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Flyhomes acquires Home Sale Assured

Housing Wire

Proptech firm Flyhomes has entered into an agreement to purchase Innovative Holdings, LLC’s “buy before you sell” platform Home Sale Assured. Founded in 2022 by Eric Meadow, Home Sale Assured produces a “Guaranteed Backup” options contract, which enables existing homeowners to buy their next home before closing the sale of their current home.

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3 unique mortgage products to get today’s homebuyer qualified

Housing Wire

Tom Davis, chief sales officer, Deephaven Mortgage Today’s market means that more borrowers have higher debt-to-income ratios, limited access to credit and are looking for alternative ways to get qualified for a mortgage. DSCR loans are always a popular option.

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Builders rediscover a tool from the 1980s that keeps new home prices from falling

Housing Wire

This phenomenon becomes clearly apparent when compared to existing home sales, for which these buydowns are very rare. As shown in the chart below, existing and new home sales for the 19 largest home builders had roughly the same note rates until January 2022. Note: Data are for 30-year fixed rate primary-owner occupied purchase loans.

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Ballard Spahr’s Andreano: CFPB is open to “other approaches” to QM

Housing Wire

They’re centering on – there’s been a desire to move away from the so-called GSE Patch QM which is the Qualified Mortgage for loans that are held for sale to Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac that is scheduled for sunset on Jan. There are two proposals that came out in June. Q: What about the other proposals? But there would be other factors.

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

HomeLight

That’s where a bridge loan in Connecticut can be your saving grace. 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. You can then make a strong offer on your next home with no home sale contingency. Now, let’s talk numbers.

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

HomeLight

Enter the bridge loan — a strategic, short-term financing solution designed to help you purchase that new dream home without waiting for your old one to sell. In this guide, we explain the ins and outs of bridge loans in Utah and help you decide if they could be the answer to your property puzzle. How does a bridge loan work in Utah?

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How lenders can help borrowers improve their credit score

Housing Wire

It’s no secret credit scores can hinder a potential borrower’s ability to qualify for the best loan program, which can ultimately lead to poor borrower satisfaction. Borrowers don’t always know or understand how their credit or debt-to-income ratio (DTI) impacts the type of loan they can qualify for.