Housing Wire

JULY 17, 2023

This is according to a report published late last month by the Urban Institute , funded by the Federal Home Loan Bank of San Francisco. With MRAs, however, variations on the concept “are under early-stage development by retail mortgage lenders and the secondary market actors Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac,” the report explained.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 30, 2024

MSR holdings for banks over same period remained essentially flat, however, according to Recursion’s data — at $2.773 trillion in 2019 versus $2.747 trillion as of January 2024, again based on the outstanding balance of loans serviced. The total number of firms [IMBs and banks] after this cycle of right-sizing is probably going to be lower.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 23, 2023

This data becomes important at various stages of a transaction, and when it’s time to produce it, the process is radically easier if it is clean and organized. From a data lens, transactions can be broken out into three different stages: Valuation , Due Diligence , and Contract.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 18, 2023

MISMO , the real estate finance industry’s standards organization and a subsidiary of the Mortgage Bankers Association , plans to launch a working group that will create standards for Electronic Home Equity Lines of Credit (eHELOC). Overall, HELOCS accounted for 20.7% of all loans in the fourth quarter of 2022, nearly five times the 4.6%

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 11, 2020

As for foreclosure filings – including default notices, scheduled auctions or bank repossessions – approximately 11,673 U.S It’s likely that many of these properties were already in the early stages of default prior to the pandemic, or are vacant and abandoned, which makes them candidates for expedited foreclosure actions.”.

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Housing Wire

MAY 26, 2021

A few weeks after striking a deal to buy $14 billion of mortgage servicing rights from Texas Capital Bank , a subsidiary of Ocwen has agreed to buy $48.3 Western Alliance Bank agreed to buy AmeriHome for $1 billion earlier this year. The nonbank lender works with a network of over 700 independent mortgage banks and credit unions.

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Housing Wire

MAY 18, 2022

O’Neil will start at Ocwen on June 13 to lead the firm’s global finance organization amid a challenging mortgage origination market. Prior to that, he held positions at Wells Fargo , Eastern Community Bank and Wachovia’s Wealth Management Group. She arrived in March 2019, in the early stages of the Ocwen- PHH merger and integration.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 24, 2021

The pronouncement was more than 40 years coming, and arrived after both the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and the Federal Housing Finance Agency had publicly weighed in on the issue. In the long-term, banking agencies could overhaul the Community Reinvestment Act. The final rule set the stage for multi-agency reform.

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Housing Wire

MAY 5, 2022

Banks could receive many more failing grades from their regulators under a recently proposed overhaul of the Community Reinvestment Act (CRA). That’s partly because, according to a joint notice of proposed rulemaking from bank regulators on Thursday, banks’ performance would be judged by where they lend, not just where they have branches.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 10, 2023

As a result, many central banks’ leaders tried to talk down the market in an effort to calm the industry, Mohtashami said on stage. He pointed to President and CEO Lorie Logan of the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas as an example.

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 18, 2022

Tap into the knowledge bank of these top CEOs who are driving their businesses forward by registering today for HW Annual in Scottsdale, Arizona Oct. As Chief Marketing Officer at OJO Labs , Karen Starns will be taking the stage for the “1+1=3 The Marketing Strategy of M&A” panel. Marketing Leaders Success Summit.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 25, 2023

The goal of Asset Analysis is to automate the labor-intensive process of reviewing assets and multiple bank statements during underwriting to determine the likelihood that the borrower will have sufficient funds to cover down payments, closing costs, and reserves for the mortgage transaction.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 11, 2022

In a mortgage landscape rife with competition for purchase business, lenders need quality leads that demonstrate both intent to purchase a home and the ability to obtain mortgage financing. HomeScout identifies potential homebuyers “in the wild” and within a lender’s database during the earliest stages of home buying — when it matters most.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 19, 2022

The Mill Valley, California-based REIT operates as a specialty finance house that invests in, acquires and securitizes residential loans. Abate described technology as being key to “building efficiencies” to accomplish the real estate investment trust’s goals. Redwood is not backing away from its venture capital pursuits.

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 10, 2023

loanDepot has agreed to settle a securities class action lawsuit filed by shareholders that alleged the company, its executives and investment banks made false or misleading disclosures before and after the lender’s initial public offering in 2021.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 3, 2023

Layer in the instability in the banking ecosystem right now, and it’s even more challenging. Fundraising struggles and concerns were compounded in recent weeks by the failures of both Signature Bank and Silicon Valley Bank , the latter of which held funds for firms like Opendoor, OJO Labs , and Homeward. billion and it had $1.5

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Buy before you sell’ (BBYS) products like The Trade-In Mortgage powered by Calque eliminate the stressors caused by financing contingencies. Consequently, 37% of homeowners say they want to move but are staying in their current home. The original home is usually purchased at a discount.

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HomeLight

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020

A “real estate owned,” or REO, home is one that’s owned by a bank. The owner either forfeited it to the bank, or the house went to foreclosure auction and the house didn’t sell. Whatever the case, now the house belongs to the bank. Buying a bank-owned home isn’t the same as buying a house from a private homeowner.

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HomeLight

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020

If that’s you, you may have heard that one path to a deal is buying a bank-owned foreclosure. There are pros and cons to consider when going this route, however, such as the fact that bank-owned properties often need more TLC than other homes on the market, and many are sold as-is. What’s a bank-owned foreclosure?

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 21, 2020

A 30-year veteran in the consumer finance and mortgage industry, Hilzendeger will be assisting in the company’s growth, responsible for leading the mortgage servicing team and delivering customer experience. Home Point Financial has named Perry Hilzendeger as its president of servicing.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 12, 2020

According to the MBA’s latest Forbearance and Call Volume Survey, when broken out by stage, 28.50% of total loans in forbearance are in the initial forbearance plan stage and 70.07% are in a forbearance extension, with 1.43% as forbearance re-entries. million homeowners in forbearance plans.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

Piercy explained that companies, primarily bank and nonbank mortgage originators, have been “stockpiling” MSR assets over the past two years, holding them on their balance sheets and waiting for the right moment to sell them. “So, “On average, historically, we’d be selling $100 billion to $125 billion [in MSRs] annually,” Piercy said.

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Realty Biz

OCTOBER 21, 2023

First-time Spec house builders need to understand the nuances of financing to ensure successful projects. From navigating traditional mortgage loans to exploring non-conventional options, various financing solutions are available. Challenges and Opportunities The world of spec house financing presents both challenges and opportunities.

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Realty Biz

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

However, the process involves intricate steps, from understanding zoning laws to securing financing and conducting due diligence. Each stage demands careful consideration to avoid common pitfalls and ensure the land meets your long-term objectives. Financing Hurdles Financing land can be tricky.

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Housing Wire

MAY 20, 2022

If it looks unkempt from the outside or the inside is cluttered and not staged, it could take longer, even if the layout and overall condition of the home are good. You can’t make a short sale without getting bank approval first. Because there isn’t much paperwork and there aren’t any banks to wait for, it can be done quickly.

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CT Homes

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Prepare Your House for Sale You don’t need to break the bank on renovations, but a little effort can go a long way. If possible, stage your home to showcase its potential. For a more budget-friendly option, consider virtual staging or providing architectural drawings of potential renovations. We can close quickly!

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Marco Santarelli

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Housing Prices Projected To Fall in 2024 In an exclusive interview during the Yahoo Finance Invest Conference, Whitney shared her insights into the factors driving this bold forecast. She believes that a “silver tsunami” of baby boomers looking to downsize will set the stage for this monumental change.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 3, 2022

The dossier unveils everything from CEO Robert Reffkin’s ability to soon control 67% of the company to an all-you-can-eat buffet of details on an up to $600 million revolving line of credit provided by Barclay’s Bank. They are now in the discovery, or fact-finding stage, which is scheduled to last until October.

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Realty Biz

JUNE 20, 2023

Auctions: Properties not sold in the pre-foreclosure stage go to auction. REOs: If a property does not sell at auction, it becomes a real estate-owned property, owned by the bank or lender. Financing: Foreclosures can sometimes be challenging to finance. Alternatively, you may need to consider hard money loans or cash.

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Realty Biz

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

Others don’t want to spend more time and effort preparing their homes, which involves making repairs, upgrades, and staging before sale. An increase in investment activities: While there’s an increase in cash offers, close to 78% of individual buyers require financing when buying homes.

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Windemere Selling

JULY 12, 2023

Home Staging & Real Estate Photographer We’re combining a couple professionals in real estate marketing here, but both are critical to successfully selling your home. Home staging can boost home value and helps buyers more easily imagine themselves living somewhere new. Buyers may choose to work directly with a mortgage lender.

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RIS Media

AUGUST 10, 2021

By increasing access to banking, credit-building opportunities and, ultimately, home financing, more Detroit residents will be able to build equity through homeownership, which increases neighborhood stability and opportunity for future generations.” “Today, we are doubling down on that commitment.

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Realty Biz

DECEMBER 15, 2022

An appraisal is part of securing financing for the property. Financing Is Not guaranteed. Even with a solid appraisal, financing is not guaranteed. Buyers with poor credit or a smaller down payment may struggle to find a bank that will work with them. In some states, a real estate attorney manages the process.

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Broke Agent Media

MAY 10, 2023

Lawrence Yun, NAR’s Chief Economist, took to the stage to discuss the current real estate market, and what he forecasts for the residential and commercial real estate markets. Aggressive rate hikes have hurt both regional banks and the housing market, Yun explained, and inflation is starting to calm, even while rent prices remain high.

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Realty Biz

AUGUST 20, 2023

It's essential to gather the necessary documentation, such as bank statements and pay stubs, to support your application. Pre-approval requires you to submit documentation such as bank statements, pay stubs, and a comprehensive credit history review, resulting in a more accurate assessment of your borrowing capacity.

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The Close

DECEMBER 12, 2022

Mindset for the location stage. The location stage of the LPMAMA conversation is NOT an opportunity for you to show off your local market knowledge. Goals for the location stage. Script for the location stage. Mindset for the price stage. Goals for the price stage. Script for the price stage.

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Realty Biz

OCTOBER 16, 2020

The startups range from virtual staging tools to e-signature platforms, and are all aiming to make a big impact in the real estate technology sector. It operates REACH in five major markets to help startups launch and accelerate high growth in the real estate, financial services, banking, home services, and insurance industries.

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