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How one lender is solving problems in the fix-and-flip space

Housing Wire

Through this program, Acra aims to remove many of the financing hurdles typically faced by those in the fix-and-flip sector. Acra understands the struggles fix-and-flip investors face when seeking financing. Traditional financing is time-consuming when it comes to fix-and-flip purchases. Time-consuming underwriting.

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HW+ Member Spotlight: Amanda Hill

Housing Wire

They had a unique approach to hedging and though I never imagined I would work in finance as a kid, it was an amazing journey. Homeowners who bought or refinanced when rates were much lower may reconsider planned moves or financing changes due to higher rates and limited inventory. HousingWire: What keeps you up at night and why?

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3 solutions to a gridlocked housing market

Housing Wire

While that’s still below the $548,250 minimum price tag requiring a jumbo loan, the higher average indicates big increases across the board. Our goal is to provide two loans there – we provide the fix’n’flip loan and then the permanent financing for the next person that’s going to get into that home and want to live there for a long time.”.

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Why is our industry still transferring money with paper checks?

Housing Wire

While the real estate industry has witnessed the introduction of a number of spectacular and innovative developments in recent years, we still (sometimes unfairly) get tagged as “old fashioned” or “conservative.” This is especially true on the financial services side when it comes to transferring money for real estate.

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Modular vs Manufactured-There IS a Distinction

Town & Country Residential Appraisals

You can verify that a manufactured home has been inspected by the metal tag which is placed on the outside indicating it meets the HUD code (one tag per section). Modular homes do not have these metal tags on the outside as they are built to meet the local building code in which they will be located.

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Reinventing lead generation with the Qualified Borrower program

Housing Wire

Unfortunately, purchased leads are expensive, and their lofty price tag does not guarantee they will convert to closed loans. In a mortgage landscape rife with competition for purchase business, lenders need quality leads that demonstrate both intent to purchase a home and the ability to obtain mortgage financing.

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Mortgage lenders need to lean in to consumer expectations

Housing Wire

From ordering food to buying goods to managing their finances, consumers can do it all from the palm of their hand, without ever having to leave their house. And why shouldn’t they? Why should the mortgage process be any different? Which would you prefer if you were a borrower?

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