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The worst for mortgages may be over, but younger borrowers still face affordability challenges

Housing Wire

The worst times for mortgage originations may be over as the market appears to be turning, but it’s still an unaffordable environment for younger borrowers in particular, according to a fourth-quarter 2023 lending report from Maxwell. If home prices and lending costs moderate in 2024, significant demand could flow into the market.

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Combating the Financial Hurdles of Homeownership… With Roommates?

Appraisal Buzz

An increasing number of individuals in this age bracket are choosing to pool their money and purchase residences with friends rather than facing these financial obstacles alone. An underwriting tool called AutomatIQTM Borrower, which enables quicker and more dependable decision-making, is an illustration of this innovation in lending.

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The Loan Officer’s Guide to Appraisals Part 5:  What is bracketing and why do we do it?

Riverfront Appraisals

So far in our series, we’ve looked at final inspections, lending on unique homes, communication with the appraiser, and reconsiderations of value. The post The Loan Officer’s Guide to Appraisals Part 5: What is bracketing and why do we do it? So if this is […]. appeared first on Riverfront Appraisals.

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ARMs race: adjustable-rate mortgages make a comeback

Housing Wire

The 2010 Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, created in direct response to the financial crisis, requires lenders to check a buyer’s ability to repay (ATR), which protects them from predatory lending practices. Not a one-size fits all”. For the next six months, we expect ARMs to have some popularity,” said Johnson.

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What the Biden tax plans mean for the housing market

Housing Wire

Given the long-term and unique capital demands of real estate, in the TCJA, this provision was retained for real estate investments, but the AFP would limit this treatment to gains under $500,000, which could curtail the pace of commercial real estate transactions and associated lending activity.

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The Loan Officer’s Guide to Appraisals Part 7:  How Can the Appraisal Process be Sped Up?

Riverfront Appraisals

So far, we’ve covered final inspections, lending on unique homes, communication with the appraiser, reconsiderations of value, bracketing and FHA appraisals. For the past six months, I’ve been blogging with the purpose of assisting loan officers to better understand the appraisal process. And, you’ll definitely […].

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The Loan Officer’s Guide to Appraisals Part 6:  How are FHA Appraisals Different From Others?

Riverfront Appraisals

So far in our series, we’ve looked at final inspections, lending on unique homes, communication with the appraiser, reconsiderations of value and bracketing. […]. This post is part six of a 12-part series we’re calling The Loan Officer’s Guide to Appraisals. We’re halfway there! appeared first on Riverfront Appraisals.