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Cause for concern? FHA, VA delinquencies are rising quickly

Housing Wire

By stage, the 30-day delinquency rate decreased 9 bps to 2.03%, the 60-day rate increased 3 bps to 0.76%, and the 90-day rate jumped 11 bps to 1.19%. The higher delinquency rates for FHA and VA loans are attributed to borrowers with lower credit scores and higher debt-to-income ratios.

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First-time homebuyers becoming first-time home sellers

Housing Wire

Whatever that looks like, they’re kind of maxing out with the debt-to-income ratio. The primary difficulty cited was the effort required 63% were surprised by the demands of staging, showings and repairs, while 37% were caught off guard by the emotional toll. They’re getting a loan. With the average U.S.

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HPC: Delaying final QM Rule “not in public interest”

Housing Wire

The trade organization’s letter states: “We also are concerned that the Proposed Rule’s real purpose is to set the stage for the Bureau to reopen the 2020 General QM Rule. We firmly believe that reopening the 2020 General QM Rule would not be in the public interest. How servicers can stay ahead of Biden’s potential regulatory changes.

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The emerging ESG market is a diamond in the rough

Housing Wire

Over time, these energy efficiencies save the homeowner money, and it basically lowers the borrower’s debt-to-income ratio,” McDonough explained. He explained that Angel Oak’s planned EEM loan will allow a borrower to finance energy-efficient improvements through a single mortgage.

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Bridge Loans in NYC: How to Unlock Home Equity to Buy Before You Sell

HomeLight

Your lender will also evaluate your debt-to-income ratio , or DTI. You can prepare your old home for showings, cleaning, and staging after moving out. You want to sell an empty or staged home but cant properly prep or present your current place while still living in it. What are the drawbacks of a bridge loan?

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Thinking of Selling Your Home? Take this Seller Litmus Test

HomeLight

This means you’ll likely need to invest both time and money into cleaning, repairs, and even staging. Will your debt-to-income ratio permit a new loan? While you may have qualified with your original home loan, lenders will look at your current debt-to-income (DTI) ratio to determine if you can handle additional debt.

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Home equity is the bright gem of the housing market

Housing Wire

And we have more of an asset-based underwriting not focused on debt-to-income ratios.” Silberstein explained that some homeowners are eligible to tap into their home equity using a debt instrument, such as a HELOC. We also think that the market is still in its very early stages [and] definitely ripe for innovation.

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