Heard that one before and it usually means trouble. This time it could be true. CFPB has launched a site to provide Realtors with information about the new TRID disclosures, their use and benefits to the consumer (Know Before You Owe). The information is intended to educate Realtors on what has changed, what information a lender needs to provide a…
The FHA premium cut and agency low down payment loans were intended to increase homeownership among first-time and low to moderate income home buyers. It hasn’t worked so far. The premium cut tends to have just redirected borrowers from traditional conventional loan programs into an FHA-insured loan. Also, those who recently closed using FHA insured loans refinanced those same loans…
When FHA announced its reduction in the annual mortgage insurance premiums, it was said to be done to assist additional first-time home buyers and low to moderate income consumers buy homes. According to recent research, done by a Washington, DC think-tank, the American Action Forum, that ain’t the case. (Lower Premiums) The results, so far, indicate that what it has done…
Within the past three weeks, lenders have had some good news relative to some system upgrades which will enhance their reliance on tracking reports that are essential for the overall monitoring of loan performance. On August 11, 2015, Fannie Mae announced that their Reps and Warrants Tracking Reports have been substantially upgraded to assist lenders in the identification of loans…
Watching the minute by minute updates all day of the Dow movements, on Monday (8/24/15), was like taking my grandsons to the boardwalk last weekend to ride the amusements. At times, it was frightful, exciting, and, a little scary? In the end, it was all very tiring. When all was said and done, I had spent a great deal of…
With all the talk lately about whether the housing market is improving or not comes a new study from BMO Harris Bank reporting that over 50% of Americans say they will buy a home within the next 5 years (More Buyers). I wonder if this study includes illegal aliens, or should I say undocumented visitors. I digress… This comes as…
