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The Loan Officer’s Guide to Appraisals Part 5:  What is bracketing and why do we do it?

Riverfront Appraisals

Right now on our Appraisal Blog, we’re all about helping Loan Officers. This post is part five of a 12-part series we’re calling The Loan Officer’s Guide to Appraisals. The post The Loan Officer’s Guide to Appraisals Part 5: What is bracketing and why do we do it? So if this is […].

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The Loan Officer’s Guide to Appraisals Part 7:  How Can the Appraisal Process be Sped Up?

Riverfront Appraisals

For the past six months, I’ve been blogging with the purpose of assisting loan officers to better understand the appraisal process. So far, we’ve covered final inspections, lending on unique homes, communication with the appraiser, reconsiderations of value, bracketing and FHA appraisals. And, you’ll definitely […].

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The Loan Officer’s Guide to Appraisals Part 6:  How are FHA Appraisals Different From Others?

Riverfront Appraisals

Right now on our Appraisal Blog, we’re all about helping Loan Officers. This post is part six of a 12-part series we’re calling The Loan Officer’s Guide to Appraisals. The post The Loan Officer’s Guide to Appraisals Part 6: How are FHA Appraisals Different From Others? We’re halfway there!

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ARMs race: adjustable-rate mortgages make a comeback

Housing Wire

The difference in cash required to close a loan, the difference in loan payment based on how long borrowers plan on living in the home, and the tax write-offs based on the borrower’s tax bracket are all things loan officers will need to inform borrowers.

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5 of today’s biggest real estate myths, busted [INFOGRAPHIC]

Cornerstone

Along with busting these myths, it’s important to work with a skilled, local loan officer every step of the way, who can help you separate fact from fiction. Our free LoanFly app lets you search houses, connect with a local loan officer, prequalify for a mortgage, and manage your loan docs, all in one place.

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The art (and the importance) of pricing your home to sell

Cornerstone

Here’s a local loan officer who can help. 300,000) helps to straddle two pricing brackets and optimize exposure. But keep in mind: A higher price doesn’t necessarily mean you’re going to rake in more cash. It may actually repel potential buyers. Ready to sell? 99 discount appeal). Others say that including zeros (i.e.,

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