Housing Wire

JANUARY 17, 2024

But unlike financing with a traditional mortgage, monthly principal and interest payments are not required on the loan, so long as the homeowner keeps up to date with real estate taxes, homeowners’ insurance and property maintenance.

Finance 437

Finance Seller concession Loan Officer Loans 437

Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

FHA loans are a popular option for first-time homebuyers or those who don’t have a lot of cash saved for a down payment, because the loans require a minimum of 3.5% VA loans offer a 100% financing option for qualifying military service members and veterans, and don’t require mortgage insurance. points from the 7.5%

VA loan 447

VA loan Agents Seller concession FHA loan 447

Housing Wire

MARCH 6, 2024

Despite feelings of optimism expressed by loan originators in the opening weeks of 2024, the road to more normalized levels of reverse mortgage volume and securities issuances may be longer than expected. They also shared the progress they have made in building up loan pipelines, especially compared to the end of last year.

Mortgages 366

Mortgages Seller concession Principal Loans 366

HomeLight

OCTOBER 30, 2020

However, as the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) mentions in its guidelines to avoiding foreclosure : “Foreclosure doesn’t happen overnight.” You’ll also need to factor in any fees for staging and preparing the house for sale, your real estate agent commission , closing fees, seller concessions, and moving costs.

Short sale 104

Short sale Banks Equity Mortgages 104

HomeLight

AUGUST 25, 2020

How loan amortization factors in. If you have a mortgage on your home, your housing payment will be the same every month — but in the first couple of years, the vast majority of that overall payment will likely go toward interest and will barely touch the principal balance. Seller concessions (2% – 6%).

Principal 68

Principal Equity Seller concession Title 68