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HUD issues $10M in counseling grants to ‘combat homeownership gap’

Housing Wire

Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced Monday the availability of $10 million in new grants to be distributed to 23 HUD-approved counseling agencies nationwide, which will help the department boost homeownership rates within historically underserved communities.

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To boost Black homeownership, the U.S. must navigate a ‘troubling environment’

Housing Wire

The past two years have been tough, but even before 2021, Black homeownership was either falling or stagnant and remains far from its pre-2004 high of nearly 50%.” This “underscores the urgent need for reforms to reshape the nation’s housing finance system so it can help the families that need it most,” NAREB stated.

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The Loan Store launches a fast-funding HELOC in multiple states

Housing Wire

These funds can be utilized to consolidate debts or finance home improvement projects. This approach allows The Loan Store to offer same-day approvals and HELOC funding in as little as three business days after final approval. The TLS HELOC has a fully online application process, underwriting system, and valuation model.

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Roof AI powers its sales assistant with OpenAI technology

Housing Wire

The core skills of Roof AI revolve around functions such as searching for properties, finding an agent and starting the mortgage financing process. “We For specific questions such as ‘What’s the difference between pre-approval and a prequalification?’, Michel Moubarak, vice president of growth at Roof AI, told HousingWire.

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Lower debuts white label mortgage platform

Housing Wire

Columbus, Ohio-headquartered lender Lower rolled out mortgage as a service platform that enables consumer finance, banking and real estate companies to offer its mortgage products. . Wagner will be responsible for helping Lower’s partners develop their business strategy in the home lending space, Synder said. population.

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Opinion: To support low-income borrowers, return Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to the private sector

Housing Wire

While the conservatorship has allowed for the mortgage market to be restored to its pre-crisis state and strengthened these two government-sponsored entities (GSEs), there are significant downsides to maintaining the status quo indefinitely.

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Own Up eyes national expansion with $12M funding round

Housing Wire

The Boston-based company functions as an adviser and marketplace for customers looking for mortgage financing. Consumers can also use Own Up to determine loan approval status and for how much, as well as the ability to compare lenders and pre-qualified loan offers, the company said.