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UWM rolls out construction-to-permanent loans

Housing Wire

Michigan-based lender United Wholesale Mortgage (UWM) has introduced a construction-to-permanent loan that covers the cost of building a home and then converts to a permanent mortgage once construction is complete. This type of loan only has one set of closing costs to pay, reducing the borrower’s overall fees.

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Reverse mortgage professionals react to H4P rule changes

Housing Wire

Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) announced their decision late last week to walk back some of these plans. Broker perceptions Scott Harmes, the national manager of the reverse division at brokerage C2 Financial , believes that HUD’s changes are constructive.

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Become a New Home Construction Expert

The Residential Specialist

New home construction can be a profitable niche for real estate professionals who are willing to dedicate the time and effort By Myrna Traylor Most residential real estate professionals enter the real estate field with an eye on the largest market—resales of existing homes. New construction is always seen as much more expensive.

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7 Smart Ways To Lower the Cost of Buying a New-Construction Home

Realtor.com

Many homebuyers may find the added expense of new construction well worth it, due to the money they stand to save on renovations and repairs that might crop up in an older home. But homebuyers should also know that they can lower the costs of new construction right when they make the purchase through some smart negotiation tactics.

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Three yards and a cloud of dust

Housing Wire

Last week, we wrote a letter to FHA , offering constructive suggestions to ensure a level playing field between borrowers where the seller agrees to fund buyer brokerage commissions and where the seller doesn’t. While some criticized this announcement, CHLA applauded it. All these homebuyer charges add up. We need to rein them in.

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Opinion: Agencies are key to fixing housing affordability

Housing Wire

Last week, we wrote a Letter to FHA , offering constructive suggestions to ensure a level playing field between borrowers where the seller agrees to fund buyer brokerage commissions and where the seller doesn’t. While some criticized this announcement, CHLA applauded it. All these homebuyer charges add up. We need to rein them in.

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Biden to call for first-time homebuyer tax credit, construction of 2 million homes

Housing Wire

In the address, the president will call for a $10,000 tax credit for both first-time homebuyers and people who sell their starter homes; the construction and renovation of more than 2 million additional homes; and cost reductions for renters. The NHC lauded the development. It is also wary of some of the proposals.