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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. Samples reveals in his declaration that FGMC was hemorrhaging cash just prior to filing for bankruptcy protection — posting a $23.3

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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

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.” Don’t let that be you!

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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

Check Your Credit Scores Part of getting pre-approved for a mortgage is increasing your credit scores. Credit reports contain a comprehensive history of your financial activities, including your credit accounts, payment history, outstanding debts, and any negative information such as late payments or bankruptcies.

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AREAA Releases Its 2022 State of Asia America Report

RIS Media

AAPI demand for housing is high: 65% of real estate professionals working with Asian buyers say demand for housing is greater than pre-pandemic. Freddie Mac, which partnered with AREAA on this year’s State of Asia report, provided insights into indicators that affect mortgage approval rates among the AAPI community.

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How to Sell My House Fast in New Hampshire: Cash Offer Options

HomeLight

Pre-foreclosure: If you are facing foreclosure , selling your house fast can help you avoid damaging your credit score and financial reputation. Once accepted, you can close the deal quickly since there are no mortgage approvals or inspections to wait for. These circumstances, although challenging, can be managed effectively.