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Smart Rate, Michael Strauss no longer authorized to do business in Illinois

Housing Wire

Meanwhile, Michael Strauss , its only loan officer, now has an inactive status on his license, according to the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR). While the decision was under appeal, Strauss was brokering loans. 3, indicating a voluntary surrender. million , down from $26.5

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The ‘double-edged sword’ of dual licensing

Housing Wire

The company recently launched a mortgage brokerage firm that offers a plug-and-play program for real estate agents to become mortgage loan officers, a practice called dual licensing. of the loan amount, with a $5,000 cap, which adds to the typical buyer-side agent commission of up to 3%. For example, Realfinity pays LOs 1.4%

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RESPA enforcement is back — are you ready?

Housing Wire

“I think folks tend to get creative and take a bit more risk than they might be willing to take in a market where rates are lower,” Holly Bunting, a partner at Mayer Brown in the areas of residential mortgage banking and consumer finance, said in an interview. For lenders and brokerages, the risks of LOs or agents overstepping are high.

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Opinion: Solutions to restore housing as an economic growth engine

Housing Wire

As a driver of the economy, housing should be bolstered by: Non-bank lending institutions to lend in lower-income areas and to minorities in the same way that CRA provides for banks Reducing government-insured and guaranteed mortgage loan fees. Since 2016, legal immigration growth has declined by 40%.

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The fate of HUD

Housing Wire

It has begun to restore HUD’s discriminatory effects standard and requested a 17% budget increase for the Office of Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity for enforcement. In August, HUD Secretary Marcia Fudge signed an agreement with the Federal Housing Finance Agency to strengthen fair lending enforcement.

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Virtual notary adoption surges as businesses rush to close transactions remotely

Housing Wire

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How to Buy a Rental Property: Get Tips from the Experts

PennyMac

Financing, knowing what kind of property to buy, and the many other steps are all part of a well-rounded investment plan. For example, typical annual costs include things like: Insurance. It may seem overwhelming, but with the right financing, this is doable. Or, have you seen friends or family find success in real estate?