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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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Why your LOS isn’t delivering a bespoke borrower experience (and what to do about it)

Housing Wire

In reality, the LOS is not the problem; the technology is doing exactly what it was designed to do. Adjust your expectations At its core, an LOS is designed to serve a very specific purpose: ensuring that lenders can originate compliant and sellable loans. It would forever feel like a failure due to its inherent limitations.

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The crypto-mortgage is the new kid on the block

Housing Wire

It offers a 15-day loan-closing window and to date has originated “billions of dollars” worth of traditional mortgages dubbed “smart loans” by the company, according to Jacob, who was one of the original strategic advisors to Facebook when it was in its startup phase. They are Vesta Equity , Oasis Pro Markets and Liquid Mortgage.

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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. Buying land represents a pivotal investment in one's future.

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From Contract to House Keys: Breaking Down the House Closing Process

HomeLight

You still have to make it through the house closing process, where inspections , credit problems, or paperwork issues can trip you up. The closing process fills several weeks as you navigate through multiple steps to make it to the closing table. How long does the house closing process take?

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Loan-repurchase risk threatens future M&A deals

Housing Wire

Fannie Mae officials, the industry sources claim, during conversations with the acquisitive lenders, asked that, going forward, they “backstop” rep and warranty (R&W) liabilities for all loans originated by a selling entity over the three years prior to a deal closing.

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