I recently had to engage in a transaction with the loss mitigation at the same bank that employs me. You would think there would be an unwritten code that Loan Originators and Loss Mitigation might share but alas, that simply …

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About the only thing I call myself an expert in these days is Mortgage Banking but when I see investors willing to lay out $55 Million to build luxury apartments in Raleigh, well that tells me they think that there is a …

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FHA – Requires terms of withdrawal on all 401K funds that are provided even if the funds are not being used or withdrawn at closing. Generally these terms are available for download from an HR Web Portal.  Persons employed by …

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Some today experts are saying that only 1 out of 10 short sales reach successful conclusion. Yet others say that 1 out of every 4 close escrow. Regardless a 10% to 25% success ratio is pathetic no matter what your business is!

FHA Buyer Financed Closing Costs Financing of Transaction Costs for Real Estate Owned Properties (REO) Purchased under Federal Housing Administrations  $100 Down Sales Incentive Click for mortgagee letter/details  Related articles Underwriting Tip – FHA Gift Funds (theraleighmortgageguy.com) Buyers Receive up to 3.5% …

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if you are a first time home buyer shopping for a home in Raleigh say between $100,000 and $149,999 and in April found that your low ball offers weren’t being accepted, it’s because it ISN’T A BUYERS MARKET IN RALEIGH in that price range.

Due to the recent storms the Underwriters will be checking the disaster lists and requiring additional appraiser visual inspection and sign off if a subject property is in an affected area. Realtors and Buyers – make sure to check your …

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According to the USDA Guaranteed Rural Housing Development Program and  under the Section 502 program, Housing must be modest in size, design, and cost.   Houses constructed, purchased, or rehabilitated must meet the voluntary national model building code adopted by …

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FHA – In addition to normal employment verification, a borrower employed by a family owned business is required to provide evidence that he/she is not an owner of the business, documentation may include:          1. Copies of signed …

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Up to $7,500* for down payment and/or closing cost assistance