Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

Loan originator and servicer Sun West Mortgage Co. has unveiled the latest version of its proprietary artificial-intelligence (AI) platform, called Morgan, which enables the lender to convert pre-approved, property-specific home loans into tradable non-fungible tokens (NFTs).

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Realty Biz

APRIL 17, 2023

You must put up an earnest money deposit when you buy a home. The purpose of earnest money is to show you're serious about buying. Many people refer to earnest money as a good-faith deposit. Earnest money deposits can be used as leverage in negotiations.

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HomeLight

JANUARY 24, 2024

It gives you, the buyer, a set period to secure a mortgage loan. If you’re unable to obtain financing within this timeframe, the contingency allows you to back out of the deal without losing your earnest money. During these 45 days, you’ll apply for and work toward obtaining a mortgage loan.

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Realty Biz

MARCH 4, 2024

Protected Payments: Accept cash-to-close and earnest money deposits as Good Funds.​ Payment Confirmation: Real-time verification of loan repayment accounts and routing numbers. Identity Confirmation: Secure all participants by implementing prompt and precise identity verification.

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HomeLight

JANUARY 3, 2024

After you open escrow and the buyer submits a good faith earnest money deposit, some or all of the following contingencies may need to be addressed: The financing contingency will appear in contracts where a buyer needs to finalize a mortgage loan to purchase the home.

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RIS Media

APRIL 1, 2021

– Loss of Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) and other financial liabilities. – Removing loan/appraisal contingencies mean that the buyers have to financially come into the transaction with the difference between the offer price and the appraised value.

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CT Homes

AUGUST 31, 2020

It is only when the loan is submitted to the bank and underwriting reviews the tax return, W2, bank statement and credit report when you will know exactly what is needed. Unless there is a massive earnest money deposit, they may be able to walk away if they find a property they like more while risking little.

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HomeLight

AUGUST 29, 2022

Typically, the higher your credit score, the lower your interest rate will be, which saves you money over the life of the loan. Different loan programs will require different down payment amounts, but you do not always need to put 20% down when buying a home. It’s all about the down payment.

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HomeLight

MARCH 7, 2024

Sale price and terms: The agreed-upon price for the property and the terms of the payment, including the earnest money deposit amount and financing details. It includes key elements such as: Property details: The address and legal description of the property.

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Redfin

MARCH 12, 2021

However, your offer likely won’t receive the seller’s serious consideration without putting a good faith deposit down of some kind. Where does the earnest money go? . In most cases, your earnest money deposit is paid to the escrow or title company , which holds it in an escrow account until the transaction closes.

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Point2Homes

OCTOBER 6, 2020

Therefore, when purchasing a home — especially for the first time — buyers should have a strong grasp of how lenders treat deposits. Let’s take a look at the considerations surrounding cash earnest money deposits when buying a property. Verifying Cash Deposits. Proving the Source of Your Cash.

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Norada Real Estate

APRIL 15, 2023

Additionally, the type of financing being used, such as FHA or VA loans, can also impact the length of the under-contract period. However, if the buyer encounters financing issues, such as a low appraisal or loan denial, the under-contract period can be extended while they work to resolve the issue.

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Point2Homes

OCTOBER 20, 2021

Typically, lenders will loan the lesser of the appraised value or the purchase price. Alternatively, if the appraisal comes in at $480,000, the lender will only provide a loan based on the $480,000 appraisal. In this scenario, the lender will only be willing to loan $432,000, which is 90% of the appraised value.

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Realty Biz

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

The buyer may not secure a mortgage loan with the terms initially agreed upon, or the lender may withdraw their offer due to changes in the buyer's financial situation. They could lose their earnest money deposit by not performing or asking for an extension. It is also possible for a mortgage preapproval to expire.

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CT Homes

AUGUST 31, 2020

It is only when the loan is submitted to the bank and underwriting reviews the tax return, W2, bank statement and credit report when you will know exactly what is needed. Unless there is a massive earnest money deposit, they may be able to walk away if they find a property they like more while risking little.

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CT Homes

AUGUST 31, 2020

It is only when the loan is submitted to the bank and underwriting reviews the tax return, W2, bank statement and credit report when you will know exactly what is needed. Unless there is a massive earnest money deposit, they may be able to walk away if they find a property they like more while risking little.

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Realty Biz

JULY 1, 2023

Depending on how far along in the escrow process you are, this can be done in a variety of ways: Providing a deposit - If you have not yet made an offer on a home, consider providing an earnest money deposit as your first step. Typically, a minimum credit score of 620 is recommended for conventional loans.

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Point2Homes

DECEMBER 23, 2021

Therefore, holding the buyer’s funds in escrow encourages them to continue with the deal because their money is at risk. Most likely, the buyer will then be expected to make an earnest money deposit fairly quickly, which will go into an escrow account until closing. Escrow Before You Buy.

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Realty Biz

MARCH 9, 2021

For most loans like FHA, USDA, VA, or even most Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac home loans, the borrower must plan to live at the home as their main residence. The parents can sign the loan on behalf of their child. Getting Pre-Approved for the Family Opportunity Loan. How To Buy A Home For Your Disabled Adult Child.

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Realty Biz

MARCH 27, 2022

Offer a Larger Earnest Money Deposit. Your earnest money is a way of showing the seller that you are a serious buyer. This deposit will be placed in an escrow account , and if things go successfully, it can later be used as part of your down payment or to cover closing costs.

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HomeLight

JUNE 28, 2021

If most buyers in your market are depositing $5,000 as earnest money , a $10,000 deposit indicates a strong desire for the home. Non-refundable earnest money: Roberts says making a portion of the earnest money deposit non-refundable makes it harder for the buyer to walk away if their offer is accepted.

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RIS Media

JANUARY 25, 2021

If you have student loans, you should strive to pay them off as soon as you’re able. – If you have debts, like a car and credit card loan, work at paying them down. – If you are rate shopping (as in checking out different lenders for mortgage pre-approval on a home loan), do it quickly, within a week if possible.

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Realty Biz

AUGUST 22, 2022

I’m almost certain that your biggest concern is about what will happen with your earnest money if you back out of the deal. As the buyer, you submit an earnest money deposit when you make an offer on a home. It does sound like the appraisal is key to answering that question.

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Windemere Buying

OCTOBER 4, 2021

When a buyer makes an all-cash offer, it means they have the funds available to purchase the house in a liquid account and won’t need to secure a home loan. Once the buyer has shown they have enough cash to make the purchase, they will put down an earnest money deposit.

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Redfin

JANUARY 26, 2022

2) Earnest money details: The PSA will include information on the earnest money deposit, such as the dollar amount and instructions for making the deposit. In most areas, the buyer will need to deposit a personal or cashier’s check within one to three days of mutual acceptance.

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First Team Real Estate

AUGUST 8, 2021

Will backup offers have to submit earnest money? Yes, backup offers are required to make an earnest money deposit. However, assuming your initial offer goes there are no issues securing the mortgage loan or other objections, any backup offers will receive their earnest money back.

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The Close

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

They only had to finance a small part of the home loan (less than $100,000) after they offered to pay 80% of the list price in cash. That may sound like a lot to add, but when your buyers roll it into their mortgage, it should not change their monthly payment so much that it prevents them from qualifying for their loan.

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First Team Real Estate

JANUARY 26, 2021

For example, there are three types of payments by the potential buyer before close of escrow: the option payment, the lease security deposit, and the earnest money deposit. Lease/Options have many complex aspects and real estate agents have to be very careful if they get involved.

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CT Homes

SEPTEMBER 29, 2020

If you are using lender financing, the more money down the more likely your loan will be accepted. In addition to down payment on your loan you should consider increasing your Earnest Money Deposit (EMD). This is money that you potentially stand to lose if you back out of the deal without justification.

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Realtor.com

APRIL 30, 2021

As a veteran, he was able to take advantage of the VA loan program and the process was “pretty seamless.”. Originally, he reached out to his lender, Veterans United Home Loans, to see if he could refinance the loan on his first home to convert it into an investment property, which would allow him to get a VA loan for his new home.

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Dwell Real Estate

JUNE 24, 2021

Such contingencies are mainly put in place so that buyers can back out of a real estate sale if something goes wrong, usually without losing their earnest money deposit. For example, let’s say you have a fixed-rate loan that covers 90% and you need to put 10% down for a home selling for $500,000.

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Realty Biz

APRIL 20, 2022

So if you are only able to get a home loan at 5.25%, you can walk away from the deal with your earnest money deposit. If, for example, you can only afford the monthly payments if the interest rate is at 5%, you could have that written into the contract.

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Realty Biz

OCTOBER 13, 2020

If the value has been assessed to be less than your offer amount, the lender may not loan the full amount you need. As a buyer, you do have the option to make up the difference if you can find another source of money. An appraisal contingency will allow you to walk away from the deal without losing your earnest money deposit.

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Dwell Real Estate

JUNE 24, 2021

Such contingencies are mainly put in place so that buyers can back out of a real estate sale if something goes wrong, usually without losing their earnest money deposit. For example, let’s say you have a fixed-rate loan that covers 90 and you need to put 10 down for a home selling for $500,000.

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HomeLight

JULY 31, 2020

Loan approval. For most buyers, financing a home through a bank or lender with a mortgage loan is necessary to purchase the property. Because the entire sale hinges on securing this loan, it is a top criteria for closing, and it’s also the most common reason for a delay in the closing process. Dodge move.

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HomeLight

JANUARY 12, 2022

But the time required to process and underwrite the loan will be in large part what dictates the length of your closing. According to the loan software firm ICE Mortgage Technology, it took 50 days on average to close on a purchase loan for a house, as of Q3 2021. Broken down by type of loan, you can expect the following: .

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HomeLight

JULY 25, 2022

With the help of Richie Helali, a mortgage sales leader with HomeLight Home Loans , we’re here to break down exactly what prepaid costs are, how to calculate them, and when you’ll pay them. These costs differ slightly from closing costs and will be laid out in your mortgage Loan Estimate and Closing Disclosure.

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