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June 23, 2016
Presidential Candidates Policies on Housing and Finance Factors in Voting
With the presidential election less than five months away, one of the topics voters feel is highly important is the candidate’s policies on housing and finance. According to the results of a survey conducted for LoanDepot, 21% of Americans who responded to…
June 16, 2016
What Credit Score is Needed to Qualify for a Home Loan?
Your credit score is one of the most important numbers that will impact your ability to buy a home. These three little numbers can make a big difference in your ability to qualify for a mortgage and more importantly, the the pricing…
June 9, 2016
CFPB to Discuss TRID Rules in July
According to a recent article by Bonnie Sinnock, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is expected to clarify its TILA-RESPA integrated disclosure rules in July. It has been eight months since the CFPB’s TRID, Truth in Lending Act and Real Estate Settlement Procedures…
June 2, 2016
How Does a New Job Affect Your Ability to Get a Mortgage?
Changing jobs is a pretty normal thing these days and for the most part, it’s usually a positive thing. Perhaps you were offered a better paying position, the opportunity to move to a more desirable location, or the chance to go from…
May 26, 2016
New Consumer Protections on Reverse Mortgages Detailed by the FHA
According to a recent article last week by Brian Collins, the Department of Housing and Urban Development has issued a proposal which will codify recent changes to its reverse mortgage program and will provide additional protections for seniors, including a cop on…
May 19, 2016
4 Things that Could Make Your Deal Implode!
We all know how challenging it can be to get a well qualified buyer, find them a property, submit that perfect offer, get it accepted, and get your deal into escrow. So once you traveled down that long dark road, you want…
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