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How PrimeLending plans to grab market share

Housing Wire

While the 30-year fixed-rate mortgages are the bread-and-butter products for PrimeLending (accounting for about 95% of origination volume), down payment assistance programs, renovation loans and temporary rate-buydowns have become popular options for buyers, Lugat noted.

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After mortgage lenders shut down, what’s next for loan originators?

Housing Wire

Morgan , launched in September 2022, enables the lender to convert pre-approved, property-specific home loans into tradable non-fungible tokens (NFTs). I can plug them in with asset income documentation, Morgan figures it out, underwrites it, and provides an approval for me so I can work on some of the complex ones,” Miller said.

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How to Use Virtual Renovation to Renovate a Home

Realty Biz

In recent years, virtual renovation has emerged as a groundbreaking tool that allows homeowners, designers, and contractors to visualize and plan home renovation projects in a virtual space. Benefits of Virtual Renovation Cost-Efficiency : Reduces the risk of costly mistakes. Steps to Virtual Renovation 1.

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Download these 9 real estate prospecting letter templates that actually work

Housing Wire

I can also provide expert advice about renovations and the potential return on investment — where to get the biggest bang for your buck — or simply answer any questions you have about the market. I’d be happy to email you a copy of their pre-approval letter. Please think of me as your go-to resource for all things real estate.

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Short Sale Mortgage Loans: What Borrowers Need To Know

HomeLight

“You have to wait for the current owner’s bank to approve the short sale,” says Jessica Sanchez, Director of Underwriting and Loan Management at HomeLight. On average, you can expect a short sale to take between 60 to 90 days before you get the bank’s approval on your offer.

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Terrible things buyers do to upset their realtors

Realty Biz

Overlook the imperfections that you can fix with minor repairs and renovations. Whereas if your realtor shows you a place that has room for improvement, you can renovate and decorate it to match your taste. Non- pre-approved buyers. Be reasonable so that your agent can find a place that aligns with your budget.

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6 Real Estate Reality Shows Agents Wish Existed

Lighter Side of Real Estate

The next thing you know, you’re watching an agent help someone decide to renovate their house and keep it, or just buy another one. Getting pre-approved for a mortgage before you start looking is Real Estate 101. 5) Not ‘til we find the right house! But that’s a recipe for disaster…. 6) Six degrees of my-friend-is-an-agent.

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