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Mortgage industry provides commentary on CFPB’s proposed changes to QM loan definition

Housing Wire

Prior to the deadline for public commentary on Tuesday, housing industry trade groups, companies and organizations responded to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s proposed rulemaking for the general qualified mortgage definition and the expiration of the QM patch in January 2021. Under § 1026.43(c)(2)(vii), Section 1026.43(c)

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Preparing to Get Pre-Approved For a Mortgage

Realty Biz

Mortgage pre-approval is an essential step when buying a house. During pre-approval, lenders carefully evaluate your financial information, including income, assets, credit history, and other relevant details. How long it takes for lenders to give mortgage pre-approval can vary from a day to a week.

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Why federal CRA requirement on IMBs is not necessary

Housing Wire

The Community Home Lenders Association can’t speak for other nonbank sectors — but applying CRA to independent mortgage bankers seems like a solution in search of a problem. Therefore, the mortgage questions federal policymakers should be asking are: 1) Why do IMBs have a much better mortgage access to credit record than banks? (2)

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Mortgages with Low Credit Scores - Your Guide to Affordable Home Financing

Realty Biz

Mortgages with Low Credit Scores Mortgages with low credit scores can appear challenging, but there are options available. Understanding how a low credit score affects your mortgage and exploring government-backed programs can help you navigate the process. Can you buy a house with bad credit?

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Bridge Loans in Connecticut: How to Unlock Home Equity to Buy Before You Sell

HomeLight

A bridge loan is your short-term financial bridge, designed to help you purchase that new home while your old one is still on the market. Bridge loans can be pricier than regular mortgages, but they’re designed to be your speedy and hassle-free ticket to that new home. Now, let’s talk numbers.

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LOs and brokers, are you prepared for an evolving workforce?

Housing Wire

Between significantly fewer refinances, rising mortgage rates and housing inventory nearly cut in half since 2020, loan officers (LOs) and brokers face a pivotal time where adaptation is a must for success. With an anticipated doubling in market share in 2022 , non-QM products are top of mind for almost every mortgage industry professional.

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Bridge Loans in Arizona: How to Unlock Home Equity to Buy Before You Sell

HomeLight

At its core, a bridge loan is a short-term financial solution designed to help you buy your next Arizona home before you’ve sold your current one. Often referred to as a swing or interim loan, a bridge loan is usually pricier than your regular mortgage. The reason? However, there’s a silver lining.

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