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AmeriFirst Financial gets back into forward mortgage origination

Housing Wire

On June 1, Arizona-headquartered retail lender AmeriFirst Financial Inc. In its originations business, AmeriFirst kept its business purpose lending (BPL), providing four products, including debt-service coverage ratio (DSCR) loans, bridge financing, investor construction loans and residential transition loans (RTLs).

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Why Manufactured Housing Deserves a Fresh Look

Genworth MI Blog

In this article, I will challenge conventional stereotypes and encourage you to explore manufactured housing as an emerging lending opportunity, positioned ideally for those savvy enough to see with different eyes. All factory-built homes constructed after June 15, 1976 must comply with the HUD Code or local building code.

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Why Manufactured Housing Deserves a Fresh Look

Genworth MI Blog

In this article, I will challenge conventional stereotypes and encourage you to explore manufactured housing as an emerging lending opportunity, positioned ideally for those savvy enough to see with different eyes. All factory-built homes constructed after June 15, 1976 must comply with the HUD Code or local building code.

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Exclusive: CrossCountry Mortgage CEO Ron Leonhardt talks AmCap acquisition, future targets

Housing Wire

Rapidly expanding Cleveland, Ohio-based CrossCountry Mortgage (CCM) has struck a deal to acquire the smaller retail mortgage lender AmCap Home Loans and bolster its operations in Texas. Leonhardt said that AmCap employees will participate in a two-week training program at CCM, with the integration expected to be complete in 45 to 60 days.

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Appraisers: Be Careful with Your Words

Appraisal Today

bath 4,000sqft 0.35acre lot, Pending sale This futuristic home is new construction that took years to design and build made of steel frame construction cantilevering in what seems to be thin air. Appraiser training opportunities include in-person and online courses for CE credit as well as webinars and other informational sessions.

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Chat GPT For Fannie Form Appraisal Reports

Appraisal Today

The home was essentially hand-built from scratch, and it took two years to construct,” says listing agent Damian Hall, of Blackstream International Real Estate. Some AMCs may use appraisers for data collection at a reasonable fee instead of Uber drivers with 3 weeks of training. I learned a lot. You need to educate yourself.

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What Appraisers Wish Real Estate Agents Understood

Appraisal Today

To read more click here My comment : Take a break and scroll down the list to see some great photos! == Staff Layoffs at AMCs By Dave Towne Excerpts: Appraisers, it’s not ‘just us’ who have taken the slowdown in lending “in the shorts.” My many years of scientific training, including the scientific method, make me a better appraiser.