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Agent commission lawsuits cast long shadow over VA, FHA borrowers

Housing Wire

In the aftermath, one of the most contentious issues in the minds of mortgage professionals is how the ruling might affect FHA and VA mortgage borrowers. 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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Opinion: Rethinking the FHA mortgage insurance premium

Housing Wire

In 2013, the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) began requiring borrowers to pay the Mortgage Insurance Premium (MIP) for the life of an FHA loan. People have equated FHA insurance to that of private mortgage insurance used by the government-sponsored enterprises (GSEs), which is not life-of-loan. This change triggered controversy.

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Fannie Mae to accept lender-funded down payment assistance

Housing Wire

Fannie Mae will now buy mortgage loans with lender-funded grants, including down payment assistance, closing costs or financial reserves. There are, however, a number of additional caveats for a mortgage loan with a lender-funded grant to be eligible for sale to Fannie Mae. There may be more to come.

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Reverse purchase financing: The financing option no one is talking about

Housing Wire

They own the home with their name on the title, as with any mortgage, traditional or reverse. But unlike financing with a traditional mortgage, monthly principal and interest payments are not required on the loan, so long as the homeowner keeps up to date with real estate taxes, homeowners’ insurance and property maintenance.

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Pack Your Bags: We’re Moving To Calgary!

Toronto Realty Blog

5% down, rental guarantees, property management and no closing costs (whereas here new pre-con closings costs are like 8% of purchase price). . It’s non-scientific, but if we go to www.buzzbuzzhome.com and simply type “Calgary,” we find 291 “new developments.”

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How to Find (And Qualify For) a Build Your Own House Program

HomeLight

Either they can’t get approved for a mortgage , they don’t have enough money for a down payment , or their credit score is too low. Applicants must also prove they do not have adequate housing, and that they can afford the mortgage payments, plus taxes, and insurance. What is a build your own house program? Credit requirements.

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How to Apply For a First-Time Home Buyers Loan: Simplifying the Process Into 8 Doable Steps

HomeLight

First-time homebuyer loans can help make it easier on first-time homebuyers , offering access to special mortgage programs with low down payments. Sometimes you’ll even find grants to help you with closing costs and down payments. Sound great? Sure it does! Step 2: Research down payment assistance in your area.

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