Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

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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Housing Wire

MARCH 15, 2024

Loan officers and mortgage executives expect home sellers and homebuyers to negotiate more aggressively on commission paid to buyer agents, potentially bringing costs down. NEXA has always been focused on purchase loans , which means some of its LOs do significant business with buyers’ agents.

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Redfin

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

Basically, folding your closing costs into your loan means you’ll need less cash upfront at closing. However, the trade-off is higher monthly payments and more interest paid over the life of the loan. FHA loans An FHA loan is a mortgage loan that’s insured by the Federal Housing Administration (FHA).

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RIS Media

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

In real estate transactions, buyers and sellers often negotiate various aspects of the deal. One element that frequently arises during these negotiations is referred to as seller concessions or repair credits. Negotiations can include the purchase price, closing costs and contingencies.

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HomeLight

MARCH 31, 2021

While researching the home sales process, you’ve likely come across the term “seller credit.” A seller credit is a type of seller concession where the seller offers the buyer money at closing to sweeten the deal. Kauffman confirms that seller credits are an important building block of the negotiation process.

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HomeLight

JANUARY 29, 2021

Additional closing costs may include any seller concessions, attorney fees, and the buyer’s agent’s commission. Beyond these closing costs, FSBO sellers cover expenses normally included in a listing agent’s commission, such as marketing costs. Seller concessions. See this state by state guide for details.

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Realty Biz

JULY 6, 2023

A seller credit, or a closing cost credit, is an agreement where the seller agrees to pay a portion of the buyer's closing costs. Closing costs typically include fees associated with loan origination, appraisal, title insurance, and other miscellaneous expenses. Often these terms are used interchangeably. Let's take a look.

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