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FHA gives investors cold shoulder on foreclosed properties

Housing Wire

The Federal Housing Administration said that nonprofit organizations and owner-occupant buyers will have first dibs on foreclosed properties that get auctioned off through its Claims Without Conveyance of Title (CWCOT) program, specifically prioritizing these groups over investors.

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Change Lending loses CDFI certification

Housing Wire

The CDFI certification is a designation given by the U.S. In particular, the CDFI designation exempts lenders from complying with the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau ’s ability-to-repay rule, which requires mortgage lenders to document a borrower’s income, assets, employment and credit history.

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Home equity products light up a dark housing market

Housing Wire

The home equity products involved include home equity lines of credit (HELOCs), closed-end second mortgages (CESs) and shared-equity contracts. This is a watershed moment for many different reasons as now these [HEAs] can start to become more of a mainstream asset class that a significant number of investors will want to participate in.

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20 Awesomely Functional Gifts for Real Estate Investors [2021]

The Robert Weiler Company

And, if you have a real estate investor in your life, the gift-finding pursuit can be quite a challenge. Investors are often adventurous, organized, go-getters, and have an entrepreneurial spirit. Give the mundane gift basket to your favorite corner shop, and instead, find gifts best-suited for property investors. Holding a 4.4

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What’s influencing the increase in REO acquisitions?

Housing Wire

We also see investor demand remain strong and an uptick in owner-occupied purchases. I recall going from paper files to a technology platform designed for end-to-end management of the asset. The inventory that does make it to REO remains in high demand. My average days on the market remain low, with multiple offers on most assets.

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RMBS market likely to be further weakened by headwinds in 2023

Housing Wire

This year, RMBS issuance volumes are expected to contract further from 2022 due to the impact from elevated rates, high inflation and recession possibilities. . Interest rate stability offers the best environment for MBS performance, and inflation reduces the demand that investors have for mortgage-backed bonds.

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How to Unlock Potential with Real Estate Software for Investors

Listing Spark

As digital innovation continues to reshape the landscape, a new potential savior has risen—real estate software for investors. As executives and investors face the current market’s uncertainties and challenges, the need for innovative, cutting-edge tools is greater than ever. It’s also about how effectively you market it.