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Agents fight misconceptions to win deals for military veteran clients

Housing Wire

After completing countless Veterans Administration (VA) mortgage loan transactions over the years, Chris Pascoe, a Marine veteran turned RE/MAX agent, has developed something of a system. First, he has his clients lender call the listing agent. That never happens when a VA loan is involved.

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Why VA mortgage loans go to the bottom of the stack

Housing Wire

It’s been rejection after rejection for Isabel Williams’ client, a military veteran in Port St. Since the client began the search for her dream home earlier this year, her Veterans Affairs mortgage loan offers have been rejected over a dozen times. Lucie, Florida. Already a member?

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Challenging a mortgage appraisal

Annarbor Appraisal

Challenging the results of the appraisal for mortgage financing. The first thing to remember as a consumer or real estate agent, is that the client is the lender, not the consumer. The lender obtains the appraisal to ensure that the collateral is adequate for the loan (remember the three C’s of credit, capacity, and collateral).

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Guaranteed Rate rolls out program to approve loans within 24 hours

Housing Wire

Dubbed the “ Same Day Mortgage ,” the program is aimed at giving a competitive edge to first-time buyers who are competing against the all-cash buyers who make up 28% of home purchases, the lender said. Properties must also be eligible for an appraisal waiver and borrowers must opt-in for automated income and asset verification.

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Michelle Mencarini Joins SettlementOne as Vice President, National Sales

Appraisal Buzz

Indianapolis, Indiana, July 20, 2022 (AppraisalBuzz.com; Newswire.com) – SettlementOne Valuation, a leading provider of credit, data, and appraisal management services to the U.S. mortgage industry, today announced the hiring of Michelle Mencarini, Vice President of National Sales. About SettlementOne Valuation .

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The Appraiser-Agent Relationship: A Win-Win Approach

Birmingham Appraisal

When real estate agents and appraisers work together seamlessly, clients benefit from well-informed decisions, transactions become smoother, and professional relationships are strengthened. A mutually respectful partnership ensures that each of their clients receives informed advice, leading to confident decisions.

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How Residential Real Estate Appraisers Can Benefit and Help Accountants Do Their Job

Birmingham Appraisal

Appraisers can provide detailed property appraisals based on market conditions, comparable sales, and property-specific factors, aiding accountants in preparing reliable financial statements. Accountants often rely on appraisers to assess the potential profitability and risks associated with residential property investments.