We are getting ready to close our first simultaneous 1st and 2nd under the new rules. Our buyer is getting a line of credit 2nd mortgage and as far as I know, drawing the whole line now for closing.
When we got the title order, we checked the RESPA FAQ and saw on page seven that there should be TWO GFEs and TWO HUD-1 forms. We asked the lender for both GFEs and held back delivery of the title
Thursday, March 4, 2010
RESPA 2010 - purchase with a 1st and 2nd mortgage
We are getting ready to close our first simultaneous 1st and 2nd under the new rules. Our buyer is getting a line of credit 2nd mortgage and as far as I know, drawing the whole line now for closing.
When we got the title order, we checked the RESPA FAQ and saw on page seven that there should be TWO GFEs and TWO HUD-1 forms. We asked the lender for both GFEs and held back delivery of the title
When we got the title order, we checked the RESPA FAQ and saw on page seven that there should be TWO GFEs and TWO HUD-1 forms. We asked the lender for both GFEs and held back delivery of the title
Wednesday, March 3, 2010
pre-qualification versus pre-approval
The new mortgage disclosure rule is upending the first step in the process of lending to homebuyers.
Before shopping for a property, a prospective buyer typically gets a preapproval letter from a lender indicating how big a loan the person qualifies for. Real estate agents often ask for these letters so they can make sure the customer can afford the property before showing it. Read more here.
Before shopping for a property, a prospective buyer typically gets a preapproval letter from a lender indicating how big a loan the person qualifies for. Real estate agents often ask for these letters so they can make sure the customer can afford the property before showing it. Read more here.
pre-qualification versus pre-approval
The new mortgage disclosure rule is upending the first step in the process of lending to homebuyers.
Before shopping for a property, a prospective buyer typically gets a preapproval letter from a lender indicating how big a loan the person qualifies for. Real estate agents often ask for these letters so they can make sure the customer can afford the property before showing it. Read more here.
Before shopping for a property, a prospective buyer typically gets a preapproval letter from a lender indicating how big a loan the person qualifies for. Real estate agents often ask for these letters so they can make sure the customer can afford the property before showing it. Read more here.
Monday, February 22, 2010
selected title insurance agent data call from PA Insurance Department
We received a data call from the Department today. Among other things it says:
"The Pennsylvania Insurance Department(the "Department") is conducting a study of title insurance in Pennsylvania. The study is under the direct supervision and control of the Department; it is being funded by the Title Insurance Rating Bureau of Pennsylvania as the Department's statistical agent for collection of
"The Pennsylvania Insurance Department(the "Department") is conducting a study of title insurance in Pennsylvania. The study is under the direct supervision and control of the Department; it is being funded by the Title Insurance Rating Bureau of Pennsylvania as the Department's statistical agent for collection of
selected title insurance agent data call from PA Insurance Department
We received a data call from the Department today. Among other things it says:
"The Pennsylvania Insurance Department(the "Department") is conducting a study of title insurance in Pennsylvania. The study is under the direct supervision and control of the Department; it is being funded by the Title Insurance Rating Bureau of Pennsylvania as the Department's statistical agent for collection of
"The Pennsylvania Insurance Department(the "Department") is conducting a study of title insurance in Pennsylvania. The study is under the direct supervision and control of the Department; it is being funded by the Title Insurance Rating Bureau of Pennsylvania as the Department's statistical agent for collection of
Friday, February 19, 2010
lien letters and transfer taxes....what the heck to do on the new GFE and HUD-1
Here's my take....
First things first, determine whether the charge is TYPICALLY a buyer/borrower fee. If yes, then you MUST show it on the GFE and HUD as a buyer/borrower fee, even if the seller has agreed to pay for it.
In my neck of the woods, typical is determined by state and county custom.
Transfer taxes are TYPICALLY split between buyer and seller in Pennsylvania, SO one half of the
First things first, determine whether the charge is TYPICALLY a buyer/borrower fee. If yes, then you MUST show it on the GFE and HUD as a buyer/borrower fee, even if the seller has agreed to pay for it.
In my neck of the woods, typical is determined by state and county custom.
Transfer taxes are TYPICALLY split between buyer and seller in Pennsylvania, SO one half of the
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