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Underwriter shortage slowing the pace of private-label deals

Housing Wire

Underwriters are needed at the beginning of the process to conduct due diligence on mortgage originations, and they are in demand on the back-end of the pipeline to conduct due diligence on the loans being pooled and securitized in RMBS issuances sold to investors. It depends on who you are,” Mayhew explained.

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Do the Due: A Complete Due Diligence Guide and Checklist for Homebuyers

HomeLight

As a buyer, that means you have to do your due diligence from both a practical and contractual perspective. What does due diligence mean in residential real estate? That’s why we’ve put together this guide to due diligence for a homebuyer. Free Homebuying Due Diligence Checklist.

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Top Tips and Considerations For Buying Land

Realty Biz

Unlike purchasing a ready-made home, it offers the flexibility to design and build according to personal or business needs. However, the process involves intricate steps, from understanding zoning laws to securing financing and conducting due diligence. Lack of access to utilities can significantly increase development costs.

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The crypto-mortgage is the new kid on the block

Housing Wire

Karl Jacob, CEO and co-founder of LoanSnap , said the cyrpto-mortgage system his company has developed can originate more than just loans that LoanSnap mints. LauraMac is a software as a service, or SaaS, firm that provides due-diligence automation tools for the secondary market.

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Buying an Off-Plan Townhouse in Dubai

Realty Biz

Buying off plan involves buying a property before its completion and doing so primarily based on architectural plans and designs as per the sales brochures. Buyers essentially invest in the vision presented by the developer's plans and representations. Did the developer deliver as promised and did the buyers get what they paid for?

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Loan-repurchase risk threatens future M&A deals

Housing Wire

This new development is being propelled by an alleged Fannie Mae “request” that, according to industry sources, was made recently of several lenders active as buyers in M&A deals.

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7 best real estate schools in Massachusetts for 2024

Housing Wire

Exam Prep: The Basic Prelicensing package features three e-books and a course manual designed to help you retain essential real estate concepts and prepare for the state exam. And Exam Prep Plus includes 40 hours a month of Live Q&A with local instructors for a personal, guided approach.

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