
MAY 10, 2022
The problem: They did not qualify for the loans. Hill’s scheme, also enabled by a group of co-conspirators, caught up with him, in part because many of the loans started going south. Hill instructed the homebuyers on how to game the system by submitting fraudulent asset, income and employment information on loan applications.
HomeLight
OCTOBER 27, 2020
Do you know the difference between pre approval vs pre qualified when it comes to mortgage loans? Marcus Rittman, director of mortgage operations at HomeLight Home Loans, has seen that “the catalyst for most homeowners wanting to get approved for a mortgage is finding a home that they love.” Source: (Yuriy K / Shutterstock).
Redfin
MARCH 3, 2022
It’s recommended to get pre-approved before house hunting to give yourself a realistic idea of how much home you can afford ; however, a mortgage pre-approval doesn’t guarantee that your loan application will be approved. Give your loan officer full disclosure from the start – tell us everything. How to remedy the situation.
Marco Santarelli
SEPTEMBER 6, 2020
Instead, we’re suggesting you loan money to other real estate investors through crowdfunding sites. You can diversify your holdings, loaning several hundred or thousand dollars to each would-be investor. The crowdfunding platform takes a slice of every loan issued. However, they also administer the loan payments.
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