Housing Wire

MARCH 22, 2023

HousingWire recently spoke to Tom Kriby, vice president of client development and partnerships at Westwood Insurance Agency, about how working with an insurance agency can simplify the closing process for their customers, even in times of interest rate uncertainty. Take insurance, for example.

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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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