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HUD walks back some proposed changes to HECM for Purchase program

Housing Wire

In certain circumstances, the program would allow for inclusion of “an ‘interested party contribution’ [of] up to six percent of the sales price,” according to the original plan. Changing course In October, FHA published proposed guidance for the H4P program in the Federal Register.

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Reverse mortgage professionals react to H4P rule changes

Housing Wire

In the newly proposed rules handed down in October, the H4P program would, in certain circumstances, allow for inclusion of an interested party contribution of up to 6% of a home’s sale price. Certner cited fair lending concerns and the potential of undue borrower influence.

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How to Calculate Closing Costs

CT Homes

When buying or selling a home, the topic of closing costs is bound to come on the horizon. Closing costs are the fees associated with the various services required to close the sale. Closing costs are the fees associated with the various services required to close the sale.

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‘Find buyers before agents!’ Mortgage industry reacts to the NAR settlement

Housing Wire

Mortgage pros have closely monitored the commission lawsuit developments since a Kansas City, Missouri jury determined that NAR, HomeServices of America , and Keller Williams conspired to inflate or maintain high commission rates through NAR’s so-called Participation Rule.

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Agent commission lawsuits cast long shadow over VA, FHA borrowers

Housing Wire

Not helping FHA, VA borrowers get off the sidelines Under current FHA rules, sellers can contribute up to 6% in concessions to FHA borrowers to cover closing costs, prepaid expenses and discount points. “But agent commissions have never been a closing cost from a buyer perspective.

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Are There Disadvantages to the Seller Paying the Buyer’s Closing Costs?

HomeLight

Industry experts estimate that sellers can expect to pay anywhere from 6% to 10% of their home’s purchase price in closing costs when it’s time to sell. To top it off, buyers sometimes ask sellers to pitch in for their closing costs, too — another 2% to 3% of the sales price. Typical seller closing costs.

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Wells Fargo workers allege anti-Latino bias in predatory mortgage scheme

Housing Wire

District Court for the Western District of Texas by a group of current and former staffers from the company’s bilingual mortgage sales team alleging race-based discrimination. For example, Wells Fargo has developed an ‘Earn the Business’ program for the Bilingual team.

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