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Interfirst Mortgage raises $175 million

Housing Wire

Funds managed by Oaktree Capital Management , MFA Financia l, various family offices, and other strategic investors invested through a StoicLane’s special purpose vehicle, StoicLane said. Interfirst was founded in 2001 as a retail originator but expanded to the wholesale channel in 2008 and the correspondent channel in 2011.

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Clear Capital and ICE Mortgage Technology Expand Partnership to Support Adoption of Modern Appraisal Programs

Clear Capital

Through this integration, Clear Capital will deliver an improved user experience for mortgage lenders and loan officers ordering products that support appraisal modernization, such as Universal Data Collection (UDC ) , Desktop appraisals and Hybrid appraisals. and/or its affiliates is located here.

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Ways to Save for a Down Payment

Assurance Financial

Homeowners insurance. Private mortgage insurance, if applicable. On top of carving out a large chunk of your paycheck for rent, you also likely have to pay for utilities, groceries, transportation, insurance and internet — not to mention the costs of treating yourself to luxuries like vacations and going out to eat.

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ChatGPT for Appraisers

Appraisal Today

Guest Residence was built in 2001 with quality wood frame construction, smooth stucco exterior siding, and clay roof. 2023 E&O Insurance Brokers Risks of Expert Work by Claudia Gaglione, Esq A long article from Claudia with 4 very good case studies. A fireplace and commercial grade wine cellar only add to the ambiance.

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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. in 2001 to 44.8% Reducing government-insured and guaranteed mortgage loan fees.

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