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Equifax’s Work Number is too expensive and regulators should look into it: CHLA

Housing Wire

Equifax’s Work Number product is too expensive for consumers and the Federal Housing Administration ( FHA ) and Federal Housing Finance Agency ( FHFA ) should potentially do something about it, an influential mortgage trade group argued this week. The trade group urged the regulators to examine Equifax’s pricing practices.

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Peculiar Things About Mortgage Compliance That Title Agents Must Know

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BLOG VIEW: Mortgage title issues can prove to be a significant cost to a lender and/or servicer irrespective of whether the loan is insured. That is one of the reasons it is important to engage with a good title agent throughout the mortgage process, as it ensures a smooth closing and helps reduce stress, giving.

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The Basics of Mortgages - Part 3 - Government-Insured Loans

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In the previous two blog posts, we discussed fixed-rate mortgages and adjustable-rate mortgages, which are widely used in the United States. In this final installment of our three-part series, we will explore government-insured mortgage loans. What are Government-Insured Mortgage Loans?

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Mortgage industry takes another stand against the FHFA’s DTI fee

Housing Wire

It’s been delayed, but that’s not enough for the mortgage industry. “There is a reason the revised general Qualified Mortgage (QM) definition excludes the DTI ratio: Studies demonstrate that as a stand-alone measure, DTI is not a strong indicator of a borrower’s ability to repay.”

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Reverse mortgage volume, securities issuance fall in February

Housing Wire

Despite feelings of optimism expressed by loan originators in the opening weeks of 2024, the road to more normalized levels of reverse mortgage volume and securities issuances may be longer than expected. Home Equity Conversion Mortgage (HECM) endorsements fell 11.8% and Longbridge Financial recorded increases for the month.

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Make Your First Investment Property an Attractive and Profitable Option

Cleveland Appraisal Blog

Today, Cleveland Appraisal Blog shares a few tips for first-time investors. You may also have to prove that you have enough income to cover the mortgage on all properties that you own. You can use a mortgage calculator to get a better idea of what you can afford based on the purchase amount and down payment. Let us know !

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Attracting More Appraisal Business

Cleveland Appraisal Blog

Most appraisers are experiencing a significant slowdown in mortgage lending work due to rapidly increasing mortgage rates which are slowing down the housing market. Mortgage lending work is only one type of business where appraisals are needed. START A BLOG. Starting a blog is not difficult. So what can we do?

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