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New American Funding onboards top Chicago loan officer 

Housing Wire

New American Funding (NAF) has snagged top Chicago loan officer Larry Steinway as it looks to grow its presence in the Chicagoland area. billion of loan volume in his nearly 30-year career, started at NAF on April 1 as its vice president producing area sales manager tasked with expanding the lender’s footprint in the Chicagoland area.

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A homebuyer’s personal story from the post-Sitzer, post-settlement world

Housing Wire

But in another stroke of luck, I have a cousin who is a loan officer at Guild Mortgage. In writing both offers, Angela and I made sure to fully disclose how I was expecting her to get paid , as well as all of my requests, including a home inspection contingency clause.

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Reggora launches appraisal marketplace with ‘Uber-style’ algorithm

Housing Wire

“For example, there could be an appraiser already visiting a neighborhood for an inspection on a given day that would also be able to pick up an extra assignment in that area and get the appraisal done quickly,” the company said. The company launched the Appraisal Marketplace on Tuesday.

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An inside look at local housing markets across the country

Housing Wire

Local real estate agents, loan officers and appraisers share what characteristics are currently defining their housing markets. Buyers “are waiving inspections, an appraisal contingency, and the latest trend is to pay closing costs usually done by the seller.” Kansas City, Missouri. One kid will give $4 instead of $1.

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Preparing Your Borrower for the Appraisal Inspection – Virtual or On-Site

Genworth MI Blog

Loan officers and listing agents are familiar with homeowner anxiety about real estate appraisals. The appraisal inspection is typically where such interactions occur, and this can be a stressful experience for the borrower. Tips for an On-Site Appraisal Inspection. Let the Appraiser Control the Inspection.

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A loan officer’s ultimate guide to appraisal modernization

Housing Wire

And as a loan officer (LO), why should I care? A look into GSE appraisal modernization efforts The GSEs have each offered appraisal waivers on eligible loans for several years. Property data collection consists of a complete interior and exterior inspection of the subject property. How do the solutions work?

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UWM rolls out construction-to-permanent loans

Housing Wire

Once the loan is closed, UWM claims it will handle the rest of the process by staying in direct communication with the builder on subsequent draws, as well as subsequent inspections, to confirm the project is on pace.