Recently, the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) published revised guidelines for lenders when they manually underwrite mortgage loan applications of borrowers applying for FHA-insured mortgages. This change will improve a lender’s ability to objectively consider a borrower’s risk and reduce additional credit requirements or ‘overlays’ that exceed FHA’s own lending standards. New manual underwriting requirements announced… Continue Reading
Despite our abundant supply of clean water, it remains, by its very nature a valuable resource that should be conserved and protected. As a result, more and more people are paying attention to the amount of water they use and are cutting back by using water wisely and purchasing water efficient fixtures and appliances. Another… Continue Reading
Termites. They’re hungry. And to them, your house is food. Is there anything you can do to stop them? Can you make your home less appetizing? More than 100 termite experts say these are the top 10 mistakes homeowners make when it comes to termites: Number 10: Repairing utilities on the property; disrupting the termite soil treatment…. Continue Reading
Fulbrook is a master-planned community located in Fort Bend County ,Fulshear ,Texas. This gorgeous community offers 1,036 acres on the high bank of the Brazos River. The community’s theme is “at home with nature.” The home-sites range from 1 to 3 acres in size. Hundreds of acres are reserved for natural and community open space. … Continue Reading
Fannie Mae launched Know Your Options Customer Care, a customer engagement strategy and training program for servicers aimed at preventing foreclosures by developing consultative relationships with struggling homeowners. Under the program, Fannie Mae personnel conduct trainings for servicers’ call center employees, provide scripting for interactions with homeowners and help implement ongoing quality control measures. Fannie… Continue Reading