Housing Wire

JUNE 8, 2021

Regions Bank is looking to make a big dent in the home improvement lending space , striking a deal to acquire EnerBank USA for $960 million in cash. billion as of March 31, 2021 and is one of America’s largest specialized home improvement lenders. billion in home improvement projects.

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 23, 2020

There’s a mainstay in mortgage finance poised to help in working from home. The Federal Housing Administration’s 203(k) rehabilitation mortgage insurance program is designed for borrowers to renovate when they purchase or refinance. In turn, the program opens access to much-needed renovation capital for borrowers.

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Assurance Financial

APRIL 18, 2022

After your purchase, you can renovate the property to make it suit your tastes and fit your needs. Depending on the extent and cost of your home improvement goals, you might need to take out a loan for renovations. A home renovation loan is most likely not going to be the same as your mortgage.

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Realtor

AUGUST 1, 2018

We found an FHA-approved lender, and in no time, we were on our way to buying our first home with a government-backed loan. But in the middle of this process, someone asked us how much our mortgage insurance would be. “Mortgage insurance?” You’re on the hook for mortgage insurance for the life of the loan.

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Realtor

AUGUST 1, 2018

We found an FHA-approved lender, and in no time, we were on our way to buying our first home with a government-backed loan. But in the middle of this process, someone asked us how much our mortgage insurance would be. “Mortgage insurance?” You’re on the hook for mortgage insurance for the life of the loan.

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D Fritz Appraisals

OCTOBER 11, 2022

Home appraisals are a vital part of the home buying process as they have a big influence on the amount a lending institution will loan the buyer. They are also used to assess the value of the home for home improvement loans and insurance evaluations. What is a Home Appraisal and Why is it Important?

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AmeriMac

APRIL 15, 2024

The appraisal value is used by the lender to determine the loan-to-value ratio (LTV), which is the ratio of the loan amount to the appraised value of the home. The LTV ratio has a direct impact on the terms of the mortgage, including the interest rate and the need for private mortgage insurance (PMI).

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