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Millennials will live at home forever- Gift of Equity

Millennials will live at home forever- Gift of Equity

Yes, it is true that millennials are moving from their parents’ basements. CNBC reported that millennials are stepping in to help their families financially. Some of them even buy their parents’ house and take over the mortgage

Oct 16, 2015 |

Jennifer Keenan's Friday FAQs!

It is Friday again!  One week into CFPB/TRID, and I hope this finds you well.  Great questions this week.  Here we go! You have previously prequalified one of my buyers for new construction.  Now that TRID is in force, will this aff

Oct 09, 2015 |

State of the Hampton Roads Region and Housing Trends 2015

State of the Hampton Roads Region and Housing Trends 2015

On Tuesday, I attended the annual LEAD Hampton Roads “State of the Region” breakfast at the Marriott in Downtown Norfolk. At the breakfast, a team of ODU economists discussed our local economy and what we can expect in the year ahead. The eco

Oct 09, 2015 |

Curtis Continues as CMLA Board Member

Curtis Continues as CMLA Board Member

Tidewater Home Funding President/CEO Kim S. Curtis will continue as a board member for the Community Mortgage Lenders of America 2015/2016 term. Full release from CMLA (http://www.prlog.org/12495159-cmla-names-201516-officers-and-board.html): CMLA Nam

Oct 05, 2015 |

Happy CFPB/TRID Eve

Happy CFPB/TRID Eve

Effective October 3, 2015, the CFPB (Consumer Financial Protection Bureau) will be imposing new guidelines called TRID.  At this point, we have all attended many conferences, webinars and Q&A sessions.  As I am sure you have been inunda

Oct 02, 2015 |

What you need to know about the TILA-RESPA Integrated Disclosures (TRID)

What you need to know about the TILA-RESPA Integrated Disclosures (TRID)

On October 3, the TILA-RESPA Integrated Disclosure (TRID) took affect. TRID is complicated, but what you need to know is that mortgage lending forms used to be difficult for the homebuyer to understand. That’s why the Consum

Oct 02, 2015 |

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