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Why lenders should be asking for a title check at loan application

Housing Wire

Now, it’s not uncommon to find these and other potential issues during the title search and curative process. But traditionally, this depth of information isn’t provided until after title is ordered and the commitment is returned. We began by integrating directly with our title partners’ core production systems.

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How to Search Property Records and Learn Everything About A House

HomeLight

A top real estate agent can serve as an invaluable transaction coordinator during steps like the title search and deed transfer. Major changes” can include sales or transfers of ownership, tax liens , and changes to the home’s square footage if there have been additions to the property.

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House Deed vs Title: How to Keep Their Meanings Straight

HomeLight

Essentially, title and deed are both related to the important question of who truly owns a particular piece of real estate and has the rights to it. Let’s take a deeper look at what a house title is; the different types of deeds used in real estate; and related terms including chain of title, title search, title insurance, and title abstract.

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How Long Does It Take to Close On a House With Cash in 2022? Here’s Your Timeline

HomeLight

A cash sale: Start to finish. Every home sale has its quirks, but in general, “a cash sale can be turned over in a week to two weeks,” according to Suz Poepke Pohl, owner and escrow agent at Cygneture Title for the past 10 years. With a cash sale, you can skip a few steps in the typical closing process.

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Find Cash Home Buyers in Houston for a Fast, Simple Sale

HomeLight

Do you need to connect with cash home buyers in Houston for a fast sale? Whatever your reason for needing a quick sale without making expensive repairs, Houston is teeming with cash home buyers ready to make you an offer no matter your home’s condition. Need to Sell Your House Fast in Houston? No showings, no repairs, no open houses.

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17 Home Closing Delays and How You Can Avoid Them

HomeLight

There’s a house for sale that you want to buy. 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. Requesting a reasonable decrease in the sale price based on the cost of repairs. You send your offer to the seller.

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The Ultimate Mortgage Loan Documents Checklist For First-Time Homebuyers

HomeLight

As Richie Helali , mortgage sales leader at HomeLight Loans explains “You have to actually report the income. They will also consider your current and previous debts that resulted in foreclosures or bankruptcies. Bankruptcy paperwork. Bank statements. Credit cards and other lines of credit. Car payments. Divorce decree.

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