Housing Wire

MARCH 30, 2021

At HousingWire’s 2021 Annual Spring Summit, CreditXpert VP of Sales and Client Success Matt Hydrew and T odd Worthington , director of qualification support at Bank of England, discussed top-of-the-funnel strategies lenders can use to help borrowers gain a better understanding of their credit score. Or, give up looking altogether.

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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? More people are diversifying their income streams and opting to work for themselves or through real estate investments.

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HomeLight

OCTOBER 22, 2021

You may be wondering how affordability calculators work if you’re ready to get some numbers down on paper before showing up for a pre-qualification meeting with a lender. Debts: How much of your income is going toward monthly minimum debt payments? Source: (Joshua Hoehne / Unsplash). What’s the 28/36 rule?

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HomeLight

FEBRUARY 12, 2021

As a seller, you’re usually not taking on additional risk by accepting an offer from a buyer pre-approved for an FHA loan than you would with a buyer pre-approved for a conventional loan. Dill shares that it’s only a myth that FHA-backed offers are by default weak offers: “They are strong and well-qualified buyers with steady income.

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HomeLight

JULY 30, 2021

Most agreements stipulate that the buyer will rent the house for anywhere between one and three years before purchasing it, and the sales price is usually set at the time of the agreement. The seller can determine the terms of the option, which may or may not include a pre-set purchase price for the home. Lease-purchase agreements.

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Windemere Buying

OCTOBER 18, 2021

Not getting pre-approved Getting pre-approved is a key component of the early stages of the buying process and will help to maximize your chances of getting your offer accepted. Because new credit changes your debt-to-income ratio, lenders will likely want to review your mortgage approval and your risk of non-payment.

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HomeLight

DECEMBER 8, 2023

If you’re juggling the sale of your current Ohio home with the purchase of a new one, it might feel like walking a financial tightrope. You can then make a strong offer on your next home with no home sale contingency. Most lenders will require that your current property is listed for sale. More on loan costs below.)

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