Housing Wire

JUNE 27, 2023

Automated mortgage technology provider Lender Toolkit announced this week that it has integrated with Reggora , an appraisal management software company that focuses on modernizing residential real estate valuations for mortgage lenders.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 2, 2024

billion of loan volume in his nearly 30-year career, started at NAF on April 1 as its vice president producing area sales manager tasked with expanding the lender’s footprint in the Chicagoland area. NAF, the 31st largest mortgage lender in America in 2023, according to Inside Mortgage Finance, has been in growth mode.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 18, 2024

Intercontinental Exchange (ICE) Mortgage Technology introduced two new tools, Validate ROV and Validate Selector, to its growing suite of property valuation solutions, the company announced on Monday. Regulators are paying close attention to valuations for many valid reasons.

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RIS Media

APRIL 14, 2022

Your mortgage lender might not require you to have a house inspected before you buy, but it’s probably still a good idea. Your lender will require an appraisal before it approves your mortgage application. What Is a Home Inspection? A home inspection is designed to protect a buyer. appeared first on RISMedia.

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

A home inspection hasn’t yielded any problems, so nothing is standing in the way of closing, right? A licensed appraiser conducts the evaluation and considers the condition of the property, the location and sales of comparable properties (comps) in the area. Appraisals are required for homes financed with any type of mortgage.

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Realty Biz

DECEMBER 5, 2022

One of the most vital phases of buying a house is having it inspected. Home inspections over the last few years were few and far between. The crazy hot seller's market forced many home buyers into forgoing their inspection. It has led to home inspections coming back in vogue again.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

Tiffany Fletcher, senior vice president of operations support and operational risk for VRM Mortgage Services , offers strategies for doing just that, showing how VRM is growing and changing during these unique times. Tiffany Fletcher, VRM Mortgage Services HW: What does the current market and demand for REO assets look like?

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 28, 2021

The firm announced Wednesday that it has acquired Denver-based digital mortgage automation and point-of-sales software company Floify. The post Porch acquires mortgage software firm Floify for $90M appeared first on HousingWire. The acquisition cost Porch about $76.5 as of late Thursday morning.

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HomeLight

MAY 31, 2022

It’s natural to wonder, “Can I get a free home inspection?”. In order to understand what you can and can’t receive for free, it’s important to know what role your home inspection plays in a home transaction. During a home inspection, a professional will scope out the home and assess its condition, structure, and safety.

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HomeLight

MARCH 2, 2022

Up next: The home inspection. Once the buyer orders a home inspection, your home is in the hot seat. Even if you’ve gone through the house with a fine-tooth comb and listed anything and everything on the seller’s disclosure , the home inspection might reveal issues that you weren’t aware of or are worse than you thought.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 22, 2021

Interestingly, Redfin data showed waiving the inspection contingency and conducting a pre-inspection – meaning the buyer conducted an inspection before making an offer – had no significant impact on whether a prospective buyer wins a bidding war. That’s likely because those strategies are so common in a competitive market.

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021

From hybrid appraisals to virtual showings to RON/RIN, the digital mortgage process took center stage over the last year. Why should the mortgage process be any different? This could be attributed to the fact that the streamlined, digital capabilities they enjoyed at the initial point of sale do not extend to the closing process.

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Realty Biz

MARCH 28, 2023

VA appraisals and VA inspections are often confused, but they are different. A VA appraisal is similar in some ways to the appraisal with a conventional mortgage, but they do more to protect buyers. There are VA loan inspection requirements for appraisals that buyers, sellers, and real estate agents should know.

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HomeLight

SEPTEMBER 30, 2020

But what if you’re buying a short sale? Does that mean you might encounter even more reasons to cry while trying to get a short sale mortgage loan ? Securing a short sale mortgage loan isn’t that different from purchasing a standard home. What’s a short sale ? Well, it depends.

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Realty Biz

JANUARY 7, 2021

The fact is that another round of negotiations is frequently needed after the house is professionally inspected. Nor should the inspector be involved in a second round of negotiations after the inspection. Risks of Waiving a Home Inspection. Even a strong sellers’ market is not a good reason to waive a home inspection.

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RIS Media

MAY 13, 2021

Many buyers in today’s red-hot real estate markets are tempted to forego the home inspection. First, the home inspection allows the potential buyer to learn about any major defects or damage that will need to be addressed. Second, the home inspection can reveal potentially dangerous conditions.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 19, 2022

The mortgage industry has been awaiting the official start date for desktop appraisals since Federal Housing Finance Agency Acting Director Sandra Thompson announced plans to allow them at an industry conference in October. Mortgage lenders have also tried to find ways to speed the appraisal process.

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Realtor.com

DECEMBER 29, 2020

My smooth path to homeownership suddenly became rocky when the inspection report came back with a big fat failure on it. After a few calls with my real estate agent (who, at that point, had become more of a home-buying therapist), I learned that a bad inspection isn’t that rare. Most inspection issues are small.

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HomeLight

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

If you are about to get a home inspection, you’re on the home stretch of buying your new home. When it comes to your home inspection, you probably have a lot of questions. After consulting with experts, we compiled a list of things to expect from your inspection, including what home inspectors are and aren’t allowed to do.

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HomeLight

JANUARY 14, 2022

As you run down the list of steps from appraisals to final walkthroughs, you may find yourself focusing on one item in particular: the home inspection. About 95% of purchased homes go through an inspection, and it’s a requirement for many mortgage loans — so it’s certainly an important part of the process. Attic spaces.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 14, 2022

Collateral valuation is a critical component of mortgage lending and the home sales process. During the course of the pandemic, mortgage professionals have seen origination volumes for refi and purchase skyrocket as they have simultaneously faced challenges of accessing properties and completing in-person inspections.

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HomeLight

DECEMBER 7, 2021

Whether you’re buying, selling, or refinancing a home, you’re probably going to have to endure a home inspection. It can necessitate a lot of preparation and cause a certain amount of anxiety, but a home inspection is an important part of the process when you’re selling a home. But what’s inspected? Prepare for an inspection.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 7, 2021

Mortgage tech is already off to the races, with companies introducing new digital products early in 2021. Digital mortgage platformer Blend is back this week, announcing that they are furthering their Freddie Mac partnership by integrating the GSE’s automated underwriting system, Loan Product Advisor.

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Redfin

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Whether you’re eyeing homes for sale in Reno’s picturesque neighborhoods or considering houses in Las Vegas’ bustling cityscape, a thorough Nevada home inspection needs to be on your homebuying to-do list. Why should you get a home inspection in Nevada?

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Realty Biz

MARCH 2, 2023

Read on to discover how to find cheap houses for sale. These websites include images and detailed descriptions of the houses for sale. Look at Short Sales or Foreclosures When the owner fails to pay their mortgage, the lender can take back the property and evict the occupants.

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Realtor.com

FEBRUARY 5, 2021

But before the sale is closed, you will need to clear several hurdles, one of which may be a termite inspection. While only a few states require it—and there is no federal law that mandates a termite inspection when buying a home—you might want to think twice before skipping it. Your lender may require it.

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Realty Biz

JANUARY 18, 2024

Homeowners with low rates are hesitant to sell and take on a new mortgage at a higher rate. If that sounds like you, here are 25 tips for preparing your home for sale in the new year. Make Repairs If the inspection uncovers minor maintenance issues, addressing those can go a long way to boosting your sale price.

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Redfin

AUGUST 25, 2023

Buying a house in the great state of Oklahoma, such as in the beautiful cities of Oklahoma city and Tulsa , is an exciting and significant step for homebuyers, but it comes with its fair share of complexities, particularly when it comes to understanding the ins and outs of home inspections. Why should you get a home inspection in Oklahoma?

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CT Homes

APRIL 18, 2024

If you find yourself in a tough financial spot, it’s crucial to understand your options, particularly when it comes to a short sale vs foreclosure. A foreclosure occurs when a homeowner fails to make mortgage payments, leading the lender to terminate the homeowner’s rights to the property. What is a Short Sale?

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BubbleInfo

JANUARY 2, 2022

Taking a cash offer is a sexy option but no guarantee to get past the home inspection. Almost 27 percent of San Diego County home sales were in cash in the third quarter — the highest in seven […]. The best buyers work with the best agents, and another variable worth considering when selecting the winner.

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HomeLight

AUGUST 23, 2021

Now it’s time to start moving through the process of finalizing the sale, which includes getting an inspection of the property. While they aren’t necessarily required by your mortgage lender, a home inspection is an important part of your home purchase. But how long will this inspection take? Should you attend?

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

For Sale By Owners are the same. Offer them solutions to get a better-than-average mortgage rate. If there’s a For Sale By Owner in their desired neighborhood and price range, go talk to that seller, take a video and set up a showing (before your buyer does that without you). This is where being proactive matters.

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HomeLight

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

From sudden job relocations to financial strains or even the decision to downsize, the need for a quick home sale in Savannah can present both challenges and opportunities. Job relocation: A fast home sale can simplify your move for a new job opportunity or a transfer to a different office. No showings, no repairs, no open houses.

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CT Homes

MARCH 7, 2024

If you’re a homeowner pondering the possibility of selling your house, you might find yourself wrestling with a common question: Can you sell a home with a mortgage ? It’s a widespread belief that a mortgage chains you to your property until every last penny is paid off.

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HomeLight

MARCH 20, 2023

That means a large majority of homebuyers must consider the sale of their current home prior to buying a new one. After all, few people can afford to hold two mortgages. Most often, this type of scenario calls for a home sale contingency. Find a Buyer's Agent What is a home sale contingency?

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HomeLight

OCTOBER 25, 2021

Getting your septic system inspected may feel a little like going to the doctor: it’s necessary for the system’s health, but you dread what the report might reveal. And if you can’t even remember the last time your septic system was inspected, the time to schedule one is now — particularly if you plan to list your home for sale.

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Housing Wire

JULY 29, 2022

The median home-sale price nationwide did rise 11.2% San Francisco actually posted a home-price decrease of 0.5%, turning in a $1,581,000 median sale price for June. Home sales for June declined by nearly 16% year over year in June, the Redfin report shows, “the largest decline since May 2020.”. year-over-year decline.

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