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

Housing Wire

There’s no question that 2022 has seen serious changes to the housing market. In a housing market vastly different from the pre-pandemic period, how can industry professionals position themselves to achieve growth despite these current obstacles? Bracing for the challenges of non-QM.

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How to best serve Hispanic homebuyers

Real Trends

Hispanic homeownership by the numbers According to the report, “Latinos are more likely to live in multigenerational households, where the pooling of economic resources makes homeownership more attainable in a market impacted by affordability challenges.” This advocacy is especially important in today’s challenging market.

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Killer Tips For Getting A Home Mortgage

Realty Biz

Mortgage Pre-Approval and Pre-Qualification Are Not The Same. Although making a smaller down payment can enable access to the homeowner market earlier, it may cost more in the long run. Stay Comfortably Within Your Debt-to-Income Ratio. Critical Things to Understand Before You Get a Mortgage.

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How to Choose a Lender For Your Real Estate Team

McKissock

Maybe they made a new purchase and their debt to income ratio is too high. Or maybe the underwriter feels that their income and credit score isn’t high enough. Often, lenders do a pre-qualification that is strictly based on the information that the client gives the lender.

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Bridge Loans in Ohio: Smart Equity Use to Buy Before You Sell

HomeLight

This balancing act becomes even more challenging in a market where inventory is low, and prices are high. This strategy is particularly advantageous in Ohio’s low-inventory housing market , where waiting to sell before buying could mean missing out on your dream home. More on loan costs below.)

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Am I A First-Time Homebuyer? Who’s Qualified … And Who Isn’t

HomeLight

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.

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

Realty Biz

They can help you navigate the mortgage process and identify suitable options based on your financial situation and provide you with a pre-approval. Get pre-approved: Before house hunting, consider getting pre-approved for a mortgage. Remember, buying a house with bad credit requires careful consideration and thorough research.

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