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Home Improvement Spending Surges

Appraisal Buzz

American homeowners poured $827 billion into home improvement projects during the two-year period ending in 2023, according to the latest U.S. Key Drivers of Increased Spending Pent-up savings, high equity levels, elevated mortgage rates, and a housing market that discouraged moves contributed to the spike in home improvement spending.

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Home equity access: How Finance of America bolsters the market with home equity products

Housing Wire

In an exclusive executive conversation, HousingWire sat down with Jonathan Scarpati, senior vice president of Wholesale Production at Finance of America , to explore home equity products, opportunities for mortgage professionals to leverage them, and more. HousingWire: How did you get into Finance of America and the industry?

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MAXEX unveils green energy home improvement loans

Housing Wire

MAXEX , a digital exchange platform for buying and selling residential loans, announced on Wednesday the launch of two new lending programs in collaboration with JPMorgan Chase for green energy home improvements. The post MAXEX unveils green energy home improvement loans appeared first on HousingWire. “The U.S.

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Younger generations are more likely to pursue home renovations this year

Housing Wire

As high home prices continue to impact the market, many homeowners are deciding to stay put in their homes. But most still have plans to purse home renovations and younger generations are leading this new focus on home improvement. But renovation plans remained top of mind for most of them.

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NAR adds home improvement contractor’s app to Realtor benefits

Housing Wire

The National Association of Realtors (NAR) announced on Wednesday the addition of a home repair estimate app to its package of NAR Realtor Benefits for members. We are thrilled to provide NAR members and their clients with access to our reliable pre-listing home improvements with pay-at-closing terms.”

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Finance of America now offers renovation loans

Housing Wire

Lending and services platform Finance of America Inc. announced today the launch of Finance of America Home Improvement , a new business division offering non-mortgage financing options, including renovation loans. Homeowners can also use it to access financing solutions through their contractor.

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Finance of America asks investors to look beyond traditional mortgage

Housing Wire

Finance of America Companies on Wednesday told investors that it managed to increase in originations in 2021, but a more competitive landscape reduced margins and, consequently, the company’s net income. Finance of America funded $35.6 It also has a home improvement business. Finance of America shares were trading at $3.39

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