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Loan officers are seeing an uptick in FHA, VA demand

Housing Wire

The move in government refinances was driven by a 75% increase in VA loans, which have been prone to large changes in recent months. On-the-ground observations Loan officers say they’re seeing an increase in government loan demand. More renovations?

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Busting VA mortgage loan myths

Housing Wire

Unfortunately, too many misconceptions persist among real estate and even mortgage industry professionals about the VA home loan, and those misconceptions have big (and negative) impacts. Earlier in my life, I was directed away from using a VA loan when I purchased my first home. REALITY: There is no limit.

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VA makes major change to America’s most underutilized mortgage program

Housing Wire

The program provides direct loans to Native American veterans and veterans who are married to Native American non-veterans to help with the purchase, construction or renovation of a home on trust land. The program is separate from the broader VA loan program that is available to all veterans.

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Here’s how wholesale lenders and brokers are navigating near-8% mortgage rates

Housing Wire

Mortgage lenders are betting on down-payment assistance programs, buy-down options and renovation products to provide brokers opportunities to win in a market with mortgage rates nearing 8%, a lack of inventory and high home prices. The lender, based in South Dakota, offers conventional, FHA and VA loan products, as well as bridge loans.

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An agent’s crash course to VA loans

Real Trends

For many homebuyers and housing industry professionals, there are lots of myths and misunderstandings about the VA loan and lending process. Vetted VA seeks to change that narrative. Learning the ropes of VA loans. Agents shouldn’t hesitate to ask questions and seek guidance in the world of VA loans.

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What is a VA Loan? The Veteran’s Complete Guide to This Special Type of Mortgage

HomeLight

If you’re on active duty, a military veteran, or the surviving spouse of someone who has served in the military, buying a home could be more affordable than you realize, thanks to the home loan offered by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). VA loan basics: How common are these types of mortgages?

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A recap of gen AI use cases at FHFA’s 2024 TechSprint

Housing Wire

Tool to drive new capital to the multifamily space Multifamily investing This tool would simplify multifamily investing to attract new players and/or make it easier for existing investors to acquire or renovate properties. For example, it could detect that a loan officer didn’t offer a VA loan to a qualified borrower so it would prompt that.

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