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Opinion: Improving housing affordability without exposing homebuyers to more risk

Housing Wire

Additionally, recent research by First American found that title and settlement fees account for less than 1% of a borrower’s total life-of-loan costs , indicating that title insurance fees are one of the smallest portions of the equation.

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Killer Tips For Preparing to Get a Home Loan

Realty Biz

Most people need to get help from a lender to buy a home, and applying for a loan can be difficult at times. Here are all of the steps to consider in order to get financing for a home purchase. With a good credit history and a score that's above 700, you will more easily qualify for a loan and benefit from better rates and terms.

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Home equity lending opportunities remain despite decline in tappable equity

Housing Wire

“Consumer loan demand was mixed, with home-equity and used auto loans showing some increased demand over the last few months,” the Federal Reserve Board of Governors noted. Another area to watch is the performance of loans approved through automated processes.

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Financing Fell Through (and Other Lender-Financing Risks)

CT Homes

If your buyer’s financing fell through at the last moment, it’s likely due to an obstable encountered along the way, but by anticipating those fallbacks, you can hopefully identify a solution. In this post, we’ll cover the main contingencies lender-financed offers typically have and the main drawbacks of such offers. 5 Common Reasons.

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Top Tips and Considerations For Buying Land

Realty Biz

However, the process involves intricate steps, from understanding zoning laws to securing financing and conducting due diligence. Next, we'll explore financing options and the specifics of land loans, a critical step in acquiring land. Financing Hurdles Financing land can be tricky.

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TitleWave launches Colorado branch

Housing Wire

Jeremy Wohlford will be the company’s new title examiner. Closing Complex Loans Faster With a Digitized Client Workflow. Join this webinar for a discussion on changes in market demographics, suppliers and how focusing on customer experience and taking a few simple steps during the mortgage loan process can close deals 3x faster.

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What Does It Mean to Back Out of a Home Purchase?

HomeLight

Here are some common reasons why you might decide to back out of a home purchase: Your loan financing fell through: It’s not uncommon for a mortgage loan to be initially approved but later denied due to changes in your financial situation or lending policies.