Housing Wire

MAY 24, 2022

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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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

MARCH 3, 2023

Real estate valuation technology provider Clear Capital on Thursday launched Universal Data Collection (UDC), a product designed to support appraisal modernization. The UDC product provides lenders with tools for scalability, interchangeability and loan management, according to a statement.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 8, 2022

“They give you the ability to scale the amount of appraisals you can do with the current appraiser population that you have, and that’s an important part of all the modernization initiatives that have been going on,” said Scot Rose, chief innovation officer at Class Valuation. Can appraisals keep pace?

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

I hear these phrases quite often when it comes to product and software development, but I think they apply very well to solving complex problems like transforming the property appraisal process to work better for every stakeholder. housing cannot be accomplished with a focus on appraisal alone.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 10, 2023

Fannie Mae has approved six firms to handle its new valuation initiative, which cuts traditional appraisers out of the process and potentially represents the biggest shift in the valuation space in years. Accurate Group and Black Knight ‘s Collateral Analytics LLC.

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George Dell

AUGUST 4, 2021

We have heard a lot about “modernizing” the appraisal process, particularly from the GSE’s (Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac). The GSEs, pressing for an improved valuation product, are in a difficult situation. The post Modernizing Appraisal: How Do I Prepare? What is clear, is that the path is not clear.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 30, 2022

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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Appraiserblogs

MARCH 7, 2024

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. It’s time to grab your popcorn and… The post Is the GSE’s “Appraisal Modernization” Really Just Mass Appraisal?

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Scot Rose from Class Valuation explores current trends and offers strategies to help lenders thrive in 2025. The future of UPD and hybrid appraisals UPD is central to the future of appraisal modernization. Hybrid appraisals combine a UPD with an appraiser’s professional valuation.

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Appraisal Buzz

OCTOBER 28, 2024

With these advances in technology, the appraisal industry is transitioning toward a more scientific, data-driven approach. Modern tools can now compile and analyze vast datasets, providing appraisers with more accurate and comprehensive information than ever before. Resulting in fairer and more accurate appraisals.

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Inman

AUGUST 11, 2023

The Valuation Product Suite is geared at modernizing the appraisal process and assisting in compliance with new Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac programs that make it easier to get loans approved without an appraisal.

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Appraisal Buzz

MARCH 21, 2022

Now that the GSEs have approved desktop valuations for purchase, appraisers need a way to collect trustworthy, verifiable data while also submitting floor plans on reports! Join us for our upcoming webinar on March 22 nd at 2 pm, “ Appraiser-Controlled Desktop and Remote Valuations ” with Mark Walser and Lisa Ratzke!

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 7, 2023

and Bradford Technologies announced their partnership at the Valuation Expo in Las Vegas on Monday. As part of the partnership, Restb.ai’s AI technology will be integrated into Bradford Technologies’ report quality control processes. This is a service every appraiser needs to improve their inspection efficiency.”

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Housing Wire

MAY 10, 2023

Real estate valuation technology company Clear Capital announced on Wednesday that it has expanded its partnership with ValueLink , a valuation management platform, to offer better support for appraisal modernization policy changes. Clear Capital is a national real-estate valuation technology company.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 21, 2023

The government-sponsored enterprise (GSE) approved six vendors following the roll-out of its new valuation initiative. The list includes some of the biggest names in the mortgage tech space — Solidifi, Class Valuation , Clear Capital , Mueller Services, Inc. Accurate Group and Black Knight ‘s Collateral Analytics LLC.

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DataMaster

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

29, 2023 – Class Valuation is pleased to announce that Jennifer Tossavainen has joined the company as managing director of DataMaster, the gold standard for property data management software. Class Valuation’s recent hire demonstrates its commitment to driving appraisal innovation through DataMaster’s platform. TROY, MI — Sept.

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Appraiserblogs

APRIL 18, 2024

Throughout the history of mortgage banking and lending in the United States, underwriting policies have significantly influenced the appraisal process for home purchases and refinances. Appraisers must follow underwriter appraisal review guidelines meticulously to ensure their appraisal reports are accepted by the lender.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 27, 2021

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.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

According to Reggora co-founder and CEO Brian Zitin, “Lenders need to start paying attention to the appraisal process now, more than ever.”. Appraisal challenges impact everyone. This year’s hot housing market has created several obstacles within the appraisal process that impact both the lender and the borrower.

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Appraisal Buzz

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

Dallas, TX – October 31, 2024 – ClearValue Consulting , a leading provider of innovative solutions in the valuation industry, today announced a strategic partnership with Restb.ai to integrate its advanced computer vision technology into ClearValue’s comprehensive valuation review platform, Certainty. valuation services at restb.ai/customers/appraisals-inspections.

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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

OCTOBER 18, 2022

Real estate valuation technology company Clear Capital will cut 27% of its workforce across its offices in the U.S. 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.

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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. SW: How is Class Valuation leveraging AI? SR: We’ve leveraged AI for years.

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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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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. Low mortgage rates fuel the demand for valuation and settlement services.

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Appraisal Buzz

DECEMBER 6, 2021

But this alone cannot solve the underlying issues with the current appraisal process, such as inefficient workflows and analogue data collection. Instead, tech innovations have started to enter the market with the goal of optimizing the appraisal process by automating key portions of a property’s valuation.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

HousingWire Editor-in-Chief Sarah Wheeler had the opportunity to catch up with Class Valuation Chief Innovation Officer Scot Rose to discuss how appraisal technology be leveraged to improve both the speed and accuracy of the overall process. “We’ve

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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. Hybrid appraisals use the services of a third party.

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Housing Wire

MAY 23, 2022

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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Clear Capital

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

This webinar explores the current landscape of the mortgage industry – including modernization, updated GSE regulations, and more. Learn how to navigate new technology and appraisal processes to thrive in any market. Embrace modern appraisal programs for long-term growth or to insulate against disruption.

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Clear Capital

MARCH 23, 2022

Last year’s acquisition of CubiCasa by Clear Capital, a national real estate valuation technology company, was just one step in the firm’s overall mission to modernize the appraisal process, a top official told Mortgage Professional America. That quest led Reno, Nev. READ FULL STORY.

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Housing Wire

JUNE 27, 2023

Automated mortgage technology provider Lender Toolkit announced this week that it has integrated with Reggora , an appraisal management software company that focuses on modernizing residential real estate valuations for mortgage lenders.

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 23, 2022

Desktop appraisals became a permanent option for certain loans earlier this year. HousingWire recently spoke with Kenon Chen, Executive Vice President of Corporate Strategy at Clear Capital, about desktop appraisal adoption and appraisal modernization. How willing are appraisers to adopt desktop and hybrid appraisals?

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 25, 2022

With recent developments from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to pursue a more digital appraisal process that could both speed up the process and remove any unconscious bias from it, it is important for industry professionals across the space to stay at the top of their game. Appraisal Modernization: What’s the end game?”

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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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Appraisal Buzz

APRIL 8, 2024

One of its most intriguing applications lies in the domain of appraisals. As industries grapple with the challenges of transparency, accuracy, and trustworthiness in valuation processes, blockchain emerges as a beacon of hope. This ensures that every valuation stands the test of time, free from potential manipulation.

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