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NAF in talks to acquire Draper & Kramer Mortgage Corp.: sources 

Housing Wire

As part of the deal , NAF would acquire the residential mortgage arm of Draper & Kramer , a property and financial services group established in 1893 by Arthur W. If the deal goes through, the companies would have about 2,130 loan officers, which includes 1,884 from NAF and 251 from DKMC, per data collected as of Jan.

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A recap of gen AI use cases at FHFA’s 2024 TechSprint

Housing Wire

Multifamily renting An Uber-like experience to match today’s 30 million renters with property managers, Domino would provide tenants with a personalized readiness rating. The renter is presented with results they are prequalified for that fit their criteria and the app connects them with landlords/property managers.

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HUD’s Use of Convicted Felons to Ramp Up ‘Discrimination Testing’

Appraiserblogs

Few would argue that society doesn’t benefit when convicted felons are rehabilitated and re-integrated. But according to a frequently cited study by the Bureau of Justice Statistics, about two-thirds of released prisoners are arrested for a new crime within 3 years, and three-quarters.

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Fostering the Entrepreneurial Spirit

Appraisal Buzz

Real Atlas Estate is a full-service real estate company specializing in property management, institutional acquisitions, and buy/sell brokerage. Tony Julianelle: No one dreams of being a Loan Officer when they are a kid! I spent more than 20 years in mortgage origination and leadership, and I loved it.

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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. To relieve some of the stress, savvy loan officers educate their borrowers on what to expect from an appraisal inspection and how to prepare. Managing the Visit. Will worn carpeting hurt my value?

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How to Buy a Rental Property: Get Tips from the Experts

PennyMac

Otherwise, you may need to hire a property manager. If you like to be hands-on with the management, you’ll need the property to be close by. Otherwise, make sure to budget for a property management company. Your plan should account for how long a successful investment property will take.

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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. To relieve some of the stress, savvy loan officers educate their borrowers on what to expect from an appraisal inspection and how to prepare. Managing the Visit. Will worn carpeting hurt my value?