Genworth MI Blog

AUGUST 15, 2019

There are big changes coming to appraisals, and they’ll have a huge impact on how the mortgage industry does business. Assuming the GSEs continue to develop their bifurcation capabilities, that means your business and your customers will likely see some cost savings. Perhaps you’ve heard the murmurs about an automated appraisal.

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Will Springer Realtor

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

Buyers looking to finance the purchase of a home amid higher interest rates and rising prices are looking closely at something known as a “mortgage buydown.” What exactly is a mortgage buydown? It’s a financial tool offered by some lenders that lowers the interest rate charged on the mortgage.

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Appraisal Today

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

I’m just trying to understand what the market is doing… To read more and see the graphs with excellent illustrations, Click Here My comments: Very good tips from Ryan. I wrote that blog after 8 years of experience. Read on blog www.appraisaltoday.com/blog Posted by noon Friday. Excerpts: 8 bedrooms, 7.5+

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Appraisal Today

DECEMBER 8, 2023

NOTE: Please scroll down to read the other topics in this long blog post on Non-lender appraisals, dealing with lender hassles, real estate market, unusual homes, mortgage origination stats, etc. = $36M Beachfront Beauty on Maui Hawaii Excerpts: What exactly makes this oceanside manse on Maui so desirable? Investor purchases of U.S.

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Will Springer Realtor

OCTOBER 17, 2023

The funds are typically repaid when buyers eventually sell the home or when refinancing their mortgage. The average income of a typical state assistance borrower is a bit under $60K and they typically seek a mortgage of about $170K. There are even second mortgage programs that forgive some or all the amount.

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Movoto

APRIL 8, 2024

A real estate agent usually begins the process by leveraging a pre-approval letter furnished by the buyer’s mortgage loan provider. Whether you utilize a mortgage loan or assume the seller’s existing mortgage, this section in real estate sales agreements provides clarity and a workflow for how funds will be transferred.

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Genworth MI Blog

MARCH 10, 2017

Although in most cases real estate appraisers know what qualities to look for in their business relationships, they can occasionally experience situations where they are unfairly and perhaps unexpectedly pressured by people involved a mortgage transaction. The following list, while not all-inclusive, should provide a general guide.

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Appraisal Today

JUNE 16, 2023

NOTE: Please scroll down to read the other topics in this long blog post Non-lender appraisals, ROVs, appraisal business, unusual homes, mortgage origination stats, etc. Then I saw the McKissock blog post! Varies widely around the country. == Mortgage applications increased 7.2 Forms are available in most forms software.

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Genworth MI Blog

NOVEMBER 29, 2018

To understand the discussions, it’s important to review a little bit of the history. Consequently, probabilities suggest that a majority of mortgage underwriters are also from urban/suburban areas. Subscribe to our blog to have more goodness like this delivered to your inbox. Although 97% of the U.S. of the U.S. Sign me up!

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Genworth MI Blog

NOVEMBER 29, 2018

To understand the discussions, it’s important to review a little bit of the history. Consequently, probabilities suggest that a majority of mortgage underwriters are also from urban/suburban areas. Subscribe to our blog to have more goodness like this delivered to your inbox. Although 97% of the U.S. of the U.S. Sign me up!

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Quicken Loans

MAY 18, 2021

Not only do you have to worry about the mortgage, but you’ll also have to contend with taxes, upkeep, sharing ownership with other stakeholders and more. Before we worry about anything to do with inheritance, we need to determine if the mortgage had a cosigner. Let’s take a look at these one at a time. What Are Your Options?

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Genworth MI Blog

MARCH 10, 2017

Although in most cases real estate appraisers know what qualities to look for in their business relationships, they can occasionally experience situations where they are unfairly and perhaps unexpectedly pressured by people involved a mortgage transaction. The following list, while not all-inclusive, should provide a general guide.

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Genworth MI Blog

JUNE 27, 2019

This article first appeared in the June issue of National Mortgage Professional Magazine. . Mortgage lenders often struggle with confidence in knowing where their boundaries are when communicating with their appraiser. Market Value: In a mortgage appraisal, the appraiser is most likely estimating the market value of the property.

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Genworth MI Blog

JUNE 27, 2019

This article first appeared in the June issue of National Mortgage Professional Magazine. . Mortgage lenders often struggle with confidence in knowing where their boundaries are when communicating with their appraiser. Market Value: In a mortgage appraisal, the appraiser is most likely estimating the market value of the property.

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Appraisal Today

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

To read more, click here My comments: Be sure to read this blog post. NOTE: Please scroll down to read the other topics in this long blog post on Investigation of desktop appraisals, economic analysis, Bias, hybrid appraisals, unusual homes, mortgage origination stats, etc. USPAP 2024 is effective January 1, 2024.

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Quicken Loans

SEPTEMBER 17, 2021

One obstacle some may have to deal with after the death of a loved one is a mortgage. So what happens if you inherit a house with a mortgage, and what do you do next? We’ve got a few tips and things to consider when managing an inherited mortgage. Can You Inherit A House That Still Has A Mortgage?

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Appraisal Today

JUNE 23, 2023

NOTE: Please scroll down to read the other topics in this long blog post on AVMs and AI, good appraisal book, Real estate market, Fannie, non-lender appraisals, unusual homes, mortgage origination stats, etc. Fannie’s unique choice of words—which one assumes was no accident—has attracted special attention.

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Lamacchia Realty

OCTOBER 25, 2023

PRICE ADJUSTMENTS AND THE 2023 MARKET In March 2022, it was clear that the market was changing from a frenzied post-pandemic scene to one where it was assumed that rising mortgage rates would slow it down and help inventory finally rise back up. Inventory didn’t increase at the rate most assumed it would.

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Appraisal Today

OCTOBER 27, 2023

If this article helped you understand and maybe do PDCs, it is worth the subscription price! Assuming all the local condo conversion compliance boxes are checked, homeowners with ADUs can keep, rent, or sell one or all the units. I understand. October 25, 2023) — Mortgage applications decreased 1.0

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Quicken Loans

APRIL 14, 2021

The majority of loans include interest as payment to the lender for their services, and mortgages are no exception. Unless you can pay entirely with cash, mortgage interest is an expense you should expect with homeownership. To understand that, you’ll first need to know how compound interest works.

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Will Springer Realtor

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

While there is no right or wrong answer, it is generally best to begin by researching and interviewing mortgage lenders. That’s assuming a buyer will need help financing the purchase – about 87% do. (If It allows you to understand what to expect through the process and, most importantly, how much home you can afford.

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Appraisal Today

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

To read more of this long blog post with many topics, click Read More Below!! NOTE: Please scroll down to read the other topics in this long blog post on Fannie and Competency, mortgage rates, extraordinary assumptions, vacant l and, unusual homes, mortgage origination stats, etc. By McKissock (3 separate posts).

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Will Springer Realtor

AUGUST 2, 2022

Buyers should read CC&Rs and all related HOA documents to understand the rules and potential risks of purchasing the home.). A lender typically will not offer a mortgage where a building or septic system creep on a neighbor’s land without clear documentation signed by both owners.

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Quicken Loans

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

As in many areas of life, people often prefer certainty when it comes to their mortgage payment. For this reason, the idea of going with an adjustable-rate mortgage (ARM) is often dismissed out of hand. An adjustable-rate mortgage is a type of home loan with a mortgage rate that changes over time. What Is An ARM?

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Quicken Loans

JUNE 3, 2021

But for those who want to understand what all the hoopla is about and what it entails for buyers, sellers and agents alike, here’s what you should know. With the offer, the iBuyer includes a breakdown to ensure the homeowner understands the fees involved and knows what the net proceeds of the sale will be. What Is An iBuyer?

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The Robert Weiler Company

OCTOBER 21, 2022

If you’re reading this article, you will likely need a commercial real estate appraisal for property being sold, mortgaged, taxed, insured, or developed. Additionally, a commercial appraisal can help you better understand your financial standing. For instance, how can you assume a similar site to build upon?

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Appraisal Today

MARCH 1, 2024

I assume the AMCs have these types of lists. NOTE: Please scroll down to read the other topics in this long blog post on residential fee appraiser testifies at bias hearing, boom and bust markets, unusual homes, mortgage origination stats, etc. = Read on blog www.appraisaltoday.com/blog Posted by noon Friday.

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The Robert Weiler Company

OCTOBER 15, 2021

The mortgage payments, utility fees, and maintenance costs are all on your shoulders. Assuming the seller has provided full disclosure of any issues regarding the commercial property. In doing so, you will get an accurate feel for how the property is viewed and used; you will also understand the general condition of the units.

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Appraisal Today

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

NOTE: Please scroll down to read the other topics in this long blog post on effect of low rates on existing home loans, Liability, Bias, FHA manufactured home changes, unusual homes, mortgage origination stats, etc. In summary, we found that: Only 29% of mortgage borrowers told us that they plan to stay in their homes longer.

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Appraisal Today

OCTOBER 6, 2023

I assume a new class will be required every two years in the future. NOTE: Please scroll down to read the other topics in this long blog post on non-lender appraisals, economics analysis, Fannie getting rid of appraisers?, unusual homes, mortgage origination FNMA Continued Effort to Get Rid of Appraisers By Jonathan Miller, Sept.

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Will Springer Realtor

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

If you are a regular reader of my blog, you may have seen one of my first posts – back in 2018 – urging buyers to get their household finances in order. The key to achieving homeownership is to understand what’s within your financial reach. Remember: What you are paying in rent today can go toward the mortgage tomorrow.

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Quicken Loans

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

You might assume that you can just use whatever financial gifts your loved ones give you for a down payment, but using gift money is not as cut-and-dried as you might think. To understand why the source of your funds matters to your mortgage company, you’ll first need to understand what underwriting is and how it impacts your loan.

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Appraisal Today

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

NOTE: Please scroll down to read the other topics in this long blog post on MLS hacked, Wells Fargo discrimination, unusual homes, mortgage origination = $274K Bedford, Pennsylvania Mansion Comes With Its Own Jail Excerpts: 5 bedroom, 1.5+ bath, 7,880 square feet (House is 3,500 sq.ft., built in 1905) 0.66 District Court, N.D.

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Valuation Nation

OCTOBER 16, 2022

As an appraiser, it is super important to understand how to gather and analyze relative data. Again, it is not alarming as of this blog, but it is starting to show an uptick. While I am not going to break the seal on the rental analysis in this blog, it is coming in the next one. So, what metrics are worth watching?

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Will Springer Realtor

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

One of the keys to unlocking a home purchase in this challenging housing market is to forgo the traditional desire to put 20% down on a property and avoid paying private mortgage insurance. This is where private mortgage insurance comes into play. The so-called 20% rule is ancient history, however.

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Appraisal Today

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

4 Myths About Property Data Collection By McKissock Excerpts: Myth #1: PDC is the same thing as property appraisal As a professional appraiser, you know very well that what a property data collector does is not the same as what you do — even if your clients don’t always understand the difference. The 30-year fixed mortgage rate remained at 7.61

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Lamacchia Realty

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

The Fall of 2022 looks different than the past few years with mortgage rates higher than they’ve been in years, prices still high, and inventory, which has been at historical lows since the summer of 2020 , beginning to increase. Mortgage rates aren’t the only thing increasing- rents are rising too. Assumable Mortgages.

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