Housing Wire

OCTOBER 1, 2024

RESPA Section 8 and CFPB Regulation X maintain firm prohibitions against kickbacks and unearned fees, with particular statutory exemptions, about all settlement services involving federally related mortgage loans. ” 12 U.S.C. Unambiguously, 12 U.S.C. 2607(c)(3) and 12 C.F.R.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

FHA loans are a popular option for first-time homebuyers or those who don’t have a lot of cash saved for a down payment, because the loans require a minimum of 3.5% VA loans offer a 100% financing option for qualifying military service members and veterans, and don’t require mortgage insurance. points from the 7.5%

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

If you make your living by originating new mortgage loans, I don’t have to tell you that the business is changing. You probably already know that the MBA’s latest mortgage forecast puts the purchase money at 75% of all loan volume. That means you’ve been thinking about real estate agents…a lot. Who saw that coming?

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 11, 2023

These lawsuits threaten to radically reshape the residential brokerage landscape, and could be the catalyst for a fat decline in the annual commission pool as well as the industry shedding as many as 80% of agents, according to a team of analysts at Keefe Bruyette Woods. Relatedly, the commission rates could decline by 200 bps or more.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 7, 2022

Worldwide sales of non-fungible tokens, better known – of course – as NFTs, catapulted from $94.9 It also gives real estate agents ideas. Absolutely, I will offer an NFT option to sellers within the next year,” said Richard Hopen, a Compass agent in Short Hills, New Jersey. That’s when a 70-year-old brick home in the St.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 25, 2024

31, 2023, and has since reshaped the business practices for real estate brokerages and agents across the country. With NAR’s settlement requiring agents to have a signed buyer agency agreement with every buyer that spells out how much the agent will be paid in a transaction, many believed that buyers using a loan from the U.S.

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Housing Wire

JULY 17, 2024

Amongst the most substantial terms of that agreement is a blanket ban on the requirement that agents subscribe to MLSs to offer or accept compensation for their work. There has been quite a bit of discussion already about how this will impact the traditional residential purchase. Dramatic change is what it means.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 16, 2024

In a down market disrupted by the commission lawsuits, agents and LOs are considering working in a dual capacity. The company recently launched a mortgage brokerage firm that offers a plug-and-play program for real estate agents to become mortgage loan officers, a practice called dual licensing. according to the company.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 1, 2024

When Hometap launched in 2017, the Boston-based fintech offered an unorthodox answer to this question for homeowners looking for an alternative to a loan. In return, Hometap gets an agreed-upon percentage of the sale price or appraised value within a 10-year period. The annual investment volume in the U.S. billion have been completed.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Our for-sale growth pillars mark the pathway to meeting our goals to grow customer transaction share from 3% to 6% by the end of 2025 and grow revenue alongside that transaction share growth,” Jeremy Wacksman, Zillow’s chief operating officer, said. The law went into effect at the start of 2024.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 24, 2021

Real estate agents and LOs: the great collaboration. Technology has given consumers the power of choice and expedited the entire real estate purchasing process. In an interview with HousingWire, Jacobson mostly wanted to discuss UWM’s broker agreement , specifically a passage in section 2.03 This is just them talking.”

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 19, 2024

Several real estate groups recently criticized the Consumer Federation of America’s support for uncoupled buyer and seller agent real estate commissions, writing in HousingWire that, “CFA has seemingly lost sight of its core purpose advocating for those most in need of consumer protection.”

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

But for mortgage industry professionals hampered by fewer sales opportunities since the Fed’s streak of rate hikes began in March 2022, will this be the start of better days? Some real estate agents think interest rate cuts could be offset by a surge of demand that creates more bidding wars and higher sale prices.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

Let’s look at what private money lenders do and how they operate, as well as the potential benefits of using private or hard money loans and how to locate and select a reputable private money lender. Understand where the funding comes from, whether it’s from the lender or a syndicated loan with funds given by multiple investors.

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 28, 2023

on Thursday — funded a loan volume of $1.7 billion across 4,768 loans in the first six months of 2023. In Q2, Better’s origination volume was $900 million across 2,421 loans, compared to production of $800 million across 2,347 loans funded in Q1. Better’s funded loan volume of $1.7

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 1, 2023

Its centralized call center business model, which Rocket relied upon to dominate an unprecedented refi market , isn’t as durable when interest rates are high, there are few refi opportunities and having strong relationships with real estate agents is what brings home the bacon. And Rocket is well aware.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Just a couple years ago there was incredible momentum building around alternative ways to purchase, sell and extract value from residential properties. The highly competitive purchase market and bidding wars gave rise to power buyer models to help non cash buyers compete. homeowners. According to the latest Q2 report from the St.

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The Close

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

In this “How to Buy a Multifamily Property” guide, I’ll walk you through deciding which type of multifamily property you want to purchase, picking the right lender, and running the numbers to ensure profitability. Purchasing a multifamily property is an excellent way for investors to generate steady income.

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HomeLight

MARCH 7, 2024

But what happens if you’re now facing the decision of submitting a buyer cancellation of the purchase agreement? In this guide, we’ll break down what you need to know about buyer cancellation of a purchase agreement. What is a home purchase agreement?

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

More than a few real estate agents have come to dread calling the closing company to find out when they can close. Loan officers dread having to email an appraisal firm for the report they’re waiting on. Missing information that’s required to process the loan or finalize the closing.

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The Close

JANUARY 16, 2025

If youre looking to buy a home but have financial concerns or hesitations about bank loans, choosing the rent-to-own path is a great option, as opposed to the traditional mortgage path. A rent to own home is a type of real estate investment when a tenant purchases the property theyre renting after a specific time.

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Networks that have earliest visibility at the consumer points of intention will capture the data to win loans, provide servicing, create content and build a loyal audience. Portals will authenticate identity, validate content, facilitate standard agreements, and ensure timely payments between buyers and sellers of homes and service providers.

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Housing Wire

JULY 13, 2021

Guaranteed Rate, the Chicago-based mortgage lender , and Compass, the New York City-headquartered residential real estate brokerage , “entered into a definitive agreement to form OriginPoint , a new mortgage origination company,” according to a press release Tuesday. 2 brokerages in residential sales volume nationally – and bitter rivals.

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The Close

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Build a network of reliable professionals like real estate agents, contractors, and property managers. Have a clear investment strategy and long-term goals before purchasing. Next, draft an operating agreement that outlines your company’s purpose, structure, and governance.

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Realtor.com

JANUARY 7, 2021

First, let’s talk about why a home buyer might not be approved for a loan. Still, pre-approval is not a guarantee that a buyer will get a loan. The most likely reasons for a loan being shot down include the following: The buyer’s credit score isn’t as high as the lender requires.

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HomeLight

DECEMBER 28, 2023

Whether it’s to buy a house with a lower interest rate or to purchase a property from a family member, more home shoppers today are asking: Can I take over mortgage payments?” In this post, we will walk you through everything you need to know about transferring or “assuming” a home loan. What types of loans are assumable?

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Redfin

MARCH 7, 2025

Comparable sales (comps) Reviewing recent sales of similar homes in your area, called real estate comps , helps determine a fair listing price. How to price your home for sale A good starting point is to get your Redfin Estimate , which gives you a ballpark figure of what your home is worth and what price you could sell your house for.

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HomeLight

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Perhaps the biggest gear that needs to turn in your favor is the mortgage loan. Find a Top Buyer’s Agent to Guide You HomeLight can connect you with a top-rated real estate agent familiar with mortgage contingencies and home listings in your area. The most experienced agents know how to safeguard your earnest money and time.

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HomeLight

JANUARY 17, 2024

Buying a house is a major milestone, but what happens when you have second thoughts, or you can’t fulfill the agreement you signed? Backing out of a home purchase isn’t a decision made lightly, yet it’s a scenario that buyers might face. But what’s the real meaning of backing out of a home purchase?

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HomeLight

AUGUST 4, 2022

You have options, such as a rent-back agreement, aka, a lease-back deal, that would allow you to stay in the home you just sold a bit longer to give you time to find a new place, to wait for the next home to be built , or to let your children finish the school year. What is a rent-back agreement?

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HomeLight

AUGUST 11, 2023

Now that you have a purchase offer in hand, you’re in the home stretch, so to speak, of selling your house — but don’t sign the paperwork or pop the champagne just yet. Find a top real estate agent near you We analyze millions of home sales to find real estate agents that sell homes faster and for more money.

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Toronto Realty Blog

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Peter tells John, “I wanted to let you know that I am going to list the condo for sale.” The property is listed for sale and ends up selling after about three weeks. Bob the Buyer is a young man who is purchasing his first home, and is excited to move into the condo in the fall. And what does Bob the Buyer do?

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HomeLight

MARCH 20, 2023

That means a large majority of homebuyers must consider the sale of their current home prior to buying a new one. Most often, this type of scenario calls for a home sale contingency. We analyze over 27 million transactions and thousands of reviews to determine which agent is best for you based on your needs.

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The Close

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Ill explore exactly what a probate lead is, the pros and cons of probate leads and properties, and how to find and purchase them. In most cases, probate leads refer to real estate properties that become available for sale as part of the legal process following an individuals passing. What is a Probate Lead?

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HomeLight

AUGUST 31, 2021

These are all areas where a knowledgeable buyer’s agent who’s got lots of new-build experience and local builder connections can be invaluable. And if you thought buying new construction without an agent would save you a few bucks in commission, think again. In this article: The value of a real estate agent in buying new construction.

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Realty Biz

JANUARY 19, 2024

From three decades working as a Realtor, there are common denominators for first-time home buyers going through the purchase process with ease. Interviewing and selecting a buyer's agent and choosing a mortgage lender and real estate attorney are vital steps. Being prepared is a significant factor in having a stress free transaction.

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Realty Biz

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

Question from Ellie in ID: Hi Brian, We had a purchase offer accepted more than four months ago but it hasn’t closed yet. We’ve talked to our agent about renegotiating the price so that we are comfortable with the monthly payment. When you sign a purchase agreement for real estate, you’re legally bound to the contract terms.

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