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Opinion: The pros and cons of VA modernization bill

Housing Wire

When it comes to offering an opinion of ‘good or bad’ on HR 7735 — the VA modernization bill — and its ultimate ability to create a better appraisal process for veteran and active duty borrowers, it’s simply too early to tell with too little information being shared on exactly what changes we should expect.

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Clear Capital launches APIs to make adopting modern valuations solutions easier 

Housing Wire

Real estate valuation technology company Clear Capital rolled out two application programming interfaces (APIs) that aim to make adopting and deploying modern valuation solutions easier, ultimately closing loans faster. The post Clear Capital launches APIs to make adopting modern valuations solutions easier appeared first on HousingWire.

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Why appraisal modernization alone is not enough

Housing Wire

Appraisal modernization is generating a lot of buzz in the real estate lending industry. Expanded use of desktop appraisal technology began out of necessity during the COVID-19 pandemic. However, is appraisal modernization on its own enough? Lenders hit the obstacle of the appraisal process.

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Reggora is on a mission to deliver shorter turn times with its modern appraisal management platform

Housing Wire

With first hand knowledge of how complex and time consuming appraisals can be, Reggora is motivated to streamline and modernize the process, benefiting appraisers, lenders and buyers themselves. While Reggora focuses on the future of appraisal and valuation, the founders understand that the best tech isn’t rushed. “We

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Balancing Art and Science in the Evolving Appraisal Industry

Appraisal Buzz

Traditional appraisal methods were often subjective, influenced by the appraiser’s geographic competency and local knowledge. This reliance on personal expertise made it challenging to obtain accurate data, especially in areas where comprehensive information was hard to come by. Resulting in fairer and more accurate appraisals.

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Will hybrid appraisals become the new normal?

Housing Wire

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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Appraisal modernization: What is going on with the forms?

Housing Wire

Here it is: another article about appraisal modernization. Many are tired of hearing about how the appraisal industry needs to change and progress. The FHFA RFI responses to appraisal modernization are a treasure trove of insight into ideas and options for modernization from a wide variety of respondents.