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FHA reiterates loss-mitigation options as Helene devastation continues

Housing Wire

In the wake of the devastation caused by Hurricane Helene, the [FHA] reminds mortgagees about its guidance for originating and/or servicing FHA-insured forward mortgages and [HECMs] in locations in the U.S. handbook, including inspection and repair escrow environments for loans that have yet to close.

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Going to Extremes

Appraisal Buzz

Does the cost of homeowners insurance affect the price of a home? In recent years, insurance companies have pulled out of some markets altogether after sustaining massive losses due to wildfires, flooding, and other climate-related disasters. In some markets, the answer is increasingly yes.

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NRMLA, MBA provide comments on HECM application, origination documents

Housing Wire

In particular, HUD Form 92900–C is designed to “collect loan-level data that is needed for insuring purposes and not found on Fannie Mae form 1003,” according to the original announcement. HUD also plans to replace its use of some internal forms, including one used in conjunction with U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) loans.

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Why it’s time for the housing industry to get serious about climate risk

Housing Wire

And yes, this certainly has had an impact on insurance companies from coast to coast, as we’ve seen insurers retreat en masse from states such as California , Florida , and Texas , which have all seen record losses in recent years from wildfires, earthquakes, hurricanes, severe winter storms, sinkholes, and more.

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FHA proposes changes to 203(k) program

Housing Wire

The 203(k) Rehabilitation Mortgage Insurance Program helps borrowers purchase a home or refinance an existing mortgage and includes the cost of repairs or rehabilitation into one new mortgage. Changes also include increases to the maximum amount for other allowable fees, including for draw inspection, which is $375.

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Porch.com makes Nasdaq debut, eyes acquisitions

Housing Wire

Porch, a home services marketplace with partners in insurance, utilities, home inspection and moving, plans to use the cash to pursue acquisitions to seize the opportunity in real estate. They’ll also focus on the home insurance industry. acquisitions, divestitures and financings) of the Company.”

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What is a real estate broker vs. an agent? We explain the key differences

Housing Wire

That can include being a housing market expert and advising clients on the best times to list or buy a home; having referrals handy for inspections, repairs, staging and photography; understanding the mortgage origination process; and more. Associate broker: An associate broker works under the supervision of a designated or managing broker.