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Fannie Mae: Policymakers should look elsewhere to improve affordability

Housing Wire

An affordable housing advocate, who requested anonymity, called the report “stunning,” because it indicates Fannie Mae is only lending to low-income borrowers with the most pristine of credit histories. “A Palim said that a fair lending analysis was outside of the scope of the research paper.

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How reverse mortgages could improve financial stability for older homeowners

Housing Wire

CM : Firstly, reverse mortgages, whether government-insured or proprietary, are non-recourse loans. Also, an independent appraisal during the loan process locks in the property’s market value at the time the reverse mortgage loan is funded. Not tax advice. Consult a tax professional. †

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Taking the leap: The benefits of buying vs. renting a home

Housing Wire

“Like investing in the stock market, setting aside emergency savings and saving for retirement, homeownership is another vehicle that may offer the potential to build wealth,” says Citi Home Lending Officer John Gnisci. Homeowners may also be eligible for tax deductions which renters may be unable to utilize.

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Mr. Cooper exits reverse servicing space with sale to MAM

Housing Wire

The same day Mr. Cooper announced the initiation of the Champion sale, the company also announced that it completed the sale of title insurance and settlement services provider Title365 to digital lending software company Blend Labs, Inc. in a deal valued at $500 million in cash and retained interest.

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Should You Buy a Home or Keep Renting? How To Decide in 7 Steps

Realtor

Hammond , a Chase private-client home lending adviser. When considering the overall cost of homeownership, the price of insurance and property taxes will vary based on community and location,” Ross says. Keep in mind that property taxes vary widely by state and city.

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Unwrapping what to expect in your home inspection, appraisal and closing

Housing Wire

“Something buyers aren’t aware of is that the appraisal process can take a while, depending on location, geography and the number of appraisers available at a company,” said Anthony Masseria, Vice President and Area Lending Manager at Citi. The Citi team wants you to feel confident during your home-buying journey.

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Home Appraisals – What Do They Look For?

D Fritz Appraisals

Home appraisers are trained to inspect and measure your property and perform comparisons that result in an accurate valuation for the current housing market. 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. Valuation for insurance claims.

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