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Think these credit problems are stopping you from buying a house? Think again

Housing Wire

According to the most recent data from mortgage technology provider Ellie Mae, the average FICO score on a purchase loan was 752 in August 2020. Myth 2: You can’t buy a house if you have lots of student loan debt. It’s how much debt you have and how you manage it that matters to lenders.

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Lenders: Looking to simplify closings? Work with an insurance agency

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An affordable home insurance policy not only means lower monthly payments, but also improved debt-to-income ratio and more money to put towards home improvements, property taxes or closing costs. We’ve seen savings of up to 30% in difficult markets like Texas and Florida. There are also real benefits for your loan team.

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Unison unveils ‘hybrid’ home equity sharing loan

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Eligible borrowers must have a FICO score of 680 or higher and a debt-to-income ratio of 40% or less. The maximum combined loan-to-value ratio on the property cannot exceed 70%. As of second-quarter 2024 , ICE Mortgage Technology reported that U.S. The product includes a 10-year, interest-only repayment term.

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HousingWire Annual: FHFA’s Sandra Thompson addresses loan buyback issue

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. “For example, if we’re talking about income, you may have more information that can help support a DTI [debt-to-income ratio] (…) There may be supplemental information that comes to the enterprise after the fact that probably should have met with the loan file.

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LoanSnap loses mortgage lender license in Connecticut

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In November 2023, Wells Fargo sued LoanSnap for $431,511 in a district court in Minnesota, alleging breach of contract in selling a mortgage that did not meet contractual requirements, such as excessive and unsupported debt-to-income ratios. The total judgment in these cases is more than $1.1

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How lenders can help borrowers improve their credit score

Housing Wire

Borrowers don’t always know or understand how their credit or debt-to-income ratio (DTI) impacts the type of loan they can qualify for. By effectively using credit report technology, lenders can help borrowers who were previously declined. Technology can enable lenders to educate borrowers.

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Understanding the seasonal patterns of mortgage rates

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Those lenders who invest in digital technology and digital documentation are going to have the upper hand. Surprisingly, a borrower who lowers their debt to income ratio doesn’t move the needle much on rates. So how do lenders retain a potential borrower if they can’t match the price?