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FHA borrowers would get mortgage insurance relief through proposed House bill

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House of Representatives proposes to relieve Federal Housing Administration (FHA) borrowers of mortgage insurance premiums (MIPs) once they reach a certain level of home equity , aligning FHA policies with those of conventional loans. Mortgage insurance exists as protection from foreclosure on low equity loans. Introduced by Reps.

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To emphasize flood insurance costs, senator cites reverse mortgage borrower

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With flood insurance premiums commanding ever-higher prices, a U.S. senator recently described a hardship faced by a constituent who endured challenges with higher flood insurance costs while keeping a reverse mortgage in good standing. That’s on top of what they pay for homeowners insurance.” Bill Cassidy (R-La.).

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All the ways the wildfires could make LA housing more expensive

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The home insurance crisis has entered a new phase Climate change has forced home insurance companies to retreat from areas that are increasingly prone to natural disasters, and California is chief among them because of the risk of wildfires. This will force homeowners to either pay more monthly or go without insurance.

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Experts weigh in on whether seniors should get new mortgages: Bankrate

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Even if one owns a property with no further mortgage payments due, property taxes and upkeep will be a consideration,” Bankrate senior economic analyst Mark Hamrick said. “As An analyst for Bankrate describes some challenges that could be unique to older mortgage borrowers if they take on a new, debt-based financial instrument.

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Knock launches new sale-leaseback solution, Knock Nest

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While living in the home, the consumer pays rent and is relieved of mortgage payments, property taxes and homeowners insurance. Once a homeowner sells their home to Knock Nest, they can rent it back for one year or two years, then have the option to renew the lease or purchase back the home.

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Michigan attorney general reissues reverse mortgage consumer alert

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The action is designed to inform consumers about the potential pros and cons of taking out these loans, according to an announcement issued by Attorney General Dana Nessel’s office on Monday. “A As long as you retain ownership of the home and pay the property taxes, the loan will not become due.”

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HAF funds have kept 300,000 people in their homes: U.S. Treasury

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The Homeowners Assistance Fund (HAF) — a program designed to offer financial help to homeowners impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic — has kept more than 300,000 homeowners in their homes by curing defaults and keeping them out of foreclosure , according to data released this week by the U.S. Department of the Treasury. “As

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