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Erik Morin reflects on his return to the reverse mortgage appraisal space

Housing Wire

The way we manage our appraisal process is different,” he said. “We Our process is significantly more high touch and focused on the borrower experience, meaning we are more active with the borrower than most, or any, AMC really is.” Morin said it is his and Atlas’s job to know. That trust was founded, Morin added.

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The New UAD: “Don’t Borrow Trouble.”

Appraisal Buzz

Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac are not designing the software for the future, but they have provided the specification for the Uniform Appraisal Data set (UAD) they want to receive. It is up to appraisal software companies to develop solutions to provide this specific data set.

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From Forms to Reports: A Look at the UAD Overhaul

Appraisal Buzz

By now, most appraisers are aware that Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac (GSEs) have embarked on a complete overhaul of the Uniform Appraisal Dataset (UAD). These codes, or language, make sense to appraisers but confuse uninitiated readers of our reports. Most appraisers have diversity in their business channels.

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Is the GSE’s “Appraisal Modernization” Really Just Mass Appraisal?

Appraiserblogs

It is presented as part of the GSEs “Appraisal Modernization” initiative, which aims to streamline the mortgage appraisal process. Despite its roots in a methodology designed to support appraisers, Value. million armed robbery of a… Certified Appraisers vs.

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UWM appraisal shakeup makes small splash

Housing Wire

Loni Pincocki, a Michigan-based appraiser, said that if UWM continues to partner with the software company she won’t be using UWM’s appraisal program. I’m already nickel-and-dimed to death as an appraiser,” she said. Zitin noted that while this may be an operational investment for some lenders, there are advantages.

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BREAKING The New York State AMC Law Is Now In Effect

Miller Samuel

After years of AMCs chipping away at the public trust, the New York AMC law was designed to protect the consumer. Seriously, the value-add provided by AMCs to the appraisal process in the delivery of actual appraisals might be 5%, but no chance in hell it is 75%.

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All You Need to Know About Reverse Mortgage Appraisals

AmeriMac

One important aspect of the reverse mortgage process is the appraisal, which determines the value of the property and plays a crucial role in determining the size of the loan. Understanding reverse mortgages can be complex, but it essentially involves converting a portion of the home’s equity into usable cash.