Housing Wire

MARCH 31, 2022

WFG National Title Insurance Company (WFG) is a wholly owned subsidiary of Williston Financial Group and a national title insurance underwriter dedicated to taking time and cost out of real estate transactions. DecisionPoint offers immediate title clearance for about a third of U.S. properties. ” Patrick F.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 16, 2024

Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) have published a new report identifying the locations of people seeking Federal Housing Administration (FHA) rental and homeownership assistance programs. Researchers at the U.S.

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 18, 2022

Ginnie Mae, a government corporation under the auspices of the Department of Housing and Urban Development , guarantees securities backed by pools of mortgages insured by FHA, as well as the Department of Veterans Affairs and the Department of Agriculture. Those securities are backed by the full faith and credit of the U.S. government.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 7, 2020

Patrick Stone was looking both ways when he took steps to launch Williston Fina ncial Group (WFG) in January 2010. By July 2010, WFG already had a national workforce nearing 200, had become licensed in 34 states and was on target to expand its footprint to include more than 40 states by the end of the year.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

in 2009 to about 12-14% during Fiscal Years 2010 through 2014. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) set the HECM limit at $625,500, an increase from $417,000. The percentage of endorsements with an MCA between $300,000 and $417,000 decreased from 17.6% In 2023, it has increased to 23.6%. In 2009, the U.S.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 31, 2021

“Lenders partner with WFG Enterprise Solutions because we provide them with consistent and predictable service levels, obsess about improving the process and work closely and collaboratively with them to develop and implement solutions that help us all become more efficient and close more transactions,” said Bailey. Stone founded WFG in 2010.

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Appraisal Buzz

JUNE 4, 2024

When financial institutions take these types of actions, they risk violating the Consumer Financial Protection Act of 2010. Mortgage lenders fully and transparently disclose costs to every borrower on forms developed and prescribed by Congress in the Dodd-Frank Act and implemented by the CFPB.

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 31, 2021

Since its founding in 2010, WFG National Title Insurance Company has worked to advance the real estate, mortgage lending and title industries, adding greater efficiency and accuracy to processes and a vastly improved experience for consumers.

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Appraisal Buzz

AUGUST 27, 2024

As a Bank leader since 2010, and COO since January 2020, Paulson has worked closely with Watson to advance FHLBank’s mission. FHLBank products and resources help support community lending, housing, and economic development. Paulson , current COO, will become President and CEO effective October 1, 2024.

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Housing Wire

JUNE 10, 2022

One month later, the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) reported the 30-year fixed rate rose to 5.2% — the highest level since 2010. Mortgage insurance (MI) is an affordable solution that has helped millions of Americans become homeowners by reducing the 20% downpayment barrier and enhancing their ability to borrow in an affordable way.

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Appraisal Buzz

JUNE 14, 2024

Herbert serves as Managing Director of the Joint Center for Housing Studies of Harvard University, and has experience conducting research related to housing policy and urban development, both in the U.S. Palmer serves as Chairman and CEO of Taylor Morrison, a national homebuilder and developer based in Scottsdale, Arizona. and abroad.

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Miller Samuel

MARCH 19, 2019

The New York state political zeitgeist was recently and suddenly tilted against luxury development in New York City. If this latest turn of events plays out as written, we'll be able to look back at this era as a milestone where the supertanker began to turn in the wrong direction for the new development multi-family industry.

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Housing Wire

JULY 20, 2023

agencies decided to review banks’ capital framework in response to the financial crisis, consistent with the standards issued by the Basel Committee on Banking Supervision in 2010 (Basel III). To understand the context, U.S. Maintaining that balance is important.” Is the Basel Endgame coming soon?

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 4, 2024

In 2010, the Federal Housing Financing Agency (FHFA) mandated that Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac include identifiers for loan originators or loan origination companies as a way to regulate and monitor mortgage transactions — while also ensuring originators were well qualified to handle transactions.

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Appraisal Buzz

AUGUST 19, 2024

Central, was developed for those dealing with distressed assets, and will dissect the current landscape of the market. She has nearly 30 years of experience and expertise in mortgage market analysis, model development, and risk analysis in the housing finance industry.

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Appraisal Buzz

JULY 17, 2024

Meanwhile, several looming threats could potentially pull out the cushion completely, including rising “hidden” homeownership costs of insurance and property taxes in many markets, rising delinquency rates for consumer debt such as credit cards and auto loans, and falling values and rising defaults in segments of the commercial real estate market.

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Simonson Real Estate

JANUARY 23, 2020

An example is the Hydes Development in Fridley industrial property where they put together food truck Fridays, happy hours, etc. Life insurance companies use $/SF as one of the valuation loan metrics for medical office. Midway Field, with Allianz Field development. 2010 – 2019: 40,000+ units delivered (market/affordable).

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D Fritz Appraisals

JANUARY 8, 2022

Using drones for real estate photography is a topic that drew a lot of chatter in the early 2010’s as a hotly debated topic among real estate agents. Land development, landscaping, paths, roads, parks, schools and other amenities nearby all contribute to a real estate appraisal. The Rise of Drones in the Canadian Real Estate Industry.

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The Robert Weiler Company

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

Being in a flood-prone area can seriously affect your insurance premiums and property value; it could also cause a great deal of aggravation and stress if you experience the wrath of Mother Nature. Census Bureau, Columbus, Ohio has ranked #1 for population growth among comparable large Midwest metro areas between 2010 and 2020.

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Five days remain in the currently authorized National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). When property owners invest in loss mitigation, they should be promised access to coverage and relief on their premiums,” Douglas Heller, director of insurance at the Consumer Federation of America , said to the Banking Committee earlier this month.

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Appraisal Today

JULY 19, 2024

Uncovering Flaws in FHA Appraisal & Loan Review Process Home Insurance: It’s Not The Hurricanes In High-Cost Areas, But The Tornados In Low-Cost Areas That’ll Get You By Jonathan Miller Iconic ‘Constellation 167’ House in Los Angeles for $10.9M I have seen specific streets in developed cities without public sewers.

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Appraisal Today

JULY 26, 2024

As strategies continue to develop and evolve, we believe it’s important to engage and communicate with stakeholders, so here are three key items we believe appraisers should keep top of mind in 2024. It’s a necessary step in developing credible reports. Market adjustments should not be viewed as a filler adjustment. Worth reading.

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The Robert Weiler Company

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

Dubbed as “the Silicon Valley of The Midwest,” startups are flocking to Columbus to develop their businesses. The most notable startup companies that raised funds to develop their burgeoning businesses in Columbus are: Olive, Path Robotics, CoverMyMeds, Root Insurance, and Forge Biologics.

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Appraisal Today

MARCH 22, 2024

There’s no rationale or logic for this not being done years ago as a required adjustment, starting in 2010. For those who don’t know, I’ve been involved in appraisal form development, from scratch. It can impact home values, insurance costs, and the overall stability of a housing market.” “The That’s it.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 17, 2022

As HUD considers mortgage insurance premium (MIP) changes in the aftermath of FHA’s record-breaking FY 2021 performance with $100 billion of capital reserves and a capital ratio of 8%, it is time to address the “elephant in the room.” Between 2010-2014, FHA raised annual premiums by 145%. FHA’s recapture rate (i.e.

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Will Springer Realtor

JULY 6, 2021

Constructed in 2010 with high standards, the concrete-and-steel, eight-story structure was first opened as an apartment until owners decided to convert each unit and open as a condo later this year. Businesses are reopening, lines are forming outside popular weekend brunch spots and new living options are taking hold.

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Listing Spark

DECEMBER 15, 2022

Brandon Smith, who has over 13 years of investing and lending experience, specializes in owner financing and has developed a successful system for sourcing deals and minimizing risk. It usually involves wrapping the existing mortgage and obtaining title insurance from a title company. Key takeaways. [00:03:41]

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 15, 2021

Ginnie Mae, which is part of the Department of Housing and Urban Development , oversees guarantees totaling around $2.1 Before McCargo joined the Department of Housing and Urban Development as a senior advisor for housing finance in January, she spent five years at the Urban Institute as vice president of its Housing Finance Policy Center.

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Will Springer Realtor

OCTOBER 11, 2023

The effort was led by lawyer Edward Bassett, who went on to develop freeways and parkways. Creativity and individuality were often tossed aside by these mass-built developments. MHA requires developers building market-rate apartments, townhomes and other developments to either include affordable units on-site or pay fees.

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Will Springer Realtor

FEBRUARY 9, 2022

The House version, HB 1782 , is backed by developer and Realtor® lobbyists, Habitat for Humanity and environmental groups, according to The Seattle Times. between 2010 and 2020 to edge out Denver (22.9%) and Portland, Ore. In a nod to Chinese lore, Graystone developers omitted floors numbered with a “4” as well as “13.”

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Will Springer Realtor

MAY 12, 2021

The narrow area known as Westlake, just west of Lake Union (and, notably, close to Facebook, Google and Amazon offices), has seen the number of people aged 25-34 double from 2010 to 2019 and now comprise 52% of its residents. An insurance company offered a good example of just how bad it has gotten. We are on the right track.

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Will Springer Realtor

OCTOBER 11, 2022

Waller went on to say this adjustment is in no way like the horrific housing/financial crises of 2007-2010. People love experiences to fill their memory bank and social media feed – and real estate developers are listening. I like it when a condo developer and its sales team collaborate on a creative offer for prospective buyers.

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The Robert Weiler Company

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

In 2015, the company opened a $50 million research and development center in Solon, and in 2016, it spent another $31 million to expand its Quality Assurance Center in Dublin. Some of the largest brands include: Nationwide Insurance. Honda Research & Development Americas. Victoria’s Secret. Bath & Body Works.

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Will Springer Realtor

NOVEMBER 12, 2021

shows a link between heart health and inclusionary zoning, where local governments require developers of new multifamily buildings to set aside a certain number of units for low-income housing. in 2010, the largest decline of any state. in 2010 and Blacks comprise 3.8% The pair of recent developments may be breakeven for buyers.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 25, 2024

Title agencies face unique challenges when it comes to developing a strong company culture. With transaction levels at their lowest point since 2010, and staffing levels at a low ebb, it may not seem like the right time to think about company culture. The old adage is that employees don’t leave companies, they leave managers.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 7, 2020

The responsible parties here are the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development and the Director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency , who regulates the GSEs. TCCA prohibited the GSEs from passing this fee on to lenders, borrowers, or investors, instead requiring them to absorb the cost as a reduction to their respective bottom lines.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

It would provide notice of mortgagor’s right and responsibilities under reverse mortgage loans issued under the [HECM] program of the federal Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), and it would require every authorized lender in the state to provide copies of these summaries no less than five days before the closing of a HECM loan.

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