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New regulation slows mortgage closing process
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Why are appraisals so expensive? - Part 2
Why are appraisals so expensive? - Part 2 Yesterday, we started discussing why appraisal costs have soared. We identified regulations requiring that lenders order appraisals through...
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HUD Makes It Easier to Buy Property Flips
HUD Makes It Easier to Buy Property Flips Property flipping, through which a real estate investor buys and resells a property in a short period of...
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Flood insurance surprise if you refinance
Flood insurance surprise if you refinance If your home is in a flood zone, and you have a mortgage, you need to be aware of regulatory...
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New mortgage rules cost you money
New mortgage rules cost you money I read an interesting article the other day that claimed that all the new mortgage regulations have saved you money.
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Rate update: Election will determine direction of rates
Rate update: Election will determine direction of rates Rates have one thing on their mind: today's presidential election results. Last week's jobs report came and went...
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Freddie Mac predicts uncertain future for housing
Freddie Mac predicts uncertain future for housing Freddie Mac recently released its housing outlook for 2017, and I think the key word is uncertainty. While the...
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