“Foreclosure” shouldn’t be a dirty word

By: ameer@trustedteam.com

We're all aware of the stories in the mainstream media about the instances of unconscionable behavior exhibited by rogue servicers, lenders, brokers or service providers during the foreclosure process....

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Homeowners overestimating costs of energy improvements – Barclays

By: ameer@trustedteam.com

Barclays is extending its Greener Home Reward Scheme after a study revealed many people overestimate the cost of making energy efficient upgrades to their homes. Misconceptions around the cost and...

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US and UK homebuyers feeling similar pain

By: ameer@trustedteam.com

Homebuyers and owners in the US are experiencing similar pressures to their counterparts in the UK. Figures this week show the 30-year fixed rate mortgage rose to 7.22% compared to...

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Housebuilding work suffers fastest fall in three years: PMI

By: ameer@trustedteam.com

UK housebuilding suffered its steepest fall in three years, June construction data shows, as rising borrowing costs hit demand. ...

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Market Harborough Building Society debuts large loan range 

By: ameer@trustedteam.com

Market Harborough Building Society has launched a range of larger home loans that range up to £3.5m.  ...

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Acra Lending receives “good origination quality” assessment from DBRS

By: ameer@trustedteam.com

Acra Lending has been assigned the RO2 residential mortgage originator ranking by DBRS, which affirms the company’s “good origination quality.” DBRS confirmed its “RO2” evaluation of the privately held lender,...

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D.R. Horton seals $100 million acquisition of Truland Homes

By: ameer@trustedteam.com

Donald R. Horton, chairman of the board, commented: “We are excited for the Truland team to join the D.R. Horton family. Their quality building operations and strong presence across...

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Industry view: Average fixed rates hit 6% – where next?

By: ameer@trustedteam.com

Average five-year fixed rates went above 6% this week. Mortgage Strategy asks how much higher might they go? ONP group partnership director Mark Tosetti “With mortgage rates now climbing above 6%,...

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Buyers demand green spaces and good commuting links

By: ameer@trustedteam.com

Access to green spaces, an easy commute and being close to major rail and road networks remain at the top of homebuyers’ lists when moving to a new area. The...

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Average fixed rates hit 6% – where next?

By: ameer@trustedteam.com

Average five-year fixed rates went above 6% this week. Mortgage Strategy asks how much higher might they go? ...

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