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Finance of America debuts refi-ADU product

Housing Wire

Finance of America Mortgage (FAM), the multichannel lender, announced today that it is offering a refi product for homeowners with accessory dwelling units (ADUs). Most homeowners finance ADUs through home equity loans, cash-out refinancings and construction/renovation loans. Interest in “granny flats” has steadily increased , with 1.4

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How a transparent marketplace provides a proven path to benefit homeowners

Housing Wire

Given this pre-foreclosure paradox, mortgage servicers and government policymakers are forced to walk a thin line: nudging distressed homeowners toward making a choice that’s in their best interest while also arming them with the knowledge and resources they need to be protected in the pre-foreclosure marketplace.

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How to write a lead-winning, memorable real estate agent bio (+ examples)

Housing Wire

Through every step, from finding a title agent to getting a mortgage worked out, she explained what needed to be done in clear and concise terms, and maintained professional transparency. Monica has been in the top 1% of Realtors in Orange County year over year since she was licensed in 2003.