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Top LO Tim Potempa joins E Mortgage Capital

Housing Wire

But according to him, the firm has invested in new construction, land, and condominiums in a challenging mortgage market. ” E Mortgage charges Potempa’s team an upfront fee of $595 per funded loan, and he’s responsible for marketing, lead generation and other costs.

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Why Purchasing New Construction Can Be a Smart Move for First-Time Homebuyers

Realtor.com

Getty Images Many first-time homebuyers might presume they’re better off going used rather than new—in other words, purchasing a pre-existing property rather than pricey new construction. Unless you want to be waiting a long time to buy your first home, you should consider new-construction homes.

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Here’s how wholesale lenders and brokers are navigating near-8% mortgage rates

Housing Wire

Mortgage lenders are betting on down-payment assistance programs, buy-down options and renovation products to provide brokers opportunities to win in a market with mortgage rates nearing 8%, a lack of inventory and high home prices. “There is too much distraction in the market; there are some negative folks out there.

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Fannie Mae’s chief economist on housing market outlook

Housing Wire

The Federal Reserve ‘s effort to temper inflation has cooled the housing market that remains subdued with mortgage rates north of 7%. However, a silver lining in the subdued housing market is the strength in new-home sales. They were withdrawing volatility from the market, and they were lowering rates to benefit consumers.

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Guidelines of VA Jumbo Loans and VA Construction Loans

Realty Biz

While many veterans are familiar with traditional VA home loans, there are additional options that cater to specific needs – VA Jumbo Loans and VA Construction Loans. However, the real estate market in certain areas may demand loan amounts that surpass these limits.

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Mortgage applications for new construction climbed in August

Housing Wire

It indicates that a larger share of first-time homebuyers are active in the new home sales market. Our estimate of new home sales showed a 4% increase to the strongest pace of sales in three months at 702,000 units,” he added. from 56,000 new home sales in July. By product type, conventional loans made up 65.8%

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Getting a Home Loan With Low or No Down Payment

Realty Biz

Their Section 502 Direct Loan Program generally has no down payment requirement to assist low and very low-income borrowers. This type of mortgage can be used, not only, to buy homes in rural areas, but also for renovations, new constructions, and relocating a house. That PMI payment may no longer be necessary.

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