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Bankruptcy judge approves Celink stipulation in RMF bankruptcy case

Housing Wire

In addition to removing a major player from the industry, the bankruptcy also ultimately forced Ginnie Mae to assume control over its extensive portfolio of Home Equity Conversion Mortgage (HECM)-backed Securities (HMBS), straining the government-owned corporation’s resources as well as reverse mortgage industry liquidity in the secondary market.

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Opinion: Title and settlement fees aren’t a barrier to homeownership

Housing Wire

The borrower’s largest life-of-loan costs are the property taxes and recording fees paid at closing plus the accumulated cost of annual property taxes paid over the life of the loan. It’s notable, for example, that any discussion about taxes and government fees baked into closing costs has been absent in this debate.

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The Complete Guide to Buying a Home As a Government Employee

Raleigh Realty

Buying a Home As a Government Employee Are you a government employee preparing to buy a home? With the right resources, you can ensure a successful investment and one in which you may save tens of thousands of dollars thanks to being a government employee. Who Is a Government Employee?

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How the Ohio COVID-19 Tax Relief Reduces Your Commercial Property Value

The Robert Weiler Company

Regular property tax contests are valued as of January 1 of the tax year in question. For instance, those contesting their property taxes for the tax year 2020 will be contesting their property’s value as it existed on January 1, 2020. Getting Started With The Ohio Property Tax Contest Process.

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Expert Witness Testimony: The Indispensable Role of Real Estate Appraisers in Legal Disputes

Boston Appraisal

In legal disputes, the accurate valuation of real estate can be pivotal, making real estate appraisers key expert witnesses. Their specialized knowledge and objective analysis provide crucial evidence that can shed light on complex issues, shape legal strategies, and underpin strong case arguments.

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When borrowers ‘ghost’ their servicers

Housing Wire

But to simplify their operations, servicers voluntarily offered the safeguard for all borrowers, not only those who had loans guaranteed by government agencies, such as Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. We already know that government staff were low, to begin with. A lot of people left work and didn’t come back during COVID.

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The Treasury’s $10B Homeowners Assistance Fund

Housing Wire

Trouble paying for firewood, heating oil or back property taxes for your home because of Covid-19? The funds can, potentially, be used to pay debt owed the government, in the form of delinquent property taxes. The funds can also be used by nonprofit or government entities to make down payment assistance loans.