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How borrowers can stay afloat with home equity products during difficult economic times

Housing Wire

Even those with a considerable equity stake may find themselves in this dilemma. What can lenders do to help borrowers facilitate a sale, protect the equity in their home, and potentially remain in their home following the sale by negotiating a leaseback option? HW : What are the main benefits of Equity Shield?

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12 Typical Closing Costs for Seller in Alabama

HomeLight

If you’re about to close on your Alabama home sale, you’re likely wondering how much you’ll owe in closing costs. Nationally, sellers typically pay between 6% to 10% of the property’s sale price in closing costs. Since Alabama’s average sale price sits around $228,283 , sellers pay $13,697 to $22,828 in closing costs on average.

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A look at the role instant title plays in the borrower journey

Housing Wire

A small issue within the title process can have an impact on the length of the closing process, impacting mortgage lenders and borrowers. HousingWire recently spoke with Dave Steinmetz, Division President of Origination Services for ServiceLink, on what tools lenders should leverage to streamline home equity title and closing.

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Why lenders should be asking for a title check at loan application

Housing Wire

And all of this helps create a more integrated (and more importantly, streamlined) lender-title workflow that empowers the collective to achieve the all-elusive 5-day close for home equity or 10-day close for refinance. Now, it’s not uncommon to find these and other potential issues during the title search and curative process.

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Are Closing Costs Tax Deductible When Selling a House?

HomeLight

On average, sellers pay between 2% and 5% of a home’s sale price in closing costs. This document provides a detailed breakdown of all your closing costs, showing how much will go to your mortgage lender, as well as the amount you’ll receive from the sale, either through a bank transfer or check.

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What Documents Are Required for Selling an Inherited Property?

HomeLight

Sell Your Inherited Home Quickly For Cash Request a no-obligation cash offer from HomeLight’s Simple Sale platform and receive a purchase quote in 24 hours. Each category includes specific documents to verify your authority and ensure a smooth sale process. The title is the concept of legal ownership granted by the deed.

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Steps to Selling an Inherited Property in Portsmouth

HomeLight

I’ve had sales [of inherited homes] close in sixty days from start to finish, but sometimes it’s taken up to ninety days just to get all the heirs on the same page.” Sell Your Inherited Virginia Home Quickly For Cash Request a no-obligation cash offer from HomeLight’s Simple Sale platform and receive a purchase quote in 24 hours.