Housing Wire

APRIL 29, 2022

Just like Earth, mortgage rates and housing markets are cyclic and we’re heading into another Ice Age. There is a broker in charge talking about the spring buying season and an elder mortgage sales manager talking about some interest-only (IO) loan or ARM from 1990 that was 8%. Find me a sales meeting in the U.S.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 27, 2023

The Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act (RESPA) ensures that homebuyers always have the legal right to consider alternative title insurance providers and can never be forced into using a particular provider. According to Fannie Mae, one third of American homebuyers only get one quote on their mortgage before choosing a lender.

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 4, 2022

Tech-focused real estate brokerage Radius , flush with $14 million in venture capital raised this past April, has launched a mortgage lending arm in California that it plans to roll out to additional markets sometime next year. Is now a good time to invest in real estate automation technologies?

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Housing Wire

JUNE 8, 2022

With a deadly combination of low housing inventory, reduction in refis and surging mortgage rates, consolidation in mortgage tech is expected. Businesses and entire industries tanked during the pandemic, but it created an ideal environment for mortgage tech companies, some of which rode the wave to banner years and historic growth.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 16, 2022

California-based ICE Mortgage Technology announced this week two enterprise agreements to integrate its eClose solution to Maxwell and Roostify platforms, enabling a more streamlined closing process for lenders and borrowers. Encompass eClose will be part of the mortgage fintech Maxwell’s point-of-sale platform.

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Housing Wire

MAY 10, 2022

Eric Hill, an Atlanta real estate agent representing a nationwide homebuilder, had a plan to help more than 100 homebuyers get mortgages. In the end, some $850,000 in claims had to be paid on defaulted government-backed mortgages insured by the Federal Housing Administration (FHA).

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 22, 2021

Presented by: Motto Mortgage. A former executive at Auto Nation and Home Depot among other companies, Liebert was a fixture at last week’s “Family Reunion,” an annual gathering of Keller real estate agents. Liebert does not have a background in real estate. Team also did not have a real estate background.

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Housing Wire

MAY 1, 2024

During the first quarter of 2024, Zillow recorded revenue growth across all sectors of its business, including a 31% annual jump in its rentals revenue to $97 million and a 19% year-over-year increase in its mortgage revenue to $31 million. million real estate license holders, many handle only one or two transactions a year.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 10, 2024

.” Many of the individual agents in the study had other full-time jobs as “teachers, government workers, restaurant servers, commercial employees, and a large number in associated industries – mortgage lending, real estate appraisal, commercial and residential investment, and the practice of real estate law.”

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Housing Wire

APRIL 1, 2021

Qualia has created a flexible infrastructure for the real estate and mortgage industry. Real estate transactions require coordination between lenders, title insurers, home buyers, title & escrow companies – the list goes on. Joel Gottsegen, Co-founder. Lucas Hansen, CTO. Nate Baker, CEO.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 11, 2021

The downsized offering follows a theme that’s afflicted almost all of the nonbank mortgage originators that have gone public in the last year. And according to Inside Mortgage Finance, loanDepot originated about $100.7 billion in mortgages throughout 2020. million by selling 17 million shares at $21 in an IPO.

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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

MAY 18, 2023

I was talking to a real estate agent recently who said that her sellers are scared about a significant downturn in the market and missing out on the higher values. The agent went on to mention that many people she knows would like to sell their home but are afraid of not finding another one because inventory levels are so low.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 8, 2021

The multi-channel mortgage lender hopes to raise $300 million by pricing its shares between $19 and $21. According to figures from Inside Mortgage Finance , California-based loanDepot originated about $100 billion worth of residential mortgages in 2020. billion valuation later this week. The company generated $1.47

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 17, 2020

iBuying platform zavvie has launched zavvie Pro , with the goal of helping real estate agents turn homeowners into home sellers. Since its launch in 2015, the company says it has saved consumers $62 million in real estate commissions. For buyers, Homie offers a client rebate of up to $5,000.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 15, 2021

The title insurance and settlement services provider was originally bought b y Solutionstar Holdings , an indirect wholly-owned subsidiary of Nationstar Mortgage Holdings (Mr. Cooper’s original name prior to rebranding) in 2015. At the time, that transaction closed for just $36 million in cash.

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Housing Wire

JULY 12, 2022

The company, which employs about 17 people, was founded in 2015, and is one of those approved to provide the Freddie Mac data report for its new remote inspection program. Beginning July 17, Freddie Mac will accept some mortgages with hybrid appraisals — but the list of caveats is lengthy. First, the option only applies to refinances.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 14, 2020

San Francisco-based StreamLoan has forged a partnership with insurance giant Progressive enabling home buyers and homeowners who use StreamLoan’s digital mortgage platform to obtain quotes for homeowners’ insurance. Founded in 2015, StreamLoan licenses its software to mortgage lenders, fintech companies and mortgage brokers.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 18, 2022

When the COVID-19 pandemic shut the country down in 2020, title and settlement professionals were deemed essential and continued to help consumers purchase homes and refinance mortgages. As I’ll explain, there is rigorous regulation of our industry and federal disclosure requirements for all fees associated with obtaining a mortgage.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 7, 2023

They’ve been focused on mortgage payoffs, although they’re getting more sophisticated on mortgage payoff payment diversion. It’s causing us in the industry — title settlement, real estate, mortgage lending, the attorneys — to rethink, can you even trust a voicemail?

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McKissock

JANUARY 10, 2022

Now that international travel has opened back up, this presents a unique opportunity for real estate agents who specialize in relocation to leverage the trend. Plus, real estate agents who are looking for a relevant specialization may want to consider relocation to broaden their skillset and pool of prospects.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 27, 2021

Some 15 years ago, real estate agents had only a few choices when deciding which real estate business model to choose. From virtual, capped models to low-fee and discount, agents can pick the company that best fits their needs. In 2015, according to RealTrends data, gross margins were at 16.4%

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Appraisal Today

APRIL 26, 2024

NOTE: Please scroll down to read the other topics in this long blog post on agent concessions, History of appraisal bias back to 1930s, “one mile” rule and bias, unusual homes, mortgage origination stats, etc. Oceanfront Estate on Kauai’s South Shore $13,995,000 Excerpts: 4 bedrooms, 4 baths, 3,706 sq.ft.,

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Houston Properties

JULY 22, 2022

All of these tools are used by real estate agents to help you value your home and help you carefully choose the listing price. Appraisers and other real estate agents will charge hundreds of dollars for a Houston home value estimate. 2021: Best Real Estate Teams in America, RealTrends.com.

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Houston Properties

JULY 19, 2022

Will you be able to keep up with payments on utility bills, maintenance costs, mortgage costs, and other regular home expenses? Recent awards include: – 2022: #1 Residential Real Estate Team by Sales Volume, Houston Business Journal. 2021: Best Real Estate Teams in America, RealTrends.com.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 7, 2020

Behind him, the recent financial crisis still cast a cautionary shadow over new business development, but ahead he saw opportunities for a client-centric, tech-focused family of companies in the title insurance and real estate settlement services industry. Now, at WFG’s 10-year anniversary, this vision holds even more relevance.

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Houston Properties

JULY 22, 2022

The principal and interest on a 30-year fixed mortgage for $300,000 are less than $1400 per month. Recent awards include: – 2022: #1 Residential Real Estate Team by Sales Volume, Houston Business Journal. 2021: Best Real Estate Teams in America, RealTrends.com. 2021: Top 100 Women Leaders in Real Estate of 2021.

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Appraisal Today

MAY 10, 2024

New FHA ROV Policy By Dave Towne, May 3, 2024 Excerpts: Up until recently, there has never been a standardized policy for mortgage loan related Reconsideration of Value (ROV) requests after an appraisal has been submitted. Now there is, per the attached PDF HUD/FHA mortgage letter. The mortgage loan officer handling the loan?

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Houston Properties

JANUARY 13, 2021

In this analysis, we also show you current data along with key lessons from both the 2015 oil price crash and the 2008 great recession. Remember: real estate is hyper-local! Today's monthly payments on a $500,000 mortgage are about the same as a $210,000 mortgage from the mid-1990s or a $300,000 mortgage from 2007.

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Houston Properties

MARCH 23, 2022

In this analysis, we’ve specifically focused on the benefits of owning Houston real estate. Real estate can be an inflation hedge for three reasons: Real estate holds intrinsic value. Fixed-rate mortgages are paid back in “cheaper dollars”. Benefit #1: Real Estate Holds Intrinsic Value.

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Houston Properties

OCTOBER 1, 2021

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. Opened in 2015, the community has seven sections, three of which are gated neighborhoods. 3.05% interest rate with a 30 year mortgage with no PMI.

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Houston Properties

JANUARY 12, 2022

A good real estate agent should protect buyers from this as it’s a very common mistake specially among first-time homebuyers. About 71% of agents in Houston have sold less than 5 homes their entire career. As home prices increase over time, it lowers the loan value of any mortgage debt. I May Need To Sell.

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Zillow

JUNE 1, 2018

Mortgage rates and tax benefits are the same as primary residences. Make an offer using a local real estate agent and lender Many vacation properties are in specialized local markets, so it’s best to find local real estate agents and lenders. Investment property. 25 percent to.375

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Appraisal Today

DECEMBER 2, 2022

In a July 9, 2015, Concept Paper – Alternate Track to the Experience Requirements in the Real Property Appraiser Qualification Criteria, the AQB asked: “Are there practical alternatives for some (or all) of the appraisal experience requirements to include non-appraisal experience?”. To read the letter (PDF), click here.

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Appraisal Today

JANUARY 12, 2024

Since Fannie started focusing on UAD analysis around 2015, losing business because of negative market conditions has almost stopped. NOTE: Please scroll down to read the other topics in this long blog post on 2024 forecasts for mortgage rates and originations, Private Money lending, unusual homes, mortgage origination stats, etc.

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Appraisal Today

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

Bradley, SRA, CDEI In September of 2015, FHA revised Handbook 4000.1 Appraisers Riding the Waves of Up and Down Mortgage Rates Appraisal Business Tips Humor for Appraisers Click here to subscribe to our FREE weekly appraiser email newsletter and get the latest appraisal news!! I looked like a real estate agent.

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Appraisal Today

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

NOTE: Please scroll down to read the other topics in this long blog post on barndominiums, liability, declining prices, non-lender marketing, Freddie bad appraisal practices, unusual homes, mortgage origination stats, etc. ==. The only appraisers who get sued are those performing appraisals for mortgage lending. Powerball Jackpot.

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Zillow

JULY 30, 2018

So before you meet with a real estate agent, consider these five costs homeowners pay that renters don't - they could make you reconsider buying altogether. The property tax rates vary among states, so try a mortgage calculator to estimate costs in your area. 5 Mortgage Misconceptions Set Straight. Property taxes.

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