Redfin

MARCH 3, 2022

You’ll want to rethink purchasing that beautiful new couch and hold off on planning those backyard additions before the title has been cleared. A seasoned mortgage broker will fully analyze your situation and application, anticipate any issues, and guide you through the process to a smooth closing,” says Trey Bolen at Lendid Home Loans.

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Real Trends

DECEMBER 5, 2022

So, about two weeks before the closing was scheduled to take place, the builder reaches out to me and was like, ‘The loan officer on your client’s file got laid off and we are assigning a new one to it.’ Fahad Janvekar, a loan officer at Fairway Independent Mortgage. Trouble in partnership paradise.

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HomeLight

MAY 10, 2022

The company provides additional services and considers itself a title, lender, and home renovations company. Other revenue comes from mortgage, title, Walk Score data, advertising, and other ancillary services. However, this rebate isn’t legal in all states and is subject to lender approval and minimums. What is Zillow?

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HomeLight

MAY 31, 2021

These are things you just might not know as a buyer — but your agent and loan officer can give you guidance! What type of home loans do you offer? There are several types of home loans out there, and you’ll want to ask any potential lender which ones they offer, as not all lenders support all loan types.

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 29, 2022

Ishbia is confident his firm can benefit from this trend by cutting prices for brokers and bringing more retail loan officers to its wholesale channel, whose market share currently stands at around 20%. I can get you (borrower) a conditional loan approved in 20 minutes.

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HomeLight

JUNE 15, 2023

As a rule of thumb, homebuyers can expect to pay between 2% and 5% of the purchase price in closing costs, with the bulk of that number going to fund title services, lending services, and certain taxes. Title insurance Title insurance technically isn’t required if you don’t have a mortgage, but it’s highly recommended.

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Realty Biz

JANUARY 19, 2024

This documentation will be necessary when applying for a mortgage pre-approval. It's advisable to reach out to multiple lenders and obtain pre-approval. This will give you a better understanding of the loan amount you qualify for and the potential monthly payments. Next, examine your credit score and history.

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HomeLight

MARCH 6, 2023

Closing costs in California average about 1% of the home’s sale price , and there are other pre-paid costs to consider as well. Typically, the higher your credit score, the lower your interest rate will be, which saves you money over the life of the loan. Loans are between 3%-3.5%

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Realty Biz

DECEMBER 13, 2022

Then there are other details like appraisals, inspections, and title checks. Flyhomes is a single platform that offers the expertise of its research analysts, tour specialists, loan officers, and dedicated agents to help make home buying or selling a breeze so you can focus on what really matters—the quality of life.

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HomeLight

MARCH 2, 2023

Closing costs in California average about 1% of the home’s sale price , and there are other pre-paid costs you might have as well. Typically, the higher your credit score, the lower your interest rate will be, which saves you money over the life of the loan. Loans are between 3%-3.5%

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The Close

DECEMBER 29, 2022

Chain of title. As clients get ready for closing, they’ll hear a lot about the title. Chain of title is an historical record of previous owners of a property that’s essential in establishing the legal ownership of the property. An established chain of title helps protect the buyer from future challenges to ownership.

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