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Investor + Flippers Guide to FHA Flipping Guidelines

Listing Spark

FHA loans are becoming an increasingly popular option for buyers all across the home market. The FHA has insured over nine million mortgages since 2009 , and as home prices have climbed higher than ever in the past three years, many prospective homeowners are turning to FHA loans due to the increased assistance and down payment requirements.

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The Apple Peeled - Ask the Experts: Market Dynamics with Jonathan Miller

Miller Samuel

The 10-year Challenge (2009 vs. 2019). Some analysts are even comparing the current cycle to the last downturn and the housing bubble in 2009, but Miller outlined quite a few differences between then and now. In 2009, the average discount from listing was 10.2%. And, in-turn, when the market falls, it will fall forever.

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Fed retreat from MBS market sparks short-term uncertainty

Housing Wire

You don’t know what investor demand is going to be. The soaring federal deficit requires even more buyers of bonds, and some government bond sales may make it more difficult to issue MBS securities, unless with higher interest rates.”. in 2009 to 1.9% The Fed, however, appears resolute in its path.

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How owner finance investing works and how to navigate it (with Brandon Smith, 13+ years of investing and lending experience) – Real Estate Real Fast EP9

Listing Spark

In this episode, we’ll learn more about his approach, how he finds and closes deals, and best practices for working with banks and private investors. How to qualify buyers so that you have a low default rate on owner financing deals. Why some buyers can’t qualify for more traditional financing. Episode highlights.

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Help for troubled borrowers is on the way. But will it come soon enough?

Housing Wire

The recent experience with state distribution of rental assistance and unemployment insurance is perhaps a preview of the challenges ahead. States, overwhelmed with claims and understaffed, also had problems paying unemployment insurance. billion in financial loss to lenders, investors, and governments during the Great Recession.

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Auctions see high owner-occupancy rates for foreclosed homes

Housing Wire

It is counter to a popular and politically potent narrative grounded in the aftermath of the Great Recession, when large institutional investors scooped up thousands of properties at foreclosure auction. It turns out local investors are also more efficient than banks and government agencies at renovating and reselling homes.

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What Is a Foreclosure and How Does it Work?

Quicken Loans

That’s why many home buyers turn to foreclosed homes in hopes of getting more space in a better area and with a much lower price tag. Foreclosure purchases thrived in 2009-2010 when a recession-battered housing market hit its peak foreclosure rate. When it comes to understanding foreclosure, there are three terms to know.