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Cardinal Financial issues first mortgage-backed security using FICO 10 T

Housing Wire

We encourage mortgage investors to consider the advantages of incorporating FICO Score 10 T into their models.” Per FICO’s press release, the Montana-based company collaborated with the VA to confirm acceptance of FICO Score 10 T ahead of the widespread transition as required by the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA).

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How will first-time buyers fare if sellers can’t offer buyer agent compensation?

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But for first-time and other cash-strapped buyers—those who are not relying on the proceeds of a home sale, who may be using a 100% financed VA loan, whose agents may be layering forms of assistance to put together enough cash for closing—knowing in advance about the seller’s contribution to their agent costs may be essential.

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All-cash transactions gain traction amid high mortgage rates: Redfin

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Affluent Americans (or investors) are the only ones who can bypass the sting of high mortgage rates by paying all cash. In September, government-insured FHA loans represented a little over 15% of U.S. Meanwhile, military VA loans represented 6.3% In cities with a notable military presence, VA loans have high usage.

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US Senate committee approves full funding for Ginnie Mae

Housing Wire

Giving the company the “staff the agency needs to fulfill its responsibilities” will allow it to “focus on its core mission, including marketing Ginnie Mae securities to global investors and conducting oversight of the 300-plus companies that issue Ginnie Mae securities backed by FHA, RHS, and VA loans,” the letter explained.

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Roam secures $11.5M in funding to expand assumable mortgage access

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Assumable mortgages let buyers take over a sellers loan, with Federal Housing Administration (FHA) and Veterans Affairs (VA) loans about one-third of all U.S. Roam gives Americans the tools to save themselves from the increasing disconnect between what families can afford and what the median home sells for in this market.

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Redfin: Homebuyers’ average down payment rises to 16% of purchase price

Housing Wire

And real estate investors, who often purchase homes in cash, have also pulled back from the market. FHA, VA loan usage is stable Federal Housing Administration (FHA) loans, commonly used by first-time buyers and those with smaller down payments, accounted for 15% of mortgaged home sales in December, down slightly from 15.9%

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How Mr. Cooper plans to power Rocket’s homeownership flywheel

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The performance was at the high end of investor guidance due to a slower-than-expected prepayment rate and lower amortization. Customers have an average FICO score of 736, and loan-to-value ratios averaged 52%. Meanwhile, servicing operating expenses declined as a share of the portfolio by 36 basis points on a year-over-year basis.

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