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Mortgage industry takes another stand against the FHFA’s DTI fee

Housing Wire

Mortgage industry trade groups such as the MBA say the new deadline helps, but it doesn’t fix an unworkable problem that represents both a logistical nightmare and also confusion to the customer. But the DTI portion of the changes to the pricing grid was pushed back to Aug.

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Opinion: Title companies committed to promoting homeownership for all

Housing Wire

Prospective homebuyers face an obstacle course of challenges – from financing to logistics – once they make the decision to purchase a home. Fees add up in transaction While the cost of title insurance is less than.5% ALTA has a website dedicated to informing consumers about the closing process and the benefits of title insurance.

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Porch breaks into insurtech with $100M acquisition

Housing Wire

Porch, led by CEO Matt Ehrlichman, acquired home insurance company Homeowners of America , mover marketing and data firm V12 , home inspection company Palm-Tech and roofing contractor software company iRoofing. The big acquisition is for Homeowners of America, an insurance company that operates in six states and is licensed in 31 more.

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Porch acquires mortgage software firm Floify for $90M

Housing Wire

With the most recent acquisition of Floify, Porch will expand “its early access to high-intent homebuyers who need key services including insurance, warranty and moving services,” the company said in a statement.

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As states set up their HAF programs, servicers complain of chaos

Housing Wire

Still, they say rollout of HAF has been a qualified success – for all the logistical headaches, the financial assistance is helping borrowers stay in their homes. HousingWire spoke to servicers to gain insight into how the rollout was going for industry players. “In

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Buyer agency: a crucial historical shift in real estate

Housing Wire

Even on that topic, without this dedicated representation, a buyer would face the logistical nightmare of coordinating viewings with multiple listing agents, a task hindered by inefficiencies and delays. Buyer’s agents facilitates so much more than just being a glorified door-opener, like many outsiders would have people believe.

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Essential Services for a Smooth Move

Eppraisal

Moving to a new place is an exciting adventure, but it can also be a daunting task filled with logistical challenges. From changing utilities to updating insurance, there are several crucial tasks that need to be addressed to ensure a seamless transition.