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Lenders: Looking to simplify closings? Work with an insurance agency

Housing Wire

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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Michigan attorney general reissues reverse mortgage consumer alert

Housing Wire

As long as you retain ownership of the home and pay the property taxes, the loan will not become due.” “It can be used to make home repairs, pay for medical expenses, or to supplement retirement income. A lender makes monthly payments to you based on the equity in your home, using your home as collateral.

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

Housing Wire

But be sure to consider how other recurring costs that may come with homeownership – such as homeowners insurance, property taxes and common charges like HOA fees – factor into your total monthly housing expense. Homeowners may also be eligible for tax deductions which renters may be unable to utilize. NMLS #412915.

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Pennymac profits are up as it tests for a recession

Housing Wire

In the event of a recession with increasing delinquencies, servicers are required to advance funds for expenses such as property taxes, insurance, principal and interest payments. . Pennymac reported projected needs for servicing advances in adverse scenarios. With total available liquidity of 2.8

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Home Appraisals – What Do They Look For?

D Fritz Appraisals

They are also used to assess the value of the home for home improvement loans and insurance evaluations. Read on for more information about how a home appraiser determines the value of your property. A home appraisal is a legal document containing information that determines the current fair market value of a new or existing property.

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

Housing Wire

During closing, buyers sign several legal documents and pay additional fees, some of which are recurring costs like property tax. Others are one-time closing costs expenses, which may include: loan origination fees, application fee, mortgage broker fee, title insurance, appraisal fees, title search fee and other miscellaneous payments.

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Different Property Valuation Methods

East Coast Appraisal

Income Approach The income approach considers and capitalizes the property's potential income into a present value estimate. The appraiser gathers property rental income data, such as lease agreements, rent rolls, and occupancy rates.