Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

HW: How has the financial industry’s response to COVID accelerated the need for digital tools? VL: The financial industry’s response has been swift and impactful, by lowering interest rates and providing fiscal stimulus – for the benefit of consumers and loan originators, of course. How do I sign my kids up for school?

Pre-qualification

Housing Wire

JULY 4, 2024

As industry professionals, we have a responsibility to foster belief in the possibility of homeownership. It may mean drilling down and familiarizing yourself, and your potential clients, with the ins and outs of credit repair, loan pre-qualification and pre-approval, and even basic personal finance and budgeting.

Pre-qualification

Housing Wire

DECEMBER 28, 2023

It was another brutal year, pushing loan originators to work longer hours, close loans faster while diversifying their mortgage product offerings. According to data from Ingenius , tens of thousands of loan officers exited the industry in 2023. In October, 67% of current LOs produced less than one unit of closed loans in October.

Loans

Housing Wire

JULY 30, 2021

Josh Lehr: Pre-pandemic, online home buying existed, but over the last year, shopping online for mortgages became much more popular and convenient as meeting in person with a loan officer was not an option. Consumer direct lenders will need to expand their focus beyond closing the transaction.

Pre-qualification

Housing Wire

OCTOBER 6, 2020

Talk to any mortgage technologist about the future of the industry and two topics will emerge immediately: big data and smarter automation. I know this because this is what we’ve been talking about in our industry for the past decade. Two signs that the mortgage industry is ready for change. Joe Camerieri, EVP Mortgage Cadence.

Technology

Housing Wire

JUNE 1, 2022

Amid the traditionally busy spring homebuying season, industry professionals are looking for new paths to profitability in a tight purchase market. recovers from the pandemic and routines normalize, the preference for digital solutions shows no signs of reverting to pre-pandemic times. AI has taken the mortgage industry by storm.

Pre-qualification

Housing Wire

APRIL 19, 2022

Requirements for nonbank LOs include a 20 hour pre-certification course; eight hours of annual CE courses; registering in the Nationwide Mortgage Licensing System (NMLS); and submitting fingerprints to NMLS for a criminal background check. . If a nonbank LO fails to recertify their license, they are effectively cut off from the industry.

Loan Officer

Housing Wire

MAY 12, 2022

Worsening market conditions are only going to accelerate an already hyper-competitive mortgage lending industry that is still learning to adapt to post-pandemic homebuying behaviors. Yes, a customer should be able to fill out a pre-qualification application digitally. Inventory is contracting. Application fallouts are worsening.

Lending

Housing Wire

MAY 25, 2022

In a housing market vastly different from the pre-pandemic period, how can industry professionals position themselves to achieve growth despite these current obstacles? When it comes to business growth this year and beyond, industry experts agree that 2022 is the year of the non-qualified mortgage (non-QM) loan.

Debt-to-income ratio

Housing Wire

APRIL 22, 2024

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Pre-approval

HomeLight

APRIL 30, 2022

It’s time for you to buy a house, and between the financial questions (how much will you need for closing costs? ForSaleByOwner.com is part of a group of companies that also includes Rocket Mortgage , a large mortgage lender, and Amrock , a closing and settlement services provider. what’s considered “overpaying” on a house?)

Closing

HomeLight

AUGUST 29, 2024

The truth is that houses are expensive, long after the closing celebrations fade. From here, you’ll be able to create a budget based on smart money management and what professionals across the real estate and finance industries recommend. People know their pre-tax salary off the top of their head. Many buyers fail to grasp that.

Pre-qualification

Realty Biz

MARCH 30, 2023

To get the best rate for your situation, be sure to look closely at each type of mortgage. Documentation and the Pre-Approval Process Pre-approval is a must for anyone looking to purchase a home. Be sure to have all of your documentation in order and ready to go before starting the pre-approval process.

Mortgages

RIS Media

SEPTEMBER 21, 2020

The homebuying process is already complex, so understanding certain words and terms in the real estate industry will help you get ahead of the game for when you’re ready to start buying. Closing costs : Fees associated with the purchase of a home due at the end of the sales transaction. The fee, usually 0.3 – 1.5

Pre-approval

Housing Wire

DECEMBER 29, 2023

With so many approved, online options to choose from, we’ve pinpointed the best online real estate courses in New York using criteria that matter most to you: flexibility to fit your schedule, a price that fits your budget, and a course that’ll prepare you to ace the exam and start your new career with confidence and industry savvy.

Pre-approval

McKissock

JANUARY 31, 2021

You are one week away from the closing table, and your first-time homebuyer’s lender calls with stressful and unfortunate news. They want to secure as many leads as possible and have smooth transactions that end at the closing table. Find a lender that will do the extra work in the beginning and credit or pre-approve your client.

Debt-to-income ratio

Toronto Realty Blog

MARCH 28, 2024

Those who know me – at least, through TRB, are fully aware of my thoughts on pre-construction condos, the pre-construction condo industry, and the way that pre-construction condos are sold and eventually built. Your “Buying Pre-Construction Condos and CAKE! Well, colour me flattered ! It made sense.

Pre-qualification

Lighter Side of Real Estate

JANUARY 24, 2024

Unless you come into a windfall of money, most people need to get a mortgage in order to buy a home, so getting a mortgage pre-approval to find out how much a lender will allow you to spend is the first step. Lenders will look at your credit history much more closely. But it isn’t quite that simple. Your job history.

Pre-approval

The Close

AUGUST 15, 2023

Using a company that offers pay-at-closing real estate leads is a great way to adjust and offset costs. Here are our top seven choices for pay-at-closing lead services. Here are our top seven choices for pay-at-closing lead services. What Are Pay-at-Closing Leads? These providers do their work to ensure these leads close.

Closing

HomeLight

MAY 2, 2022

This week on The Walkthrough , Barrett Spray introduces you to his team’s “pre-listing box” and their tag-team approach to meeting new sellers. Lots of agents have a pre-listing package, and it’s a file or a folder of some sort that says, you know, this is who we are and this is what we do. Very little.

Pre-qualification

HomeLight

OCTOBER 9, 2023

4 expert tips before you shop for a home Tip 1: Start planning early Top Las Vegas agent Rebecca McKenna-Inman has more than 22 years of experience in the industry. Remember, closing isn’t over until the funds are received, so this is the time to negotiate.” Vague or ambiguous requests could be waiving what you really want,” she says.

Pre-qualification

GeekEstate

SEPTEMBER 29, 2020

There is a lot of education that needs to happen in the Real Estate industry. When it comes to delivering seamlessly clients showings live and/or anytime on-demand without wasting any time on anything else than closing the deal. Their pitfalls for the Real Estate industry come in dozens. You’re just missing your core target.

Brokerage

HomeLight

AUGUST 31, 2020

VA loans also offer even more benefits, like better interest rates and less strident qualifications — but as the name indicates, they are only available to current military members or veterans (or their spouses). For example, pre-pandemic, an FHA loan could be secured with 3.5% down and a minimum credit score of 580.

Debt-to-income ratio

Lab Coat Agents

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

The property must generally be the seller’s primary residence, and the buyer must move into the property within 60 days of closing and live in the property as their primary residence for at least one year. The buyer must also meet qualifications for demonstrated creditworthiness.

Purchase and sale agreement

Realty Biz

AUGUST 17, 2023

As technology continues to transform industries, real estate professionals are constantly looking for innovative ways to enhance their business, streamline processes, and improve client interactions. By the time the lead reaches you, they're pre-qualified, ensuring that you only deal with genuine, interested parties.

Pre-qualification

HomeLight

JULY 30, 2021

New Mexico agent Valerie Almanzar , who has more than 15 years of experience in the real estate industry, says that while rent-to-own properties aren’t the norm these days, they can and do still happen. “If Additionally, a certain amount of the monthly rent is also typically stipulated to help cover the buyer’s closing costs or down payment.

Purchase and sale agreement

RIS Media

AUGUST 5, 2020

The 2019 – 2020 State of Asia America Report , an annual AREAA publication, provides a snapshot of the state of AAPI homeownership pre-COVID-19. Additional closing costs associated with VA loans. The report also found that more than 4.1 billion in potential loans.

VA loan

HomeLight

DECEMBER 15, 2021

All publicly listed properties can be found on the MLS, from single-family homes and condos to foreclosures or pre-foreclosures. What about foreclosures and pre-foreclosures? A pre-foreclosure means the owner is in arrears on their payments, but the bank has not officially foreclosed on the property. David Dominguez.

MLS

GeekEstate

JUNE 18, 2023

We have a job opportunity to share from a member of the GEM, Collabra Technology , data analytics and automated digital marketing solutions for the real estate industry: Chief Marketing Officer. Partner closely with the channel sales organization to ensure support for effective lead generation and conversion opportunities.

Technology

The Residential Specialist

APRIL 27, 2023

In our market, the number of closed transactions has decreased dramatically,” says Paul Rich, CRS, broker/owner of Achieve Real Estate and Management in Hendersen, Nevada. Situations where buying leads might make sense When you’re new to the industry. “I

Agents

HomeLight

JUNE 30, 2021

Open houses allow buyers to take a close look at a property and ask questions of the seller or their agent. So we’ve talked to real estate experts and dug into industry research to pull together a definitive guide of open house do’s and don’ts for homebuyers to help you polish up your manners and arm you with the information you need.

Pre-approval

The Close

APRIL 24, 2023

Successful property managers are skilled at finding clients, marketing properties, showing them to potential tenants, and closing leasing deals. Do this by building a strong network of contacts within the industry, including other property managers, real estate agents, contractors, and property owners. You can end up in hot water !

Property Management

HomeLight

DECEMBER 14, 2021

Be sure and ask any agent that you’re interviewing about these qualifications. How many sales did they close in the last few months? Pre-listing or when looking at houses, and when evaluating offers.In It could be the close date, repairs, or a rent back period. Do they have sales or listings pending? It’s a huge red flag.

Earnest money deposit

The Close

MAY 28, 2025

This includes a 17-day closing guarantee, credit approval cap (CAP), a 120-day interest rate lock, and a payment protection program. 3-2-1 Home Plus : This program gives low-income homebuyers up to $2,500 toward closing and $2,000 toward Home Depot.

VA loan

Ryan Serhant

APRIL 15, 2022

A thriving economy coupled with affordable housing makes Texas the poster child for the national housing industry. . Meet the pre-qualifications. Meet the pre-qualifications. In Texas, you need to meet some pre-qualifications before you can start your real estate licensure journey. Find a sponsor.

Pre-qualification

Lab Coat Agents

AUGUST 30, 2021

With over 800 homes sold in 2020, Barry Jenkins’s Your Friends in Real Estate real estate group ranks at #1 team in Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate for homes sold, #3 Team in Virginia for units by Real Trends 2021, and has also been named one of the 14 Game Changers in the industry, alongside of the founders of EXP and Compass.

Pre-qualification

Redfin

JULY 11, 2023

Government-backed loans, such as FHA or VA loans, provide more flexible qualification criteria and specific benefits. Technological advancements have greatly simplified the document submission process for borrowers in the mortgage industry,” shares Ron Haddad Lending Team. How does the mortgage pre-approval process work?

Pre-approval