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Freedom Mortgage founder addresses ’extraordinary’ credit profiles, profitability and products 

Housing Wire

Mortgage lenders should get used to the concept of ”higher for longer” interest rates and work to bring profitability to their businesses, according to Stan Middleman, founder, president and CEO at Freedom Mortgage. In September 2023, to support its operations, Freedom Mortgage raised $1.3 compared to the previous year.

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FHFA decides to scrap new debt-to-income ratio fees

Real Estate News

1, were opposed by industry groups including NAR and the Mortgage Bankers Association. The fees, which were scheduled to go into effect on Aug.

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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. Often, traditional mortgage products don’t meet their needs.

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What’s a good debt-to-income ratio for a mortgage? What lenders want to see

The Mortgage Report

What's a good debt-to-income ratio for a mortgage? Most lenders want to see 43% or lower. But a higher DTI can be ok, too. Here's what you should know.

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How to get a loan with a high debt-to-income ratio

The Mortgage Report

High debt payments make it harder to get approved for your mortgage. But you can learn how to get a loan with a high debt-to-income ratio.

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Debt-to-income ratio, taxes, and insurance: How your DTI is calculated

The Mortgage Report

DTI, your 'debt-to-income ratio,' includes taxes and insurance as part of your mortgage payment. Here's how to find your DTI with taxes and insurance.

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The mortgage industry is nervous about LLPA fee changes

Housing Wire

The Federal Housing Finance Agency this week made a series of significant changes to loan level pricing adjustment (LLPA) fees charged by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac on conventional/conforming mortgages. The changes include updates to pricing for second homes, high-balance loans and cash-out refinances that were first announced in 2022.