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Lenders see appraisal modernization as a top priority

Housing Wire

A Fannie Mae survey published in mid-May found that mortgage lenders see value in appraisal modernization, specifically in the implementation of non-traditional appraisals and inspection-based appraisal waivers. One mid-sized lender echoed the opinion of others that appraisals still take too long.

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Proposed VA appraisal law looks to even the playing field

Housing Wire

A piece of legislation introduced in the Senate in mid-May could streamline the appraisal process for VA loans. The legislation would modernize the Department of Veteran Affairs ‘ appraisal requirements by allowing desktop appraisals, and in some circumstances, waving appraisals all together.

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

Appraiserblogs

The most recent statistics show Value Acceptance accounts for up to 40% of all mortgage approvals. 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.

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VA removes pre-approval process for some loans?

Housing Wire

Loan closings could not proceed until the VA issued its approval, which resulted in a drawn-out process. While the VA said it hopes to “improve the veteran experience” by modernizing its outdated procedures, some loans will still require pre-approval before closing.

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FHA delays mandatory use date for FHA Catalyst appraisal submission

Housing Wire

What role does appraisal tech have in creating customers for life? In this day and age where borrowers put speed and efficiency over anything, a slow appraisal process could reflect negatively on the lender and cause strain with the borrower. Presented by: Reggora.

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BREAKING The New York State AMC Law Is Now In Effect

Miller Samuel

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). This is why we need consumer protection in the mortgage business.

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Like it or not, desktop appraisals are here to stay

Housing Wire

Any loan application flagged as ineligible by Fannie Mae’s automated underwriting system will have to use a traditional appraisal. A Fannie Mae spokesperson said that appraisal modernization and digitization, and specifically the launch of desktop appraisals, can offer different career opportunities for a new generation of appraisers.

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