Housing Wire

AUGUST 22, 2020

According to reporting by the Wall Street Journal on Saturday, the Federal Housing Finance Agency has been communicating with mortgage industry groups about delaying the implementation of a fee which would add a 0.5% surcharge to refinance mortgages sold to Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac starting Sept.

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Inman

MAY 10, 2023

Lending industry groups like the Mortgage Bankers Association called a fee based on borrower's debt-to-income ratio "unworkable."

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 23, 2023

Following a merger with special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) Aurora Acquisition Corp , Better Home & Financing Co. In that time, the market, the industry and the consumer changed dramatically. Garg: It took us six years to do $100 billion of refinances and to build an industry leader in refinances.

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Realty Biz

SEPTEMBER 30, 2023

Let's delve deeper into these topics to guide you towards an affordable home financing solution. However, generally, a credit score below 620 is often seen as a lower credit score in the mortgage industry. Mortgage rates can fluctuate daily, so keeping track of them will help you make an informed decision about your financing options.

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 11, 2020

By providing an exception to the general QM loan definition’s strict 43% debt-to-income ratio threshold and rigid income and debt verification criteria, the GSE patch facilitates access to affordable mortgage credit for credit-worthy borrowers who fall outside the requirements of the general QM definition.”.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 14, 2022

While layoffs sweep the mortgage industry, particularly consumer-direct lenders, non-qualified mortgage (non-QM) lenders are going on a hiring spree. Non-QM lenders Angel Oak Mortgage , Acra Lending and Newfi alone currently have at least 130 openings on jobs listings sites. The new rule is slated to be implemented on Oct. 1, 2022.

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RIS Media

DECEMBER 21, 2020

The real estate industry itself is changing like never before. When it comes to financing a home, millennial aged buyers were more likely to get an FHA for their chosen financing due to potentially lower credit scores and higher debt to income ratio as compared to older generations.

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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.

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Realty Biz

AUGUST 20, 2023

By understanding the ins and outs of mortgage pre-approval, you will be better equipped to navigate the home-buying process and make informed decisions regarding your budget and financing options. Preparing Your Finances for Mortgage Pre-approval Preparing your finances is an essential step to getting pre-approved for a mortgage.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 4, 2022

Still, even in those transactions, the underlying collateral appears solid, with the average credit scores of the borrowers above 760 and the average debt-to-income ratio ranging from 64.4% to 72% across the three deals in a market with fast-rising home prices.

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Realty Biz

JULY 23, 2023

This type of income is earned by individuals who are considered self-employed, meaning they work as independent contractors or freelancers. It's essential to grasp how 1099 income affects mortgage loans and what lenders look for when determining eligibility for home financing.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

A lot of the rules have relaxed over the past several years, but people always tend to remember the negative things so that is what has spread throughout the industry.”. “Somebody has a problem once and then that story just spread. From a lending perspective they are the easiest loan to work with,” Naumovych explained.

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Broke Agent Media

JANUARY 9, 2023

The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) increased conforming loan limits to $1,089,300 in some high-cost markets, making them more accessible to buyers. homes no longer require a jumbo loan for financing. . The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) increased conforming loan limits to $1,089,300 in some high-cost U.S.

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RIS Media

APRIL 8, 2022

Finances falling through. Since most homes are financed, and financing isn’t guaranteed until a buyer has signed the dotted line, failure to secure funds can put a home back up for sale. While financing may be pre-approved, the process is complex. Other factors can also put a home back on the market. Low appraisal.

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HomeLight

AUGUST 31, 2020

USDA Rural Development loans also allow for 100% financing (or 0% down). During the coronavirus pandemic, for example, many lenders imposed overlays (an overlay happens when a lender sets extra qualifications on top of the industry-wide guidelines, making it harder to qualify for a mortgage). Source: Austin Distel / Unsplash).

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Lighter Side of Real Estate

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

If it’s an upward or lateral career move within the same or similar industry, you should be fine. If you’ve had changes in your finances. But any change in your finances makes it worth updating your pre-approval. Either way, reach out to see if it impacts you so you can ease their concerns if there are any.

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Marco Santarelli

APRIL 28, 2023

The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) recently announced changes to the loan-level price adjustments (LLPAs) for borrowers with conventional mortgages backed by Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac. Another fee change is expected to take effect on August 1, following pushback from the mortgage industry.

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Broke Agent Media

JANUARY 9, 2023

The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) increased conforming loan limits to $1,089,300 in some high-cost markets, making them more accessible to buyers. homes no longer require a jumbo loan for financing. . The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) increased conforming loan limits to $1,089,300 in some high-cost U.S.

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Realty Biz

JUNE 23, 2021

If your finances aren’t in tip-top shape , a traditional lender may not want to lend you money. Ever since the financial crisis of 2008, lenders are reluctant to take risks on people with less-than-stellar credit or who have high debt-to-income ratios. Here’s why. Easier to Qualify.

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Housing Wire

JULY 25, 2023

Though the policy has been credited with saving consumers billions of dollars, the insurance industry says it comes at the expense of accurate underwriting and actual pricing risks. Entry level homebuyers are getting hit hardest. “If

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RIS Media

JUNE 5, 2021

The organization launched the initiative on June 5 in collaboration with Freddie Mac and under the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA). The program offers low-income homeowners with Fannie Mae-backed mortgages an opportunity to refinance and save money on their loan payments. Optimistic Outlook.

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Realty Biz

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

The major factors affecting preapproval are the size of the down payment and the buyer’s debt-to-income ratio. When interest rates were lower, the huge profit they made on the sale would go a long way towards financing the bigger home. What Higher Interest Rates Mean for the Real Estate Industry.

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Broke Agent Media

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

Painting a picture of household finances in 2022-23 While inflation appears to be cooling, consumer spending is so out of balance with disposable income that the personal savings rate hit a near-record low last fall of 2.4%. For industry news, edutainment, and humor, sign up for the best newsletter on the planet for real estate agents.

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Realty Biz

JUNE 25, 2021

If your finances aren’t in tip-top shape , a traditional lender may not want to lend you money. Ever since the financial crisis of 2008, lenders are reluctant to take risks on people with less-than-stellar credit or who have high debt-to-income ratios. Here’s why. Easier to Qualify.

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HomeLight

JULY 31, 2020

These increased standards are called mortgage overlays , and they may include bigger down payments, higher credit scores , lower debt-to-income ratios, or a combination of these changes. Of those buyers, 33% were first-time homebuyers, and 86% of all buyers financed their home purchase. Average down payments.

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Inman

MARCH 17, 2023

Industry groups continue to object to a new Fannie and Freddie fee aimed at some riskier borrowers as a burden on lenders and consumers.

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 7, 2023

Without a strong secondary mortgage market supported by the federal government, lenders would be able to fund far fewer loans, and would likely flock to the most affluent areas in the country, leaving less-affluent markets with fewer options to finance a home. Income and credit information are inputted into the AUS.

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HomeLight

MAY 31, 2021

One of the first things you’ll want to know is just how much house you can afford , which is based on your income, credit score, debt-to-income ratio (DTI), and savings amount (including your down payment). I had some clients a few years ago that had trouble qualifying because they had a lot of debt.

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Redfin

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

Many lenders work with standard debt-to-income ratio calculations which don’t take into account other costs of home ownership. Determine your debt to income ratio (DTI). Shopping for a mortgage, you might encounter lenders who pre-qualify you for a higher loan amount than you expected.

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The Close

JUNE 22, 2023

This is because not only are there more neglected properties during recessions, it is nearly impossible to get traditional financing for this type of property when the real estate market is receding. This is because there’s an entire industry that buys and sells these homes off-market. Consider the 2008 recession.

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Broke Agent Media

MARCH 28, 2023

15% of buyers aged 43-57 wanted agents to help them find and arrange financing , compared to 2% of buyers aged 33-42 and 77-97, and 6% overall. 78% of home buyers relied on financing for their home purchase —a percentage that declines as the age of the buyer increases. 1—What do buyers want most from their real estate agents?

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Housing Wire

JUNE 9, 2023

Because the key regulators in Washington spend a lot of their time ingratiating themselves to the banking industry and lamenting about nonbanks. Or look at this data on DTI (debt to income ratio). In the FHA program alone, 46.3% Why does this all matter? But of course, progressive solutions require problems.

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Marco Santarelli

APRIL 26, 2023

There was speculation that the Fed might not hike interest rates in the wake of turmoil in the banking industry. For instance, locking in a low-interest rate when financing a home can ensure affordability and minimize risks. The rising interest rates doubled mortgage interest rates in 2022, peaking at 7% in November.

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Broke Agent Media

MAY 11, 2023

The decision comes after the FHFA announced a delayed implementation to better understand the concerns of industry stakeholders. Industry professionals are rejoicing after the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) announced that it has rescinded upfront fees based on borrowers’ DTI ratio for loans acquired by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.

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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 The buyer has time to build credit and establish a rental history.”.

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Redfin

MAY 5, 2023

You’ll fall in love with Austin’s thriving tech industry, world-class universities, breathtaking parks, and expansive lakes like Lake Travis and Lady Bird Lake. Start with the Fort Worth Stockyards, a historic district that celebrates the cattle industry with rodeos, cattle drives, and western-themed shops.

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HomeLight

JUNE 22, 2023

Everyone’s finances and circumstances are different. Monthly income The very first thing you need to consider is your income. Debt-to-income ratio After looking at how much money is flowing into your household, you’ll want to write down your monthly debts. X 100 = 36% Your debt-to-income ratio is 36%.

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