Housing Wire
SEPTEMBER 8, 2022
Bank of America recently announced a loan for lower-income households that doesn’t require homebuyers to come up with a downpayment or closing costs, and doesn’t base the loan on a minimum FICO score. Are we really doing those types of loans and promoting homeownership again without understanding the risks?
Housing Wire
NOVEMBER 7, 2023
FHA loans are a popular option for first-time homebuyers or those who don’t have a lot of cash saved for a down payment, because the loans require a minimum of 3.5% VA loans offer a 100% financing option for qualifying military service members and veterans, and don’t require mortgage insurance. points from the 7.5%
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Housing Wire
JULY 26, 2023
United Wholesale Mortgage (UWM), the country’s largest wholesale lender, expanded its debt service coverage ratio (DSCR) loan options to four after launching its first product in March. With the expanded options, investors could get loans starting as little as $50,000 and up to $2 million. UWM originated $38.8 UWM originated $38.8
Housing Wire
APRIL 9, 2024
With the Federal Reserve gone AWOL on purchasing mortgage loans, mortgage rates have doubled and spreads over 10-year Treasuries are at historical highs. In late 2021, Congress renewed a 10-basis point tax on Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac loans for another decade — not based on loan risk, but to pay for non-housing spending.
Housing Wire
JANUARY 17, 2024
That’s where reverse purchase financing comes into play, the funding option specifically designed for older Americans. As long as the buyer complies with these ongoing loan obligations, a HECM for Purchase loan doesn’t have to be repaid until a maturity event, such as when the home is sold or is no longer considered their primary residence.
Housing Wire
MAY 14, 2024
With the Fed gone AWOL on purchasing mortgage loans, mortgage rates have doubled and spreads over 10-year Treasuries are at historical highs. In late 2021, Congress renewed a 10 basis point tax on Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac loans for another decade – not based on loan risk, but to pay for non-housing spending.
HomeLight
DECEMBER 5, 2023
That’s where a bridge loan in Connecticut can be your saving grace. 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. What is a bridge loan, in simple words? How does a bridge loan work in Connecticut?
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