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The share of owner-occupants buying foreclosures has doubled — here’s why

Housing Wire

That policy required a 30-day “first look” auction during which only qualified nonprofits, government entities and owner-occupant buyers could bid on foreclosed properties with loans insured by the Federal Housing Administration (FHA). I rented back to the previous owner, and they are still the tenant.

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5 Killer Tips For Beating a Cash Buyer

Realty Biz

When trying to compete with cash offers, getting a bank letter at your maximum loan amount is helpful. Some sellers will choose the higher offer when you’ve got solid financing credentials. Cash buyers don’t have any financing issues. Let The Seller Rent Back The House. Waive The Home Inspection.

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Closing on a House Checklist: 6 Things Home Buyers Must Do Before They Move In

Realtor.com

If the appraised value is less than the sale price, the contingency enables you to back out of the deal without forfeiting your earnest money deposit , says Bishoi Nageh , president of the Petra Cephas Team at Mortgage Network Solutions, in Somerset, NJ. This official document outlines your exact mortgage payments, the loan’s terms (e.g.,

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How to Compete With Cash Offers: 10 Ways to Write Winning Offers

The Close

In today’s tight inventory market, trying to help buyers with financing and limited funds feels a little like getting into a boxing match with Mike Tyson. We’ll share our strategies to improve your offer by reducing the negative aspects of financing while creatively solving some of the other concerns a seller may have.

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I Have to Make an Offer Contingent Upon Selling My House. How Do I Sweeten the Deal?

HomeLight

A financing contingency — which says that if your lender can’t close the mortgage on your home, you can back out — will protect you if you need to sell your current home to get the money to qualify for your new loan. Ask for a rent-back clause. In hot markets, many sellers are asking for — and getting — rent-backs.

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What to Do Before Offering on a Home

RIS Media

Getting rid of the mortgage financing clause in their offer. Allowing the seller to rent back for a specified amount of time. Unless you have your financing in hand, you won’t be able to make an offer on the house. Over the life of the loan, it could translate into thousands of dollars. The terms of the loan.

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Is a Home Sale Contingency Clause Always Necessary? Here Are Your Options

HomeLight

Financing contingency: Even if you are preapproved for a mortgage loan, you may run into a problem getting a loan approved for a specific property. Or you could run into issues because something major changes with your finances during the loan approval process, such as losing your job or needing to take on a car loan.