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Flyhomes acquires Home Sale Assured

Housing Wire

Proptech firm Flyhomes has entered into an agreement to purchase Innovative Holdings, LLC’s “buy before you sell” platform Home Sale Assured. In the acquisition, Flyhomes will be acquiring the Home Sale Assured brand and Meadow will join Flyhomes as VP of partnerships. The terms of the deal were not disclosed.

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Small lenders face onslaught of agency loans returned to sender

Housing Wire

The repurchase-request volume, which includes both depository lenders and nonbanks, is being driven up this year by the huge volume of lower-rate loans made in 2020 and 2021 that Fannie and Freddie are continuing to vet for loan-sale representations and warranties violations. John Toohig, head of whole loan trading at raymond james.

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MBA seeks clarity on GSE investment property policies

Housing Wire

The Mortgage Bankers Association on Tuesday sent a letter to Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen and Federal Housing Finance Agency Director Mark Calabria expressing concern over several amendments to the Senior Preferred Stock Purchase Agreements announced in January , including changes to investment properties.

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Is there racial bias baked into GSE underwriting?

Housing Wire

For example, on a 95% LTV purchase with a 640 FICO, there is an additional 275 bp fee added on top of the base g-fees and MI expense. With private capital protecting losses down to almost catastrophic risk levels in the event of default, why then do they charge such exorbitant premiums on top of that coverage?

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What Does It Mean to Back Out of a Home Purchase?

HomeLight

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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Our Home Buyer Wasn’t Approved for a Loan—What Now?

Realtor.com

The buyer’s debt-to-income ratio (a figure that sums up how much money the buyer owes creditors vs. how much money the buyer makes) may not be sufficient. When buyers sign a purchase agreement, they typically put up a certain amount of money to show their commitment to buying a property.

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Vital Steps to Take When Purchasing Your First Home

Realty Biz

From three decades working as a Realtor, there are common denominators for first-time home buyers going through the purchase process with ease. This includes understanding the terminology, legal aspects, and financial considerations of purchasing a property. By following these steps, you can easily navigate the real estate market.