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Patton Gade, top LO for VA loans, heads to UMortgage

Housing Wire

” A spokesperson for loanDepot wrote to HousingWire that the company has a tradition of attracting and developing ‘top-notch talent.’ million in VA loans, enough to become the top VA loan officer in the country, according to the Scotsman Guide. million in VA loans (77% of the total).

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Agents fight misconceptions to win deals for military veteran clients

Housing Wire

After completing countless Veterans Administration (VA) mortgage loan transactions over the years, Chris Pascoe, a Marine veteran turned RE/MAX agent, has developed something of a system. There remains a belief among listing agents and their clients that the VA appraisal and closing process will be a hassle.

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VA issues temporary fix to allow buyer-paid broker fees

Housing Wire

Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) on Tuesday issued a temporary fix that will allow homebuyers using VA loans to pay for their real estate agent’s commission — i.e., the buyer-broker fee. ” The VA also clarified that veterans can still ask sellers to cover these fees. ” The circular is effective Aug.

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Agent commission lawsuits cast long shadow over VA, FHA borrowers

Housing Wire

In the aftermath, one of the most contentious issues in the minds of mortgage professionals is how the ruling might affect FHA and VA mortgage borrowers. FHA loans are a popular option for first-time homebuyers or those who don’t have a lot of cash saved for a down payment, because the loans require a minimum of 3.5%

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US Senate committee approves full funding for Ginnie Mae

Housing Wire

Senate appropriations committee this week approved full funding for the fiscal year 2025 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act (T-HUD), which provides $98.737 billion in total discretionary funding for agencies including Ginnie Mae.

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NAR wants VA to change rules that prohibit veteran buyers from paying broker commissions

Housing Wire

But the VA’s current policies place veterans at a “significant disadvantage” compared to other buyers, NAR President Kevin Sears said in a letter submitted Wednesday to John Bell, executive director of VA’s Loan Guaranty Service. VA loans are probably the best loans on the market.

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Purchase applications continue growth streak this spring

Housing Wire

Overall purchase activity has shown year-over-year growth for more than two months as the inventory of existing homes for sale continues to increase, a positive development for the housing market despite the uncertain near-term outlook.