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FHFA assisted nearly 44,000 troubled homeowners in Q4 2023

Housing Wire

Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac completed 43,903 foreclosure prevention actions in the fourth quarter of 2023, according to a new report published by the Federal Housing Finance Agency ( FHFA ). The number of completed short-sale and deeds-in-lieu transactions in Q4 2023 totaled 134, a decrease of 12% compared to the previous quarter.

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GSEs completed nearly 60,000 foreclosure prevention actions in Q1 2023: FHFA

Housing Wire

This is according to the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) Q1 2023 Foreclosure Prevention and Refinance Report, which was published late last week. Real-estate owned (REO) inventory also increased by 2% over the course of Q1 to 11,190 units.

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Arm’s Length or Another Type of Sale? The 7 Sale Types Explained

McKissock

As a real estate appraiser, whether you’re considering the current terms of sale or analyzing previous sales of the subject property or comparable sales, it is imperative to know whether a sale is an arms-length transaction or a different type of sale. Short sale. Court ordered sale.

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Fannie Mae pays $53M to settle recession-era discrimination suit

Housing Wire

Our role in housing finance brings important responsibilities.”. Instead, investors bought the run-down properties in bulk sales. After the housing crisis, the GSE’s portfolio of foreclosed, or “Real Estate Owned” properties ballooned. In 2011, Fannie Mae repaired 89,800 such properties, and sold 244,000.

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How Do I Find an REO Buyer’s Agent Who Knows Bank-Owned Home Sales?

HomeLight

But then, it went into foreclosure and didn’t sell at auction, so now it’s listed as an REO, or real estate-owned property. Even experienced homebuyers who’ve already bought and sold a few homes will find the process much different, and they will also need an agent who specializes in REO sales. What’s an REO home?

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Definitions for Deal-Seeking Buyers: Short Sales, Foreclosures, and REO Homes

HomeLight

You may have heard that short sales, foreclosures, or bank-owned properties offer great opportunities for a steal , but what do these different terms mean, and how does the homebuying transaction work for each? What’s the difference between buying a short sale vs. a foreclosure, and where can the best deals be had?

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A Comprehensive Guide to Finding the Best Foreclosures in Your Area

Realty Biz

The lender does so by forcing the sale of the asset used as the collateral for the loan, typically a house. Real estate agents specializing in foreclosures can also provide you with listings and valuable insights. REOs: If a property does not sell at auction, it becomes a real estate-owned property, owned by the bank or lender.