Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021

The round includes $100 million of Series D equity and $263 million in debt financing – boosting HomeLight’s valuation to the tune of $1.6 It also allows sellers access to a network of pre-approved buyers to expedite the process. Lydia Jett of the SoftBank Vision Fund also participated. billion, the company claimed.

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 23, 2023

Following a merger with special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) Aurora Acquisition Corp , Better Home & Financing Co. Flávia Nunes: Better took nearly two years to go public, with Aurora’s shareholders’ merger approval extended three times. In that time, the market, the industry and the consumer changed dramatically.

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Realty Biz

MARCH 30, 2023

Assess Your Finances As you might assume, a good place to begin is by assessing your finances. Documentation and the Pre-Approval Process Pre-approval is a must for anyone looking to purchase a home. Be sure to have all of your documentation in order and ready to go before starting the pre-approval process.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

A state-approved real estate school in Illinois, the CE Shop is constantly updating its course material to stay on top of industry changes. Visit Website Overview According to Net Real Estate School, it offers the lowest priced state-approved education in Illinois. out of 5 stars Rating: 4.5 Self-paced. out of 5 stars Rating: 4.5

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 14, 2020

But our industry is not reacting to these new demands nearly as quickly as others, and that could be a problem. The mortgage industry, in general, has lagged behind other industries in terms of maximizing the benefits of new technologies. Setting the mortgage industry up for success. Peering into the future of lending.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

The causes of the underwriter shortage are varied, but it is most pronounced in the private-label market, industry insiders contend. A recent report from the Federal Reserve Bank of New York illustrates the explosion of mortgage originations during the past year. All agreed the causes of the shortage are varied and complex.

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HomeLight

AUGUST 31, 2022

To help you examine your equity’s potential to enhance your financial situation, we’ve asked industry experts to explain the options. If you meet eligibility requirements, many banks, credit unions, and other financial institutions have loans that allow homeowners to convert part of their equity to cash.

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Toronto Realty Blog

JUNE 2, 2021

No product, service, business, or industry is perfect either. Whatever industry you work in has its pros and cons, and you know this. Much of the inner-workings in our industry come under fire because outsiders lack information and/or understanding. The world isn’t perfect. It’s never going to be.

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Realtor.com

AUGUST 13, 2020

That’s especially true in the mortgage industry, where interest rates and the overall home loan landscape are shifting with such head-spinning speed, it’s easy for outdated information to circulate, leading home buyers and homeowners astray. Mortgage pre-approval is all the more essential in the era of the coronavirus pandemic.

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Realty Biz

FEBRUARY 12, 2023

Silverton Mortgage, a leading direct residential mortgage lender, is expanding its community and affordable lending efforts by offering down payment assistance programs by the Ohio Housing Finance Agency. Hall has been in the mortgage industry for four years and also has experience providing financial assistance to home builders.

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HomeLight

AUGUST 31, 2021

A foreclosed home is a property that has been seized by the bank after the homeowner failed to make their mortgage payments. A home goes through several steps before the bank physically takes over the house and sells the property. Pre-foreclosure. Your real estate agent should be able to search for homes in pre-foreclosure.

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RIS Media

SEPTEMBER 21, 2020

The homebuying process is already complex, so understanding certain words and terms in the real estate industry will help you get ahead of the game for when you’re ready to start buying. Contingencies : Conditions written into a home purchase contract that protect the buyer should issues arise with financing, the home inspection, etc.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

In Florida, getting licensed as a real estate agent begins with the completion of an approved 63-hour Sales Associate prelicensing course. Final Exam: In order to earn your FREC Approved 63-Hour Real Estate Prelicensing Education Certificate, you need to take and pass a course final exam.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 18, 2023

In a cyclical mortgage industry, hedging is key to maintaining a buffer against losses. As rates increased in 2022, the California lender laid off nearly 1,000 staff to cut costs and meet shrinking demand in the industry. Rick: We built our system out, called Bank Review, but it’s 20 years old. It’s a flat system.

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Real Trends

DECEMBER 27, 2022

Before a mortgage is approved, lenders will have a property appraisal. On the buyer’s side, if a property’s appraised value is lower than the contract’s value, the mortgage may be declined; the mortgage may be approved if the buyer contributes cash up-front (to make up for the difference in value). Financing fallout.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 31, 2023

The decision left more than 400 employees without a job, and Miller had two urgent tasks — to find a lender that would close his clients’ loans in the pipeline and would also help him close more sales in an industry that is projected to further downsize. “I But not every LO will find a new workplace.

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Redfin

JUNE 14, 2023

North Carolina housing market insights The housing market in North Carolina is a vibrant and flourishing industry that presents potential buyers with numerous choices. Firstly, having your finances in order allows you to determine your budget and understand how much you can comfortably afford to spend on a home. and Duke Energy.

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Real Trends

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

However, if you are using a lot of your available credit, this may indicate that you are overextended—and banks can interpret this to mean that you are at a higher risk of default. Those are the requests made by lenders in order to make you a “pre-approved” credit offer, or “administrative inquiries.”

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Housing Wire

MARCH 6, 2023

With the industry cooling down slower than expected, LOs are having to work harder and get creative to overcome the double whammy of surging rates and a lack of inventory. “I’ve got several pre-approvals out there where people just can’t find what they want and the rates are throwing them off,” Monsoon said.

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Realty Biz

AUGUST 29, 2023

Seek recommendations from friends, family, or trusted professionals in the industry. Expect the builder to require you to be pre-approved for a mortgage before signing the contract. By carefully managing your budget and exploring financing options, you can ensure your dream home becomes a reality without breaking the bank.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 28, 2023

In his 20 years in mortgage banking, no year has compared to 2023 in terms of difficulty, said Ben Cohen, Guaranteed Rate ’s managing director and a top-producing loan officer. According to data from Ingenius , tens of thousands of loan officers exited the industry in 2023. An additional 21% closed 1.5

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Toronto Realty Blog

JUNE 20, 2022

It’s impossible to satisfy every individual, every industry, and every market segment and/or participant. Let’s assume that he made a 20% down payment, or $8,400, and financed the remaining $33,600. He got his ducks in a row early in the year and had a mortgage pre-approval with a 5-year, fixed rate of 2.79%.

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HomeLight

MAY 31, 2021

According to California real estate agent Mark Moskowitz , who has nearly 30 years of experience in the industry, buyers should be talking to their lenders about how to get the most out of every dollar — which leads us to question #2…. The VA backs a portion of the loan against default, which makes banks more willing to finance.

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Marco Santarelli

JULY 23, 2022

Mortgage approval rates today are lower than they were in the pre-crisis era, which suggests that borrowers are less likely to default on their loans. You stand a better chance of your application being approved if you've got good credit. This is true for any industry, including real estate or the housing market.

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Toronto Realty Blog

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

Thank you for taking us back to that place that we all thought we had left for good: pre-construction. about the pre-construction condo industry just as soon as this blog was launched back in 2007. Pre-construction “experts.” I started blogging (ranting?) ” Yeah. Prices are $1,200 now.”

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Redfin

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

Shopping for a mortgage, you might encounter lenders who pre-qualify you for a higher loan amount than you expected. Bank or department store credit card. Personal line of credit with a bank or other financial institution. Recurring debt can include: . Student loans. Credit cards. Personal loans from any source.

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Toronto Realty Blog

AUGUST 29, 2022

Pierre, or “Jesse” from Breaking Bad telling us why and how we should bet on the third quarter of a college basketball game, that we know nothing about, all the while, padding the pockets of sports books, and taking money from the bank accounts of Canadians. A typical financing condition in Toronto is five business days.

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Toronto Realty Blog

FEBRUARY 22, 2021

As I wrote last week, bully offers are quite prevalent in our market right now, and you’d almost have to expect that any decent house is going to attract a pre-emptive bid. It’s not within my purview to teach uneducated agents how the industry works. It’s only two-million dollars! I can’t.

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Toronto Realty Blog

DECEMBER 19, 2023

So without further adieu, here are the “Top Five Real Estate Stories Of 2023” as I see them: #5: Condos, Development, & Pre-Construction This “theme” or story has far-reaching implications; at least more so than what you might conclude simply from the title. Pre-Construction. Development.

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HomeLight

MARCH 6, 2023

Think of it this way — the home inspection is for you, the home appraisal is for the bank. The bank won’t just use any old appraiser, but one with specialized experience. A mortgage lender is not going to approve the property for financing if the sales price is far in excess of the home’s actual value based on appraisal.

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Redfin

FEBRUARY 10, 2021

Luckily, Redfin chief economist Daryl Fairweather gives us her keen insights into what the housing industry is doing in 2021. “ Well, it’s not only the difference between getting a low-interest rate on a home loan versus a high one, but it will also directly impact how much a bank or lender will loan you. Build Up Your Savings.

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Marco Santarelli

AUGUST 17, 2020

Zillow Home Loans, Zillow’s affiliated lender, provides mortgage pre-approval and financing. The site's free and premium content includes advice on creative financing and how to be a landlord. You can use their rent calculator to figure out how much you could spend on rent while keeping your finances in check.

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Toronto Realty Blog

MAY 26, 2022

Looks like you’ve got a pretty good following and a good foothold in this industry. Close to half of Canadians want the central bank to keep interest rates at one per cent and monitor how it’s affecting inflation before making any more moves, according to a survey conducted by the Angus Reid Institute. Sure, in theory.

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HomeLight

MARCH 13, 2023

Booming tourism industry spurs investor activity With warm weather and popular attractions like Walt Disney Disney World and Universal Orlando Resort, Orlando is one of the country’s top tourist destinations with nearly 60 million visitors each year. Let’s take a look at the factors driving Orlando’s cash buyer engine.

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 22, 2022

The lender approved their application for a loan with a 2.25% interest rate, with a “conservative” estimated value of the house at $550,000, pending approval. The couple believed this work increased the value of the home above its pre-improvement value. Prior to the appraisal, the couple did something different this time.

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HomeLight

AUGUST 31, 2021

We talked to agents, builders, and other top industry experts to develop this guide that’ll help you make the most out of working with an agent on your new-home purchase and to find out what they can do for you. Assistance finding the best financing for you. Assistance finding the best financing for you. Shop for your loan.

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HomeLight

OCTOBER 29, 2021

Once you buy a house and see your now-depleted bank account, that’s shocking,” she says. “I Your lender wants to see that you aren’t wiping yourself out financially to buy a house, and they usually require about two months’ worth of mortgage payments in your bank account as a financial cushion. So, how much do you need to save ?

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