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Lenders: Looking to simplify closings? Work with an insurance agency

Housing Wire

HousingWire recently spoke to Tom Kriby, vice president of client development and partnerships at Westwood Insurance Agency, about how working with an insurance agency can simplify the closing process for their customers, even in times of interest rate uncertainty. We’ve seen savings of up to 30% in difficult markets like Texas and Florida.

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Tired of renting? 6 signs you’re ready to buy your first home

Housing Wire

A homebuyer’s guide to a competitive housing market. And unfortunately, prices are only going to continue to rise as the housing market remains strong. Because of this, today’s lenders are more than willing to work with potential first-time homebuyers who have debt, just as long as their debt-to-income ratio (DTI) isn’t too high.

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Buyer agency: a crucial historical shift in real estate

Housing Wire

Many buyers struggled with the financial burden of covering closing costs , making it difficult or impossible to also cover the compensation for agent representation. While lower home prices might appear advantageous to buyers who navigate the market without professional guidance, they pose a considerable risk to current homeowners.

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Bridge Loans in Connecticut: How to Unlock Home Equity to Buy Before You Sell

HomeLight

A bridge loan is your short-term financial bridge, designed to help you purchase that new home while your old one is still on the market. It hands you the cash needed for a down payment and covers those pesky closing costs on your new purchase. That’s where a bridge loan in Connecticut can be your saving grace.

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Agents, buyer’s financing denied? Here’s what to do.

Real Trends

Down payment issues or closing cost issues There are a few questions to ask right away. If there are still issues with the down payment or closing costs, consider raising the price by the deficit, as long as the property would still appraise. Ratio issues What does this even mean? Find out the specifics.

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3 Key Differences Between Conventional & Physician Mortgage Loans

Realty Biz

Closing Costs. You will also need to bear the closing costs to initiate and complete the loan buying process. These costs can significantly add up to your total costs. In such scenarios, you will not be able to avail these costs as a tax deduction. Debt to Income Ratio (DTI).

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How to Refinance Your Mortgage for a Newly Purchased Property

Realty Biz

You must also have enough liquid capital leftover in order to cover all of your closing costs. Processing and administrative fees, closing agent fees, and credit report fees are just some of the expenses that you will need to cover before you receive your keys to the home. What are the benefits of mortgage refinancing?