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Fraud, forgery claims are costliest expenses for title insurers

Housing Wire

Fraud and forgery claims represented more than one-fifth of the total dollars spent by title insurers on claims expenses and losses over the past decade, according to a study conducted by Milliman and commissioned by the American Land Title Association (ALTA). the risk of not purchasing a title insurance policy is far too high.”

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4 Things I Wish I’d Known Before I Got an FHA Loan

Realtor

But in the middle of this process, someone asked us how much our mortgage insurance would be. “Mortgage insurance?” You’re on the hook for mortgage insurance for the life of the loan. Let’s get into the first thing you’ll have to factor in with an FHA loan: mortgage insurance.

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4 Things I Wish I’d Known Before I Got an FHA Loan

Realtor

But in the middle of this process, someone asked us how much our mortgage insurance would be. “Mortgage insurance?” You’re on the hook for mortgage insurance for the life of the loan. Let’s get into the first thing you’ll have to factor in with an FHA loan: mortgage insurance.

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Download these 9 real estate prospecting letter templates that actually work

Housing Wire

Perhaps they don’t receive strong enough offers or struggle to address issues that arise at home inspection. If you want to think outside the box, consider partnering with an ambitious insurance agent who offers both rent and homeowners insurance. House-hacking is a great way to build wealth and pay down your mortgage.

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Appraisers: How and Why To Check Carbon Monoxide Detectors

Appraisal Today

As it turns out, both the appraiser and the home inspector had each independently inspected the home 18 months prior and both mistakenly reported a few of the smoke alarms present at the home, as CO detectors. I request any reports, such as termite or home inspection, even old reports, but rarely get them. I never use the terms.

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How Much Income You Need To Buy A Home In West / Southwest Houston

Houston Properties

Contact me for a list of recommended mortgage providers and what (who) to avoid. Contact Paige Martin at Paige@HoustonProperties.com for great mortgage banking recommendations. Fort Bend County Location: Forbes ranks Fort Bend County 5th in its 2013 America’s Fastest-Growing Counties list. annual insurance costs.