Between 2018 and 2020, Fannie and Freddie purchased close to 600 shared equity loans, before realizing that current regulations might prohibit them from doing so
SECU of Maryland is the fifth credit union to sign with Newzip, which helps more than 20 lenders court homebuyers by offering them discounts when they agree to work with preferred agents
Although the timeline is uncertain, the nation's most populous state is on track to fall in line with 44 others that allow online notarization, a process that can speed real estate closings
The third round of layoffs in the last 12 months takes effect Nov. 7 and affects employees in 21 states, including Divvy's chief legal officer, vice president of compliance and head of design
UWM and Rocket Mortgage are also leveraging Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac programs tailored to borrowers earning less than 80% of the area median income
To qualify for grants being made through Wells Fargo's existing Special Purpose Credit Program, homebuyers can't earn more than 120% of the area median income
San Francisco-based startup lets homeowners tap their equity to obtain bridge loans and submit a 'cash-equivalent offer' on their next home with real estate agents of their choice
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Former Keller Williams Realty exec's startup enables virtually any mortgage lender to emulate programs offered by bigger rivals, such as Rocket Mortgage, loanDepot and Better
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For agents, sharing these programs with those who would not normally qualify for a traditional conventional loan can be a huge lead generator for their business for many years to come
A homebuyer taking out a $300K loan could end up overpaying by $1,200 a year — and even more if they're in the market for a jumbo, FHA or VA mortgage, according to a new CFPB analysis
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Digital marketing specialist Joshua Jarvis offers his feedback on Realtor.com's new AI tool. While he applauds the attempt, he says it's a swing and a miss
