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FHA borrower fee gridlock draws ire of industry

Housing Wire

The Federal Housing Administration ’s (FHA) decision to withhold a mortgage insurance premium cut has confounded mortgage policy experts and industry stakeholders. Income from FHA premiums go into the general Treasury fund when Congress passes a Transportation and HUD appropriations bill. The money can then be used for other programs.

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Opinion: Fannie Mae’s title insurance pilot program overreaches

Housing Wire

Unfortunately, one of the proposals the President mentioned in the SOTU was to revive a previously discredited and shelved pilot program that would waive the requirement for lender’s title insurance on certain refinances by Fannie Mae. By law it is not an insurer nor is it capitalized or regulated to do this. million in claims.

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Inclusive ‘Living Conditions’ Study Ranks Fla. No. 6

Empire Appraisal Group

Shelton Weeks, professor and director of the Lucas Institute for Real Estate Development & Finance, Florida Gulf Coast University. “In One of the key lessons that can be learned from the experience of states that have struggled with attracting and retaining residents is that less government intervention in markets is a good thing.”

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How to Conduct the Most Effective Columbus, Ohio Property Search

The Robert Weiler Company

And determine whether the government plans any upgrades in the future; this is a telltale sign of an up-and-coming hot spot. Tip 4: Tap into Transportation. If you think you’ve found a great area that passes all of the aforementioned criteria, now it’s time to look into transportation. Tip 3: Learn About Locals and Lifestyle.

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New Year, New You: Transforming Your Appraisal Career in 2023

McKissock

Aside from that, there are also private mortgage insurance (PMI) providers, like Radian, MGIC, or Genworth that may have open appraisal-related jobs. Property Investor – As an appraiser, you have a good understanding of when and where to buy land and/or developed property to sell for a profit or for income-producing potential.

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How to Retire: A Guide for Real Estate Appraisers

McKissock

Needs” will include housing, food, supplemental medical insurance, and transportation, among other items. (If Invest in your professional development with one-hour, non-credit webinars presented by experts. If the government prints more money—inflating the currency—the value of that money will drop, causing a rise in prices.

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How to Retire: A Guide for Real Estate Appraisers

McKissock

Needs” will include housing, food, supplemental medical insurance, and transportation, among other items. (If Invest in your professional development with one-hour, non-credit webinars presented by experts. If the government prints more money—inflating the currency—the value of that money will drop, causing a rise in prices.