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New American Funding onboards top Chicago loan officer 

Housing Wire

New American Funding (NAF) has snagged top Chicago loan officer Larry Steinway as it looks to grow its presence in the Chicagoland area. billion of loan volume in his nearly 30-year career, started at NAF on April 1 as its vice president producing area sales manager tasked with expanding the lender’s footprint in the Chicagoland area.

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Working with buyers in the nation’s hottest housing market

Housing Wire

Jay Garrett, a loan officer at Supreme Lending ’s McClellan Branch in Austin, said he is seeing 10 to 40 offers on houses no matter where they are in Austin, and cash offers are winning the day because sellers don’t want to have to worry about the house appraising too low for someone who needs financing. “If

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Appraisal Trends: Mastering Property Conditions and Location on the Appraisal Review

Genworth MI Blog

Handling property condition concerns on the appraisal report That said, if photos or notes outlined in the appraisal report cause concern for the reviewer, further inspection or repairs may be required. Property conditions that impact subject livability, soundness, and/or structural integrity may cause such further inspection/repairs.

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Class Valuation’s CIO on solving the appraisal conundrum

Housing Wire

As we’re implementing technology, we always try to think of things that are going to improve the experience for all stakeholders: homeowners, real estate agents, investors, rating agencies, appraisers, loan officers, mortgage brokers. Everybody is affected by the appraisal process.

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Why Manufactured Housing Deserves a Fresh Look

Genworth MI Blog

Remember when loan officers avoided underwriting loans for manufactured housing for fear of low commissions, foreclosure risks, and the added complexities of underwriting those types of “unreliable” homes? For some, these myths still flood our thoughts when a potential borrower approaches us about a loan for a manufactured home.

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A property tax reckoning is coming

Housing Wire

In Spokane, Washington, a mortgage loan officer at a regional bank has seen five borrowers qualify for a mortgage for one amount, only to have that number slashed a few months later. In contrast, home appraisals are ordered up only when a house sells and is financed with a mortgage, or when an owner chooses to refinance.

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The REO Guide: 10 Steps to Buying a Bank-Owned Home

PennyMac

Step 2: Find a Lender and Discuss REO Financing. Once you’ve found a property you are interested in, talk to a lender about your financing options. Your agent should also be able to tell you if you need to hire anyone else, such as an attorney or an inspection service, depending on your state and situation.