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Opinion: Sitzer/Burnett decision presents an uncertain future for buyer agents

Housing Wire

Real estate agents are facing a contracting issue that could seriously upend the traditional housing landscape. Under current guidelines, sellers pay a 5-6% commission on a sale which is split between the buyer and listing agents. Enter the savvy seller. But loan officers now have a new value add for listing agents.

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How the buyer commission lawsuits could upend the relationship between agents and LOs

Housing Wire

Attorneys, Realtors and clients are a big part of our repeat business.” The buyers want the listing brokers to pay their buyer representative so they can have the most money invested in their down payment and get the best loan terms and rates possible,” Katie Johnson , NAR’s chief legal officer, said.

Buyers 380
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Buydowns become key for buyers to beat the market

Housing Wire

What helped Erica Davis, a loan originator at Guild Mortgage , in the current high-rate environment is a seller-funded temporary 2-1 rate buydown. In a high-rate environment, lenders call the temporary rate buydown a win-win strategy for both sellers and buyers when used appropriately. in the second year.

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‘Find buyers before agents!’ Mortgage industry reacts to the NAR settlement

Housing Wire

Loan officers and mortgage executives expect home sellers and homebuyers to negotiate more aggressively on commission paid to buyer agents, potentially bringing costs down. That’s a problem because mortgage LOs traditionally have not “forged as deep of inroads” with sellers’ agents.

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10 Things Most Homebuyers Get Wrong About Getting a Mortgage Today

Realtor

. “Many lenders, especially in more recent years, have started to charge hidden points in an effort to advertise a much lower mortgage rate to potential applicants,” warns Jason Gelios , author of “Think Like a Realtor” and a real estate agent with Community Choice Realty in South East Michigan. ” 10. .”

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Choosing the Right Lender

PennyMac

Starting the Loan Certification Process When choosing a lender, look for one that offers a written letter or certification you can provide to sellers to let them know you are qualified. You’ll have peace of mind knowing your borrowing limit and be able to show realtors and sellers that you’re serious about purchasing.

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4 reasons you’re better off selling your house this summer [INFOGRAPHIC]

Cornerstone

Sellers who list may find a golden opportunity: Right now, you’re likely to sell your house quicker and at a better price. This summer, sellers benefit from the fact that mortgage rates still hover around the rock-bottom lows seen during last year’s COVID crisis. Remember, sellers do plan on re-entering the market soon.

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