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How to vet private money lenders for real estate investing

Housing Wire

If your state requires a lending license, make sure a the lender is licensed. Examine previous transactions with a lender, such as funding renovations on investment property, to better understand the lender’s experience with diverse real estate projects. Establish a private money lending network for real estate.

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How 2020 exposed a greater need for collaboration between real estate agents and LOs

Housing Wire

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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Just Put in an Offer on a Home? Here's What to Expect

Eppraisal

Once the document has signatures from both parties, do the following to see the agreement through: Deposit Earnest Money Pay an earnest deposit — 3% to 5% of the selling price — to show you’re serious about the purchase. Buy New Homeowners Insurance Call an insurer about getting a policy for your new home.

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Success with Relocation Appraisals: Key Strategies

AmeriMac

Mortgage Appraisal: On the other hand, a mortgage appraisal determines the market value of a property for the purpose of facilitating mortgage lending. This documentation will help the appraiser assess the value of your property accurately. Start by collecting property records, including the deed, survey, and title insurance.

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Attracting More Appraisal Business

Cleveland Appraisal Blog

Most appraisers are experiencing a significant slowdown in mortgage lending work due to rapidly increasing mortgage rates which are slowing down the housing market. I have seen a slowdown in my lending work also. Half my work is non-lending work, and that’s been a blessing. So what can we do?

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Home Appraisals – What Do They Look For?

D Fritz Appraisals

Home appraisals are a vital part of the home buying process as they have a big influence on the amount a lending institution will loan the buyer. They are also used to assess the value of the home for home improvement loans and insurance evaluations. Renovation loan assessments. Valuation for insurance claims.

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26 Reasons to Get an Appraisal

Realvals

The LTV is a percentage that represents the amount of money to lend compared to the value of the home. It’s not uncommon for property owners, insurance companies, or tax authorities to have contrasting opinions on the value of a property. The appraisal helps in establishing the loan-to-value (LTV) ratio.

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