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Reverse purchase financing: The financing option no one is talking about

Housing Wire

That’s where reverse purchase financing comes into play, the funding option specifically designed for older Americans. What is reverse purchase financing? According to the Federal Housing Administration (FHA), there were only 2,063 HECM for Purchase loans endorsed in 2022 — that’s less than 1/10th of 1% of homes sold last year.

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University Bank adds four reverse mortgage veterans to its HECM division

Housing Wire

Jake Droge joins the company as a loan officer, while Carol Olmos has joined the company as an account executive. Sue Haviland has also joined the division as a loan officer, coming off of a roughly three-year stint as Finance of America Reverse (FAR)’s national sales trainer in learning and development.

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Florida-based LO accused of falsifying documents

Housing Wire

A Florida-based loan officer faces more than 30 years in federal prison if convicted on charges alleging she falsified divorce papers and child support payment information to help unqualified borrowers secure a loan, according to a Department of Justice indictment. Her place of work was not disclosed.

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Agent commission lawsuits cast long shadow over VA, FHA borrowers

Housing Wire

FHA loans are a popular option for first-time homebuyers or those who don’t have a lot of cash saved for a down payment, because the loans require a minimum of 3.5% VA loans offer a 100% financing option for qualifying military service members and veterans, and don’t require mortgage insurance.

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Can you buy a home with plans to rent on Airbnb?

Housing Wire

Here’s what you need to know about financing that purchase. Conventional loans. A conventional loan is a smart way to finance an income-earning property. You may also be able to use an FHA loan to buy your home, but there are caveats. You will also need to move into the home within 60 days of closing on your loan).

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engage.marketing 2021

Housing Wire

Panelists: Bill Dallas, President, Finance of America Courtney Graham, Chief Marketing Officer Princeton Mortgage Alcynna Lloyd, Digital Media Manager, HousingWire. Panelists: Mike Eshelman, Head of Consumer Finance, Jornaya Sarah Wheeler, Editor in Chief, HousingWire. Winning in a red-hot purchase market.

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Home equity products light up a dark housing market

Housing Wire

These [rated offerings] can start to bring in investors like insurance companies, money managers with mutual funds that have ratings constraints, investment banks … [and more], which will provide better financing on rated bonds.” billion, according to offering documents. housing supply will sustain elevated home prices,” he added.