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Financial planner: Reverse mortgages can help retirees with high property taxes

Housing Wire

A retired public school teacher living in the Pacific Northwest told MarketWatch that he is feeling stressed by high property taxes on a fixed income and asks if he would be a good candidate for a financial adviser. for 49 years, and my property taxes rise quickly. I have lived in Edmonds, Wash.

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Re-thinking property tax reporting can help meet lenders’ need for speed

Housing Wire

As these companies examine critical operational workflows, the property tax reporting process often stands out as an opportunity for re-engineering. Digitizing Property Tax Reporting. Given there are over 22,000 tax agencies in the U.S.,

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How lenders can improve property tax estimation processes to bolster borrower satisfaction

Housing Wire

Plaza Home Mortgage was no exception, as it sought to improve its property tax estimation process. This case study explores how the correspondent lender was able to reduce its property tax estimation time by upwards of 90% per loan by implementing CoreLogic’s Property Tax Estimator (PTE).

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Commercial Real Estate Appraisal: How to Reduce Commercial Property Taxes

Appraisal Hub

However, with great property comes great responsibility, including the inevitable property taxes that can significantly impact your bottom line. Understanding the nuances of commercial real estate appraisal is key to navigating these waters and potentially reducing your commercial property taxes. is the first step.

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Need a Property Tax Appeal?

D Fritz Appraisals

What to do When Your Property Tax Assessment Seems Too High. In early January each year, every home in British Columbia receives its property tax assessment notice through the mail from BC Assessment. Some property owners may be surprised and possibly even concerned with their home property assessment amount.

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Black Knight rolls out tool to minimize fee cure expenses

Housing Wire

Black Knight this week launched a tool that enables lenders to compare loan estimates and closing disclosures from closed loans to minimize expenses in a higher rate environment. The post Black Knight rolls out tool to minimize fee cure expenses appeared first on HousingWire. The Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) projects about $2.4

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CoreLogic’s Digital Tax Portal increases payment accuracy for servicers

Housing Wire

When facing a challenging and uncertain market, servicers will naturally seek a tax vendor they can trust. CoreLogic has led the residential property tax industry for years. Inaccurate property tax payments lead to refunds, penalties, and a diminished homeowner experience.