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Offerpad lands $600M more in credit to power iBuying

Housing Wire

Still, the company asserted the loans are not a risk but a “positive outcome that positions us well for the coming year.”. Bair has maintained that Offerpad possesses the operational logistics to accurately value homes as well as provide renovation services that prompt a house to resell for a profit. million loss.

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After mortgage lenders shut down, what’s next for loan originators?

Housing Wire

Scott Miller, a former mortgage loan originator at Sprout Mortgage , knew the clock was ticking when the non-qualified mortgage (non-QM) lender abruptly closed doors in July 2022. In turn, thousands of loan originators could soon be looking for a new lender to hang their license. They weren’t so small that they couldn’t handle us.”

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Fannie Mae expands use of AOLs in selling guide update

Housing Wire

Under the new selling guidelines, Fannie Mae said it would allow AOLs to be used on “loans secured by a unit in a condo project” and “loans secured by a property subject to restrictive agreements or restrictive covenants.” The initial version of the GSE’s Equitable Housing Finance Plans were approved in the summer of 2022 by the FHFA.

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VA makes major change to America’s most underutilized mortgage program

Housing Wire

Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced on Wednesday that it will lower the VA Native American Direct Loan (NADL) program interest rate from 6% to 2.5% in an effort to make housing loans more affordable for Native American military veterans. interest rate for the life of the loan. from 2012 to 2021.

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HUD affordability plan doesn’t include lowering FHA premiums

Housing Wire

Senior officials at the Department of Housing and Urban Development , which houses the FHA, said today during a press briefing that it would focus on improving financing for manufactured homes and revamp its renovation financing. The program’s maximum loan term is 20 years. FHA’s loan limit is $69,678 for chattel financing.

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White House announces new housing initiatives to boost homeownership

Housing Wire

FHA is considering potential policy changes that could increase the funds available to borrowers to make renovations and repairs,” the announcement said. HUD will also continue to work on updates for its 203(k) Rehabilitation Mortgage Insurance Program. Other policies under review would permit more time for completion of those improvements.”

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Planning a Remodel? Know Your Home Renovation Loan Options

HomeLight

But rather than draining their savings, most homeowners opt to finance their home home improvement with credit or a home renovation loan. If you’re considering taking out a home renovation loan to spruce up a powder room or gut the kitchen, we’ve got you covered. An overview of home renovation loan options.