Housing Wire

MARCH 2, 2023

Lower mortgage rates back in January brought buyers back into the market. Now that rates are moving up, affordability is hindered and making it difficult for potential buyers to act, particularly for repeat buyers with existing mortgages at less than half of current rates,” he said.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 11, 2023

We are definitely seeing an uptick in demand. The mortgage rate dip is welcome news for the housing market, but loan originators and industry executives emphasized that rates need to decline further and remain stable to reinvigorate buyers’ demand. Rates are too volatile for buyers to have that confidence, Oakes noted.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

Successful agents, brokerages and loan officers of the future are going to rely significantly on technology to find, nurture and engage with buyers and sellers while also playing an expanding role as personal advisors in all things related to mortgage, insurance, moving, renovating and new home transitioning.

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Housing Wire

JULY 15, 2022

Brian Gubernick: While I do not think I have a favorite article, I definitely have a favorite section right now…and that’s “Mortgage” ! This includes developing a stronger knowledge about mortgage products, origination, compliance and regulatory matters, how loan officers operate day to day and mortgage sales.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

Buyers seem like they can’t get a break,” Kechian said. “I I really think they had about three months last year where it was a buyers market in the fourth quarter. Literally, we’re right back to being a seller’s market again.” We’ve been advising them how to use it with the sellers.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 18, 2023

Builders feel more confident in the market, housing inventory data is positive and buyer demand for mortgages has increased — but don’t be fooled. Brown anticipates more consolidation in the industry on the mortgage production side, as “there’s less than one loan being done by a loan officer per month on average,” he said.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Include this photo in a gallery that contains multiple high-quality photos of the listing; this will prevent interested buyers from having to spend time finding a link to view the home. Break down real estate lingo First-time homebuyers and sellers can easily become confused and overwhelmed by unfamiliar real estate terms.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 31, 2023

Lack of inventory is an issue builders and mortgage loan originators alike are dealing with across the nation. It’s also what keeps Andrew Marquis, regional vice president at CrossCountry Mortgage and Scotsman Guide ’s seventh top LO, up at night, especially as he sees more buyers entering the market.

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Housing Wire

JULY 25, 2022

Local real estate agents, loan officers and appraisers from each city share what characteristics are currently defining their housing markets. We were having like 20 to 30 offers every time we had a listing on the market and the offers would come in from day one until the seller said enough is enough. Rapid City, South Dakota.

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Riverfront Appraisals

JULY 29, 2021

This entire year, I’ve been blogging once a month with the purpose of assisting loan officers to better understand the appraisal process. So far, we’ve covered communication with the appraiser, reconsiderations of value, FHA appraisals and a few other topics you should definitely go check out.

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Will Springer Realtor

MARCH 30, 2021

In this seller-friendly market, sometimes dozens of buyers make bids on a single home. To receive such a letter, the lending company’s underwriter has already verified the buyer’s credit, income and assets (or “CIA”) to essentially guarantee the loan. They are definitely being earnest with a strong deposit amount.

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McKissock

APRIL 20, 2021

Meet with/learn from service providers such as loan officers, title companies, attorneys, home warranty, and insurance companies. Refer buyers and sellers out to other agents locally and across the country. Work with a coach to map out your business. Join a real estate team that can handle administrative work.

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Assurance Financial

APRIL 29, 2021

If you plan to buy a home or refinance an existing mortgage, you’ll likely encounter mortgage loan terms and definitions that may be unfamiliar — especially if you’re buying a house for the first time. Use the home loan glossary below to get familiar with terms and definitions that might be new to you.

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Appraisal Today

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

To read more click here My comments: Definitely an appraisal challenge! == GSE FAQs: Appraiser Independence (AIR) (Aug. May a representative of the lender provide an appraisal management company a list or a panel of appraisers to use for loans involving a specified mortgage broker, real estate agent, or loan officer?

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PennyMac

APRIL 5, 2022

In short, it serves as proof to sellers that you’re a serious and reliable buyer. It proves that your finances, employment, and other pertinent information have been evaluated and that you’ve been qualified for a loan up to a certain amount. On the surface, some buyers may think that a pre-qualification should be enough.

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Clear Capital

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

” Jeff’s Real Estate Joke of the Pod gives us a buyer’s-eye view of today’s real estate market. So it’s something that is definitely worth further investigation. I mean, like, total disaster of a listing that’s been sitting on the market for months in the midst of a very hot seller’s market.

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PennyMac

OCTOBER 13, 2021

So why not give [buyers] what they want: [To get an inside look without feeling guilty or obligated!] 360° virtual tours enable [prospective buyers] to get a better sense of the space and feel as if they're in the property itself. Invest in educating potential [buyers] digitally. 2) Step Up Your Marketing With Instagram.

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Appraisal Today

OCTOBER 14, 2022

My comments: Definitely a Luxury Home! ==. I’m always looking for something new ;> Nearly Two-Thirds of Homebuyers and Sellers Are Hesitant to Move Somewhere With Climate Risk. Meanwhile, 15% of buyers and sellers said climate change caused them to search in a different part of their area. By McKissock.

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PennyMac

APRIL 18, 2022

Buyer builds equity in the home. Property taxes and HOA fees are the buyer’s responsibility. Buyer has full control over home improvements and upgrades. Buyer has full control over home improvements and upgrades. Buyer incurs any maintenance and repair cost. Pros and Cons of Buying a House.

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