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Experts weigh in on whether seniors should get new mortgages: Bankrate

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This is according to experts who spoke to personal finance website Bankrate about the concept of taking on a new mortgage in retirement. Even if one owns a property with no further mortgage payments due, property taxes and upkeep will be a consideration,” Bankrate senior economic analyst Mark Hamrick said. “As

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Michigan attorney general reissues reverse mortgage consumer alert

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The action is designed to inform consumers about the potential pros and cons of taking out these loans, according to an announcement issued by Attorney General Dana Nessel’s office on Monday. “A As long as you retain ownership of the home and pay the property taxes, the loan will not become due.”

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The Hidden Costs of Homeownership

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It's prudent to establish an emergency fund specifically designated for home repairs. Aim to save at least 1-2% of your home's value annually to ensure you can handle sudden and expensive repairs without depleting your finances or resorting to high-interest loans. While insurance is essential, the premiums can be substantial.

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Real Estate Sales Agreements: Understanding Your Contract

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Financing Details. This section explains the fine details of how the purchase will be financed. Title and Insurance. Title insurance is outlined here which provides a crucial safeguard against potential property defects. This is the designated date for the official title transfer (i.e.,

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Home Appraisals – What Do They Look For?

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They are also used to assess the value of the home for home improvement loans and insurance evaluations. Read on for more information about how a home appraiser determines the value of your property. A home appraisal is a legal document containing information that determines the current fair market value of a new or existing property.

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Foreclosures are rising, but it’s not yet alarming

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But more broadly, since the Great Recession in 2008, there has been a greater implementation of standardized loss-mitigation measures designed to prevent a foreclosure crisis. rising dramatically in the past few years, some owners cannot afford the proportional increase in tax bills. creating chaos in property insurance markets.

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When borrowers ‘ghost’ their servicers

Housing Wire

To Dana Dillard, principal advisor at Housing Finance Strategies and a 25-year mortgage industry veteran, the ghosting problem happens, among other reasons, because homeowners deny the reality or feel overwhelmed with their debts — especially if they lost a relative or friend due to COVID-19 or are unemployed for a while.

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