Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

Department of Housing and Urban Development ’s (HUD) reliance on its legacy appraisal processing system, the Loan Application Management System,” FHA said in an informational notice. Catalyst has been seen as a positive development in the ongoing effort to modernize the technology infrastructure of the federal housing agencies.

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 11, 2023

Appraisal modernization is a hot topic right now, but updating the appraisal process is easier said than done. The process today is limited by a number of structural constraints, according to Scott Reuter, Single-Family chief appraiser at Freddie Mac. If we can check those boxes, we succeed.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 28, 2020

The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) announced Monday it is requesting input on the appraisal policies, practices and processes of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, especially as it relates to the GSEs’ appraisal modernization efforts. The Request for Input (RFI) – open to comment until Feb.

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 7, 2023

Tony Pistilli, general manager of valuations for Restb.ai, expressed his enthusiasm about the collaboration: “Working with Bradford, we are providing the newest and most advanced AI technology to accelerate the modernization of the appraisal process.”

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 1, 2020

Now leading Clear Capital’s mortgage collateral modernization programs, Allen is reimagining and re-engineering how home valuations are manufactured and partnering with major lenders and GSEs to bring greater efficiency and speed to the consumer.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 18, 2022

Established in 2001, the Nevada-headquartered company delivers solutions to modernize the appraisal process, which may take days to weeks to complete, or even longer during booming markets. Real estate valuation technology company Clear Capital will cut 27% of its workforce across its offices in the U.S.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 5, 2023

House of Representatives passed a bill in September that streamlines the appraisal process for VA mortgage loans. The legislation is an important first step toward broad modernization of the VA appraisal process and could make veterans’ home purchase offers more viable, the MBA said. “We

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler sat down with Scot Rose , CIO at Class Valuation , to talk about innovation in the appraisal space and how the technology being deployed for appraisal modernization can actually protect appraisers. You can now glean condition and quality information through image recognition.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 25, 2022

Digging into the workflow technology a bit further, it’s going to become increasingly important for appraisal management systems to have built-in flexibility for managing new types of workflows. The appraisal process, which isn’t simple to begin with, is becoming even more dynamic. The second are streamlined integrations.

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Housing Wire

JULY 12, 2022

John Bell, deputy director at the VA, said the agency has made strides in recent years to get loans processed and out the door in a timely manner. We now will have our first training group that will be intensely focused on just spreading the word, getting information out to lenders, veterans and real estate agents.

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Housing Wire

MAY 25, 2021

The FHFA’s engagement of industry stakeholders signifies a critical inflection point for appraisal transformation. Modernization will either take root and flourish throughout every branch of the mortgage industry, or our industry could miss a critical window to introduce meaningful reforms. Presented by: PCV Murcor.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 30, 2022

Additionally, these solutions will assist with appraiser capacity concerns and reduce appraisal turnaround time while allowing appraisers to remain a vital component of the loan collateral process.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 8, 2022

By the end of 2020, FHFA signaled publicly it was considering hybrid appraisals on a permanent basis, following proposals from both Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. Any loan application flagged as ineligible by Fannie Mae’s automated underwriting system will have to use a traditional appraisal.

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Appraisal Buzz

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

Up until recently, mortgage lenders and stakeholders, for the most part, did not have the ability to vary scope of work of appraisal assignments; Full Appraisals were the standard product. We live in a world that is transitioning from the Information Age to the Digital Age. Appraisers rely on standards of practice and processes.

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Housing Wire

MAY 2, 2022

In October, FHFA Acting Director Sandra Thompson announced at the MBA’s annual conference that Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac would begin permanently accepting desktop appraisals for conventional loans, noting that “frictions in the appraisal process” can slow down turn times, especially in rural areas.

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Appraisal Buzz

SEPTEMBER 5, 2022

Communication took on many forms, including development of written documents stating client reporting requirements, utilizing technology platforms to increase transparency throughout the appraisal process, and developing feedback to the appraiser on appraisal submissions. Complexity in Process and Properties.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 21, 2023

According to Fannie, the process encourages the use of emerging technologies to capture property information, imagery and floor plans. It’s a welcome move for mortgage tech firms in terms of modernization in the industry.

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Appraisal Buzz

MARCH 24, 2025

Are there any other sources of information on this topic? Here it would be wise to emphasize that the two protocols this monograph presents to derive a time adjustment are not the only protocols by which appraisers can conduct this essential step in the appraisal process. ( See the dilemma? Please see the citation below.

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Appraisal Buzz

APRIL 8, 2024

This means that instead of relying on a single entity (like a bank) to keep track of transactions, blockchain distributes this information across multiple nodes. AI can analyze vast amounts of data on the blockchain to provide insights, predictions, and even automate certain appraisal processes.

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Appraisal Buzz

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

—Digital transformation is underway with a modern approach to appraisal management—. Boston, September 14, 2021 – Reggora , an appraisal software company, improving residential real estate valuation, announced today that Envoy Mortgage has adopted its appraisal management system to help process all loans requiring an appraisal.

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Appraisal Buzz

MAY 13, 2024

Geographic “Data” Competency refers to an appraiser’s ability to effectively understand, interpret, and utilize geographic data in the appraisal process. In the context of real estate appraisers, it is essential for accurately valuing properties and providing credible appraisal reports.

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Appraisal Buzz

JULY 15, 2024

Much of this information might be passed on from the client or the AMC. When this initial section is complete, the rest of the screens for data entry and analysis would be dynamically created and then presented as a static “form,” like the way appraisers work today.

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Miller Samuel

APRIL 27, 2019

Becky Jones sat on the Legislative steering committee at NYSAR and informed them about the bill. It sent shockwaves through the AMC-types because, in my view, it effectively destroyed their ability to hide how much they are gouging the consumer and how little the appraiser gets from the actual "appraisal fee" (typically less than half).

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DataMaster

FEBRUARY 3, 2021

Replacing the old process with the new! Is it time to overhaul the appraisal process? By now, most appraisers have read the Request for Information (RFI) published by the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) on December 28, 2020. Appraisal Modernization. Many appraisers share Horn’s concerns.

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Housing Wire

MAY 2, 2021

With an increased demand for appraisals across the country, the need for efficiency during the appraisal process is greater than ever. Nationwide Appraisal Network (NAN) is an industry-leading appraisal management company providing residential and commercial valuation services in all 50 states.

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Appraisal Partners Blog

JANUARY 12, 2025

This article will delve into the various technological tools and platforms that are modernizing the appraisal process, exploring the benefits, challenges, and future trends that are defining this evolution. Mobile Appraisal Apps: These apps allow appraisers to collect on-site data efficiently using their smartphones and tablets.

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Birmingham Appraisal

APRIL 4, 2023

However, in recent years, the rise of data collectors has brought into question the integrity of modern appraisals. Data collectors are individuals or companies who collect information on properties, such as their size, age, and location, and then provide this information to appraisers who use it to provide opinions of value.

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Housing Wire

JUNE 14, 2022

The Federal Housing Finance Agency released voluminous plans last week developed by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to make the housing market more equitable, in part through changes to the appraisal process. Fannie Mae also included efforts to “modernize” appraisals in its equity plans.

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Housing Wire

MAY 31, 2021

And, the impact of the pandemic has complicated this process even further. Black Knight’s REvolution suite provides appraisers and other valuation professionals with a seamless appraisal process from property inspection to report delivery.

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Appraisal Buzz

MARCH 10, 2025

By integrating our advanced computer vision and AI solutions, we are streamlining the appraisal processes, enabling appraisers, lenders, and AMCs to operate more efficiently while improving accuracy and ensuring compliance. For more information on HomeVision and Restb.ai, visit homevision.co and restb.ai.

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Appraisal Buzz

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

This partnership will reduce the friction in the bifurcated appraisal process by enabling a seamless integration of property inspection data and analytics in appraisal workflows. Ideas of modernization and data integrity have been heavily debated topics in the real estate industry for some time. Our goal with Profet.ai

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DataMaster

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

In this role, Tossavainen will oversee DataMaster’s day-to-day operations, implement strategies to enhance efficiency, and build upon the company’s vision to grow a technology platform that modernizes the appraisal space. For more information, please visit classvaluation.com.

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Clear Capital

MAY 10, 2023

In support of the appraisal modernization policy changes, it’s imperative that we are able to provide lenders with an efficient and seamless experience,” said Kenon Chen , EVP of Strategy and Growth at Clear Capital. For borrowers, this modernization can provide upfront value certainty and reduced costs for eligible loans.

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Clear Capital

MARCH 2, 2023

Clear Capital Announces Universal Data Collection in Support of Fannie Mae Appraisal Modernization Policy Changes UDC data set provides lenders with immediate national scalability, interchangeability and less complexity for loan management Reno, Nev.

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Appraisal Buzz

AUGUST 12, 2024

Appraisers will have the opportunity to evaluate and choose from a range of software solutions, potentially switching from long-standing vendors to new entrants offering innovative features. When selecting software, appraisers should consider flexibility, efficiency, and support.

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DW Slater Company

FEBRUARY 24, 2022

There has been much discussion and questions regarding these products so I thought I would share some information and thoughts on the topic. Appraisal Modernization- Many in the industry are trying to move the appraisal industry to modernize with the use of technology and data gathering services.

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Town & Country Residential Appraisals

MARCH 30, 2020

The AMC slowed the process down by 24 hours because they needed us to comment if the lot, in the middle of a town, with dimensions of 105’ x 140’ x 71’ x 152’, was an income producing farm. Undisclosed Information / Miscommunication There are a lot of people in the mortgage process, and a lot of information to change hands.

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