Housing Wire

AUGUST 14, 2023

According to the DOJ, the United States filed a complaint alleging that UBS “defrauded investors” by making false and misleading statements to buyers of 40 RMBS issued in 2006 and 2007 relating to the characteristics of the loans. Ultimately, the 40 RMBS sustained substantial losses,” the DOJ said in a statement.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 1, 2023

Change in uninsured losses As of late, however, the uninsured losses are being absorbed by other stakeholders in the housing finance system, including mortgage lenders, mortgage servicers, private mortgage insurers, government agencies, capital markets investors, and the government-sponsored enterprises.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 5, 2023

“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. billion, according to offering documents. The news is just as positive in the more traditional home equity sector of HELOCs and CESs.

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

On Tuesday, executives from the San Francisco, California-headquartered mortgage tech firm, which has yet to post a profit since going public in July 2021, shared the firm’s vision for growth during its first investor day. “[Our goal is ] Having a unified platform that can serve all the products that a bank can offer.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 18, 2021

The decline was apparent across all servicer types and investor types,” said Mike Fratantoni, MBA’s chief economist. Mortgage servicers, lenders, state housing finance agencies and the U.S. The post Forbearance heading one direction: down appeared first on HousingWire.

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021

As investors recognize the potential these older properties hold and the inventory and profits they could open up in such a red-hot housing market, demand for older, more distressed properties should increase. Through this program, Acra aims to remove many of the financing hurdles typically faced by those in the fix-and-flip sector.

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 1, 2023

The private New York-based company, founded in 2008, manages third-party capital on behalf of insurance companies, pension funds, hedge funds and other investors. “We We continue to see significant volumes of MSRs trading in the marketplace with attractive yields.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 24, 2021

Pacaso , a company founded by former Zillow executives that is focused on second-home ownership, announced Wednesday they raised $75 million in venture capital financing. The company connects consumers with real estate agents, and Pacaso “sets up a professionally managed LLC uniquely designed for co-ownership,” the firm said.

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Housing Wire

JUNE 15, 2021

Sprout said it intends to grow its retail channel through increased direct sales to consumers and residential investors, dedicated retail facilities, and joint ventures. In April, the company announced that it had hired Infosys chief information officer and global director of real estate finance Henry Santos to be CIO.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 23, 2022

Minneapolis-based CarVal Investors , a global alternative investment manager and long-time player in the mortgage market, has launched a real estate mortgage investment conduit, or REMIC, that plans to work with loan originators around the country to develop and acquire innovative nonagency mortgage products.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 5, 2023

Interest rate stability offers the best environment for MBS performance, and inflation reduces the demand that investors have for mortgage-backed bonds. In designated high-cost areas, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac now buy mortgages over $1 million for one-unit properties amid a rise in home prices year over year.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 18, 2020

Here’s what you need to know about financing that purchase. A conventional loan is a smart way to finance an income-earning property. Since FHA loans are designed for primary residences only, you’ll need to live in the home for at least a year before renting it out. Are you thinking of buying a house to rent out on Airbnb?

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Housing Wire

JULY 19, 2022

The lender’s 30-year crypto mortgage is designed to make it easy for investors to use their digital holdings to acquire homes in the U.S.

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Inman

MAY 8, 2023

The sale-leaseback platform plans to launch a marketplace later this year designed to serve homesellers and buyers, both individuals and investors, EasyKnock revealed to Inman exclusively.

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

Most investors are already wondering what it would take for the central bank to lift rates again later this year. of these investors bet officials will freeze the rate hike at the November 1st meeting. Raising interest rates is designed to tackle those still-high prices outside of the volatile food and energy sectors.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 26, 2022

A rising player in the world of crypto-mortgages and blockchain-enabled financing, LoanSnap, plans expand its reach in the market by opening its lending platform to licensed mortgage brokers across the country in the near future. The financing for the initial deal was handled through a cryptocurrency lender called Helio Lending.

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Housing Wire

JULY 23, 2021

Acra’s jumbo prime mortgage solution is designed to provide borrowers with the larger loan amounts needed to purchase a high-value property, with loan amounts up to $3 million. Fix n’ flip loans are ideal for investors and developers looking to purchase a home and renovate it. Fix’n’flip.

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Housing Wire

MAY 25, 2022

Partnering with a team that understands how to approach home loans for borrowers with complex finances can make the difference between another year of profit growth and the unfortunate possibility of loss in business, making it one of the most crucial decisions for any lender. Why partner with Newrez?

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Assurance Financial

JULY 20, 2023

Fortunately, 100% financing options are available for home loans that may allow you to purchase a home with no money down. If you are looking for a home loan with 100% financing, meaning a home loan that doesn’t require a down payment, we cover what you need to know. What Is a 100% Financing Home Loan?

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 26, 2022

Schwartz in a statement said that this expansion “is proof that there’s tremendous appetite for what we’ve built – a digital experience, designed from the ground up to meet the needs of homebuyers today.”. Ribbit Capital led the financing, which also included participation from partners of DST Global , NFX and Zigg Capital.

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Housing Wire

MAY 27, 2022

The designers historically have been unwilling to tell lenders all the factors used and how they are weighted,” Kully said. The CFPB said it is concerned automated valuation models may reflect bias in design and function. Presented by: Mortgage Coach.

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Housing Wire

MAY 26, 2021

After reading the recent report from the Federal Housing Finance Agency on the performance of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac’ s credit risk transfer programs, anyone unfamiliar with the purposes of CRT might understandably conclude that the GSEs vastly overpaid capital market investors and insurance providers to transfer credit risk off their books.

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

The entire system has to be designed to inflate the price over time. So when you add move-up buyers, move-down buyers, first-time homebuyers, cash buyers and investors together, this can get out of hand. Remember, the system is designed to keep home prices inflated. This is what we do in America.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Housing trade groups urged Fed Chair Jerome Powell to make two clear statements — that the Fed does not contemplate further rate hikes, and the Fed will not sell off any of its MBS holdings until and unless the housing finance market has stabilized and mortgage-to-Treasury spreads have normalized.

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Housing Wire

JULY 26, 2023

While the markets have already “priced in” this rate hike, which was widely expected, most investors are already wondering what it would take for the central bank to lift rates again later this year. Raising interest rates is designed to tackle those still-high prices outside of the volatile food and energy sectors. What’s next?

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Appraisal Buzz

OCTOBER 11, 2021

If they’re in the mortgage industry, they’ll likely fall into one of two groups – those who understand the value you bring to the home finance transaction and those who think you fill out forms. Before COVID, pretty much all real estate finance transactions were handled similarly in terms of appraisal requirements.

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BiggerPockets

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

There are grants for real estate investors available. These grants are typically designed for specific purposes, but let’s discuss some of the most popular real estate investment grants available in 2024.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 1, 2021

Boston National Title (BNT), founded in 2006, offers servicing solutions to help ensure loan portfolios meet investor expectations and are both in compliance with regulatory requirements and within the risk tolerance of the GSEs. The company’s products make it easier for servicers to navigate the title process and eliminate errors.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

Our role in housing finance brings important responsibilities.”. Instead, investors bought the run-down properties in bulk sales. Our REO maintenance standards are designed to ensure that all properties are tended to and treated equally.”. In 2011, Fannie Mae repaired 89,800 such properties, and sold 244,000. “We

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Housing Wire

MARCH 31, 2023

Now, for the first time, data on small business lending will give investors and lenders more insights to identify new opportunities that support economic growth, help policymakers measure the effectiveness of any government programs, and provide a data-driven approach to detect potential discrimination.”

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Listing Spark

JULY 5, 2023

Real estate investors who want to stay nimble in this market (especially as inventory stays low and prices stay meteorically high) need to adopt every tool at their disposal to stay informed and to quickly assess homes just entering the marketplace. Real estate investors need to have immediate access to both information and actionable steps.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 27, 2023

The growth of EarnUp follows a surge in interest from companies seeking smart programs designed to help employees achieve a more well-rounded financial picture. Investors in EarnUp include Bain Capital Ventures, SignalFire, Blumberg Capital, LendingTree, KeyBank, and Flourish Ventures.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 3, 2022

. “Whether it is a natural disaster, a job loss, or an illness, forbearance is wildly effective,” John Lawrence, executive vice president of the Texas-based servicer Selene Finance , said last week during the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) Servicing Conference in Orlando. So, it may start to come down.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Accreditations and designations Highlight your professional credentials and any special designations you’ve earned. Buzzwords to use Try these buzzwords and phrases to reference your accreditations and designations: “Jane Doe is a member of the REALTOR® Association of Pittsburgh.” “In

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 5, 2021

And now HPC, headed by former Federal Housing Finance Agency President Edward DeMarco, is adding its voice to the comments. “In Nonbank mortgage servicers are a vital conduit between mortgage borrowers and investors in mortgage loans. HPC agrees. Achieving touchless mortgage automation.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 25, 2022

The Community Home Lenders Association (CHLA), which represents small and mid-sized IMBs, just sent a letter to the Federal Housing Finance Authority (FHFA) , asking for tweaks to FHFA’s recently announced fee hikes on second home and high balance Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac loans.

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Eppraisal

AUGUST 18, 2023

However, many potential investors often face the challenge of limited savings, which can deter them from entering the real estate market. These markets often provide entry points for new investors with limited capital and can offer attractive returns over time.

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