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Warehouse lenders stung by FGMC’s bankruptcy

Housing Wire

Recent pleadings filed in the bankruptcy case of First Guaranty Mortgage Corp. FGMC and its affiliate, Maverick II Holdings LLC , on June 30 filed to reorganize under Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. Samples reveals in his declaration that FGMC was hemorrhaging cash just prior to filing for bankruptcy protection — posting a $23.3

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How to Shut Down Housing Market Fear in 3 Simple Responses

BAM Media

1: Foreclosures & Bankruptcies Still Below Pre-Pandemic Levels Consumers still worry that were heading for a repeat of the Great Recession of 2008. Number one, foreclosures and bankruptcies were rising in 2005, -6, -7, and -8. People who cannot realistically afford a home are far less likely to be approved for a loan.

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 MAXEX seeks to capitalize on expanding non-QM market

Housing Wire

MAXEX , a major mortgage trading and aggregating platform, has unveiled a series of new programs designed to serve originators and loan buyers in the growing non-QM lending market. Facilitating forward-trading agreements, which allow platform users to sell loan pools at a future date with pre-negotiated terms and pricing.’.

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Pre Approval vs Pre Qualified vs Underwritten Pre Approval: What’s It All Mean?

HomeLight

Do you know the difference between pre approval vs pre qualified when it comes to mortgage loans? Marcus Rittman, director of mortgage operations at HomeLight Home Loans, has seen that “the catalyst for most homeowners wanting to get approved for a mortgage is finding a home that they love.” Don’t let that be you!

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Are We Heading Towards a Housing Bubble?

McKissock

It didn’t help that the Federal Reserve was not strictly regulating the bank’s loan screening and approval process. Therefore, the banks approved mortgages to customers without regard for their ability to repay the loan. Other fields also faced bankruptcy due to credit issues.

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Get Ready Financially to Buy a Home With These Tips

Realty Biz

Check Your Credit Scores Part of getting pre-approved for a mortgage is increasing your credit scores. Lenders use this score to assess the risk of lending to you. Lowering your DTI ratio by reducing debts and increasing income can enhance your chances of mortgage approval.

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Eliminating Stringent Contingencies: How to Make a Contingent Offer Stronger

HomeLight

That’s why financed offers come with appraisal contingencies — the loan can’t clear until the home has been appraised and the lender knows they’re not lending you too much for the home. Unless you’re paying cash for a house, your best course of action is to include a pre-approval letter from a mortgage lender with your offer.