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FHA Loans

What does an FHA streamline appraisal waiver leave out?

Started by blogger44

1. An appraisal waiver doesn’t waive the lender’s oth... molly_thompson
2. The appraisal-based option can make the home’s cur... retro_adam
3. I wouldn’t judge the streamline against an apprais... molly_thompson

Refinance Mortgage Rates

Can Someone Borrow Against an Inherited Property Without Selling It?

Started by dreamhomemortgage

1. Inheriting a house sounds like a financial advanta... dreamhomemortgage

Mortgage Assumptions

Taking Over Someone Else's Mortgage - Is It Worth the Gamble?

Started by emily_hiker

1. “Hidden liens or debts tied to the property can be... news_cloud
2. Yeah, totally agree with this. As someone currentl... mnelson47
3. Was skimming through the news earlier and saw this... emily_hiker

DSCR Loans (Debt Service Coverage Ratio)

How do lenders count seasonal short-term rental income for a DSCR loan?

Started by electronics_diesel8224

1. The first thing I’d pin down is whether the specif... cosplayer99
2. For a property that’s expected to earn most of its... electronics_diesel8224

National Mortgage News

What actually carries over when mortgage servicing changes?

Started by Clearneighbor9097

1. For any repayment or loss-mitigation plan already ... Helpfulplanner7164
2. The first statement from the new servicer is also ... barbara_pupper
3. The payment-history piece is worth confirming sepa... Clearneighbor9097
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Debt Consolidation Options

Could a consolidation loan complicate mortgage preapproval?

Started by hollyjackson732

1. Lower card balances can matter apart from DTI: if ... baking220
2. A lender may review credit and liabilities again b... gamerdev28
3. Paying the cards down without opening a loan avoid... nickw58
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Conventional Mortgages Explained

Is a Temporary Mortgage Buydown Worth It for Homebuyers?

Started by dreamhomemortgage

1. A temporary interest rate buydown can reduce mortg... dreamhomemortgage

Current Mortgage Rates Discussion

Can an unfinished appraisal leave too little time on a rate lock?

Started by rachelhiker

1. - The appraisal delay versus repair-and-reinspecti... donaldmiller200
2. How should a borrower weigh locking a mortgage rat... rachelhiker

Conventional Mortgages Explained

How much repair cash should remain after choosing a conventional down payment?

Started by kim_rain

1. Lender-required reserves and a practical repair bu... katiestar919
2. The down-payment choice can hinge on whether the e... nancy_meow
3. I’d separate predictable upkeep from the repair cu... katiestar919

Working with a Mortgage Broker

Which mortgage records are worth keeping after the broker is paid?

Started by editor491005

1. The broker’s written loan-submission summary is an... gandalf_writer
2. The dated Loan Estimate versions are worth keeping... philosophy895
3. Which parts of a mortgage broker’s file are worth ... editor491005