Guarantee Fees and the November Deadline Buyers Should Know About
By Cal Haupt, President and CEO of Southeast Mortgage On August 31st, the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) announced a 10-basis point guarantee fee increase on single-family mortgages. The...
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Proposed QRM Rules Bad for Recovery of Housing Market
If there’s one thing the current financial housing crisis has taught us it’s that not everyone should be a homeowner. But owning a home is still a part of the American dream and should still be...
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Boomerang Buyers Ready to Enter the Market Again
Everyone loves a comeback story. A recent article in the Wall Street Journal reported on buyers that are making a comeback – “boomerang buyers.” These buyers aren’t new to the market but they are...
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The Perfect Loan File is the Key to Attaining the Perfect Loan
When many consumers imagine the loan approval process, visions of red tape, piles of paperwork and demanding lenders probably come to mind. However, the process can be seamless when a great amount of...
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Three Reasons to Call Your Lender Now
During a typical winter season, the housing industry hibernates as hopeful homebuyers and sellers hunker down until springtime thaws the cold to make real estate moves. However, this year appears to be...
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