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Better introduces VA refi loan with no appraisal or closing costs

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New York-based digital mortgage lender Better.com launched a streamline refinance loan product on Monday that aims to help military veterans and service members save money on long-term interest expenses and closing costs. of the loan amount) compared to the VA’s purchase, construction and cash-out refi options.

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The Federal Reserve’s housing recession dilemma

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Interestingly, employment for residential construction workers typically one of the first areas to experience declines before a recession has not yet seen its usual downturn. This sector is closely tied to the overall economic cycle and tends to show patterns before every recession observed in recent modern history.

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The 11 do’s and don’ts of buying a new build

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Navigating the home buying process often begins with deciding between a new build or an existing homeand while new construction offers exciting possibilities, it also comes with unique challenges. Cosmetic updates like flooring, paint or finish work can sometimes be done after closing at a lower cost.

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Tom Davis shares non-QM opportunities to capitalize heading into 2025

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Davis also highlights Deephaven’s edge in products like their Ground-Up Construction and Fix-and-Flip products, offering originators essential tools and training. Tom Davis: Investor transactions are still close to 28% of the overall purchase market. Many investors prefer to close in the name of an LLC.

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Here’s why we won’t build millions of new homes

Housing Wire

Since a Fed president makes this claim, it’s worth examining the data closely as he and his staff should be able to see the same housing data we are all looking at. A lower Fed funds rate can assist with land purchases and apartment construction, but that process would take considerable time before we see any development.

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DataDigest: Construction costs easing for homebuilders

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New home construction exploded early in the pandemic as soaring home demand squeezed existing inventory nationwide, giving homebuilders a much bigger share of a shrinking pie. Index values for most construction inputs are down from 2022 but remain above pre-pandemic levels. That could set the backdrop for a slower pace of construction.

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Nearly half of home sellers are offering concessions

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of home sales from January through March included concessions such as money toward repairs, closing costs or mortgage rate buydowns. a year ago and close to the record figure of 45.1% According to a new report from Redfin , 44.4% Thats up from 39.3% at the start of 2023. That figure nearly doubled from 36.4%