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Trade groups express concern to FHFA over historic credit data

Housing Wire

The VantageScore dataset that is scheduled to be made available includes information going back to 2013, which is not far enough, the groups assert. FHFA was comfortable approving VantageScore 4.0 for use by the GSEs based on limited historical data,” the letter reads.

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The housing industry’s disparate impact hopes

Housing Wire

Mortgage industry groups on Tuesday made their voices heard in response to the Department of Housing and Urban Development ’s proposed reinstatement of its 2013 disparate impact rule. Numerous industry stakeholders asked HUD to make some changes to the regulation to raise and further explain the threshold for disparate impact claims.

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Visa, Plaid terminate $5.3 billion merger agreement

Housing Wire

We believe the combination of Visa with Plaid would have delivered significant benefits, including greater innovation for developers, financial institutions and consumers. Since its founding in 2013, Plaid has collected $309.3 million in funding.

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Fannie Mae pays $53M to settle recession-era discrimination suit

Housing Wire

As part of the settlement agreement, Fannie Mae will pay $53 million, $35 million of which will go toward access to credit, property rehabilitation, residential development in African American and Latino communities and fair housing education, counseling and outreach. Wells Fargo settled with NFHA over similar claims in 2013, for $39 million.

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6 Tips When Buying Commercial Land for Sale in Columbus, Ohio

The Robert Weiler Company

Because a property looks great doesn’t mean all legal entanglements have been resolved, or there aren’t unforeseen challenges. Do you want your rights to that road governed by a simple handshake or do you want to ensure solid legal ground? Check the property’s access (and legal use) to streams, creeks, rivers, ponds, etc.

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Boost Profitability of Your Farm for Sale in Ohio: 2 Determining Factors

The Robert Weiler Company

With the recent boom in housing sales and commercial real estate development, farmland has proven to generate a significant return on investment for you, the land owner. Evaluate Land Use Restrictions: Over time, legal restrictions on land use can change drastically. Look up your land and get in the know.

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FSBO Ethics: What to Consider When Working with FSBOs

McKissock

However, in-person visits are legal. A 2013 Zillow forum asked: “Is it ethical for a Realtor® to advise me that I am unlikely to sell my home using for sale by owner?” Steven has served as Associate Editor for a real estate magazine and is the author of a 104-page e-book on How to Buy, Develop, Lease, and Sell Real Estate.