Housing Wire

AUGUST 30, 2022

The next job loss recession, when it happens, will have more foreclosures, short sales, and bankruptcies. The 2005 bankruptcy reform laws and the 2010 Qualified Mortgage laws, once passed, created an expansion that has produced the highest quality homeowners in our lifetime.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 8, 2021

.” Getting ahead of this flawed premise, I wrote a series of articles that point out that this isn’t the credit bubble of 2002-2005, and the loans post-2010 were good. We have gone from near 5 million loans in forbearance to finally breaking under 1 million recently. America came back strong, and we left this crew in the dust.

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Realty Biz

AUGUST 29, 2022

Many more homes have been sold since then and some have even gone through short sales. But what is a short sale exactly, and how is it any different than a regular sale, bankruptcy, or foreclosure? How does a short sale affect you as a homeowner? What You Need to Know About Short Sales.

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CT Homes

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

A defining term that emerged shortly after the collapse was the “short sale”. In the years following, short sales were the driving force behind a majority of all total real estate transactions. But what is the short sale process and how does it work? . What is a Short Sale?

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RIS Media

JANUARY 29, 2021

Between prime (highest-quality) and subprime (lowest-quality) home loans are a category called “Alt-A mortgages.” . The federal government sets guidelines for Qualified Mortgages that focus on a borrower’s ability to repay the loan. How Are Requirements Different for Alt-A Loans? An Alt-A loan may be available sooner.

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HomeLight

MAY 24, 2022

But just how long does it take to close on a house with cash, compared to a traditional loan? The bulk of the time, however, is consumed by loan underwriting and processing. While this typically takes just a few days, if the home has been through a foreclosure or short sale, it could take longer. Bankruptcy.

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HomeLight

JANUARY 13, 2022

An appraisal contingency allows a buyer to walk away from a sale if after an appraisal is completed if the value of the home is found to be less than the purchase price. You’ll likely need this type of contingency even if you’ve been preapproved for a mortgage as that process does not guarantee that you’ll get a loan.

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Kyle Handy

JANUARY 20, 2023

You can target advertising on Google or Facebook to people interested in bankruptcy or foreclosure. To be even more creative, you could target those looking up information about a foreclosed home, what it takes to recover a foreclosed property, or how to navigate a short sale with a lender. House flipping can be expensive.

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HomeLight

MAY 23, 2022

Schaus does business in the area of Fort Bragg, which means that Department of Veterans Affairs home loans ( VA loans ) are used very often by buyers. Be aware of minimum property standards for certain loans. Say they got an offer for $135,000 cash, but also a VA loan offer for $135,000. Pros of listing a home ‘as is’.

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The Close

MARCH 15, 2022

One year later, in September 2008 when Lehman Brothers—the nation’s fourth-largest investment bank—filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, it signaled the start of the largest real estate crash of our lifetime. Short sales and foreclosures quickly became the norm. It was like someone turned off Niagara Falls. I was fortunate.

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HomeLight

JULY 31, 2021

According to the latest data from Ellie Mae, the purchase loans are taking an average of 50 days to close as of May 2021. The next step is to “ clear title ,” a process that shows the house is free of any liens, judgments, or bankruptcies that would prevent the transfer of ownership. Be careful of signing with a wholesaler.

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HomeLight

AUGUST 10, 2022

Founded in 2014 , We Buy Houses Hotlanta is a family-owned operation that advertises Creative Real Estate and Short Sale certifications on their website. That includes 61 days on market, plus the typical 54 days it takes to close on a purchase loan. Sale timeline. 1% to 3% of sale price on top of commission.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 14, 2025

Foreclosures and bankruptcy The housing bubble years were marked by a massive credit boom and not necessarily due to low mortgage rates. In fact, mortgage rates over the last decade have been lower almost every month compared to those during the housing bubble years and we have not seen the massive sales we saw from 2002-2005.

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HomeLight

DECEMBER 2, 2021

One of them is a short sale. The process is complicated and confusing, often leaving a worrisome question in its wake: How long does a short sale stay on your credit? What is a short sale? Helali advises consulting your loan servicer, as requirements vary amongst lenders. The process. The timeline.

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HomeLight

DECEMBER 1, 2021

We also connected with HomeLight Home Loans Mortgage Sales Leader Richie Helali, who offered an insider’s look at mortgage options that could help you hold on to your home — or let it go without falling into foreclosure. You’re maxed out on second loans and now you owe more than your home’s value. Negotiate a loan modification.

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HomeLight

JULY 31, 2020

Loan approval. For most buyers, financing a home through a bank or lender with a mortgage loan is necessary to purchase the property. Because the entire sale hinges on securing this loan, it is a top criteria for closing, and it’s also the most common reason for a delay in the closing process. Dodge move.

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HomeLight

OCTOBER 29, 2020

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. Plus, you’ll want to include a financing contingency in your purchase contract which states that the home loan has to clear before the deal can close.

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HomeLight

JULY 29, 2022

When you’re buying a house, the list of what can go wrong at closing includes everything from issues with the mortgage loan and buyer’s credit, insurance snags, appraisal problems, title claims, and events beyond everyone’s control (such as natural disasters, or buyer or seller illness or death). Get it ASAP and look it over thoroughly.

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