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Warehouse lenders stung by FGMC’s bankruptcy

Housing Wire

Recent pleadings filed in the bankruptcy case of First Guaranty Mortgage Corp. FGMC and its affiliate, Maverick II Holdings LLC , on June 30 filed to reorganize under Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. Customers Bank, in a motion filed with the bankruptcy court, explains that it is party to “two financing arrangements” with FGMC.

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Preparing to Get Pre-Approved For a Mortgage

Realty Biz

Mortgage pre-approval is an essential step when buying a house. During pre-approval, lenders carefully evaluate your financial information, including income, assets, credit history, and other relevant details. How long it takes for lenders to give mortgage pre-approval can vary from a day to a week.

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Pre Approval vs Pre Qualified vs Underwritten Pre Approval: What’s It All Mean?

HomeLight

When you’re getting ready to start looking for homes, you’re probably dreaming about more space, a big backyard, or a garage, rather than low mortgage interest rates. Do you know the difference between pre approval vs pre qualified when it comes to mortgage loans? Don’t let that be you! Prequalification.

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Mortgages with Low Credit Scores - Your Guide to Affordable Home Financing

Realty Biz

Mortgages with Low Credit Scores Mortgages with low credit scores can appear challenging, but there are options available. Understanding how a low credit score affects your mortgage and exploring government-backed programs can help you navigate the process. Can you buy a house with bad credit?

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Are We Heading Towards a Housing Bubble?

McKissock

It didn’t help that the Federal Reserve was not strictly regulating the bank’s loan screening and approval process. Therefore, the banks approved mortgages to customers without regard for their ability to repay the loan. Other fields also faced bankruptcy due to credit issues. Why is This Current Housing Crisis Different?

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Get Ready Financially to Buy a Home With These Tips

Realty Biz

One crucial aspect of this process is ensuring that your finances secure a mortgage and make the dream of homeownership a reality. From experience as a Realtor, getting your finances in order is vital to get the best mortgage rates and terms. Before gathering documents to get a mortgage, ensure your report is spotless from errors.

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AREAA Releases Its 2022 State of Asia America Report

RIS Media

Similar to years past, barriers to AAPI homeownership continue to be discrimination, mortgage readiness and affordability. AAPI demand for housing is high: 65% of real estate professionals working with Asian buyers say demand for housing is greater than pre-pandemic. Mortgage ready, credit visible important indicators.