Housing Wire

MARCH 10, 2025

Tony Pistilli, Restb.ai’s general manager of valuation, said AI tools can improve efficiency while reducing manual appraisal work. Our collaboration with HomeVision underscores the transformative power of AI in the mortgage industry, Pistilli said.

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Housing Wire

JULY 2, 2024

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) and the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) this week released updated loan-level data collected through the National Survey of Mortgage Originations (NSMO), according to a joint announcement. The newest release adds data through 2021 into the available dataset.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Unfortunately, too many misconceptions persist among real estate and even mortgage industry professionals about the VA home loan, and those misconceptions have big (and negative) impacts. VA mortgage loans generally provide veterans and active-duty service members with more favorable terms than other loans on the market.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 21, 2021

This Lunch & Learn for mortgage lenders will explore the evolution of the appraisal process as well as opportunities for innovation. Jonathan and Brian will discuss the impact of appraisals on fulfillment and why now is the time to embrace change in this area. Hosted by Reggora. Diego Sanchez COO, HW Media.

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

House of Representatives this week passed a bill that streamlines the appraisal process for U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs mortgage loans. Critics have long complained VA appraisals had to be performed in-house, which has resulted in a costly and slow process for veterans and servicemembers.

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Housing Wire

MAY 7, 2021

HousingWire recently spoke with PCV Murcor Founder, President and CEO Keith Murray and COO Cindy Nasser on how the appraisal process can be streamlined in today’s tight housing market. . HousingWire: What’s the biggest pain point appraisers are currently facing?

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Appraisal Buzz

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

Calyx , a provider of comprehensive mortgage software solutions for banks, credit unions, mortgage bankers, wholesale and correspondent lenders and brokers, has announced that PCV Murcor , a nationwide real estate valuations management company, is now integrated with Calyx Point.

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

The National Reverse Mortgage Lenders Association (NRMLA), the reverse mortgage industry’s leading trade association, is preparing to host its 2024 Annual Meeting and Expo on Sept. The event is typically the largest, most expansive meeting for a wide variety of reverse mortgage professionals. 24-26 in San Diego.

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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. That savings can be passed on to borrowers.”

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Housing Wire

JULY 22, 2024

Last April, Erik Morin made a return to the reverse mortgage valuation space by joining appraisal and valuation company Atlas VMS. Morin founded Landmark Network in 2007, a company that quickly became a key player on the valuation side of the reverse mortgage space before being acquired by Class Valuation in 2018.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

For lenders to successfully manage their portfolios, they need to provide borrowers with a seamless mortgage process from start to finish. While having core systems in place is important, no matter how good a lender’s process is, if there’s an issue with the appraisal, everything could be compromised.

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Appraisal Buzz

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

Incenter Appraisal Management ’s new RemoteVal technology works to streamline one of the biggest bottlenecks in mortgage lending: appraisals. Already being piloted nationally, RemoteVal is empowering appraisers to complete thorough, compliant appraisal inspections without ever leaving their desks.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 29, 2020

With 2020 finally coming to a close, several companies wrapped up this unprecedented year for housing with some brand-new mortgage tech for 2021. With that aggregation, Optimal Blue said lenders can more efficiently price and originate mortgage products that can be sold on the secondary market.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 5, 2021

Reggora’s modern platform for mortgage lenders and appraisal vendors provides advanced workflows and integrations to streamline the entire appraisal process, shorten turn times, and upgrade the borrower experience. The post Mortgage Tech Demo Day: Reggora appeared first on HousingWire. Get More Info.

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Housing Wire

JULY 11, 2024

The efficiency and reliability of property appraisals are the linchpin to the success of a steady flow of mortgage transactions. Opteon, a leader in the appraisal and property valuation industry, utilizes their tech-enabled service fulfillment to streamline and enhance the appraisal process.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 18, 2021

Desktop appraisals, a temporary flexibility implemented in March 2020 to keep the mortgage industry afloat amid lockdowns and social distancing, will become permanent, the Federal Housing Finance Agency said today. Allowing desktop appraisals was one of a number of short-term appraisal flexibilities the agency announced in March 2020.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 3, 2022

Appraisal management company Clear Capital , in the latest effort to revamp the appraisal process, hopes to automate property photo reviews to ensure data and photo consistency with its photo review product , ClearPhoto. United Wholesale Mortgage also hopes to make its stamp on the appraisal space.

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Housing Wire

JUNE 17, 2024

It can be used to pay nonrecurring closing costs, such as appraisal, processing, title and recording fees. mortgage lenders in the first quarter of 2024, estimates that as of April 30, more than 4,500 customers have used the closing cost credit. Wells Fargo’s mortgage origination volume declined to $3.5

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021

United Wholesale Mortgage (UWM) announced today that it will no longer require its brokers to use appraisal management companies to complete appraisals. During a Facebook Live address, Ishbia proclaimed that while AMCs add value to the industry, appraisals have been a stumbling block for the mortgage industry.

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Appraisal Buzz

JUNE 14, 2021

This rush to return to the status quo has created buzz in the appraisal industry—a wish that Fannie and Freddie were talking to appraisers about how to make the appraisal process more efficient and accurate. It’s time to make the appraisal process more efficient by solving these problems. housing markets.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 14, 2022

Collateral valuation is a critical component of mortgage lending and the home sales process. During the course of the pandemic, mortgage professionals have seen origination volumes for refi and purchase skyrocket as they have simultaneously faced challenges of accessing properties and completing in-person inspections.

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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. Sponsored Video.

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Simonson Real Estate

JULY 10, 2020

While commercial appraisals are a central part of evaluating real estate, the appraisal process itself can be frustrating and confusing – primarily since each assessment depends on the scope and nature of the specific property. What has your experience been navigating the appraisal process? Contact him today!

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Appraisal Buzz

DECEMBER 6, 2021

A natural reaction to this situation, especially when faced with these statistics, is to try and get more appraisers to enter the industry. But this alone cannot solve the underlying issues with the current appraisal process, such as inefficient workflows and analogue data collection. AMCs Driving Tech Innovation .

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 20, 2021

Less than one month after launching operations , the private holding group StoicLane – the backers of Interfirst Mortgage – has acquired control of the appraisal management company Lender’s Valuation Services (LVS). ” How do remote valuation solutions benefit appraisers? The AMC sector is not without controversy.

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Appraisal Buzz

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Plus, check out our exclusive interview with the webinar hosts below: Appraisal Buzz: What is your background in the industry? Kimberly Angellone: I have a strong foundation in using technology to improve appraisal products and services, backed by over 16 years of experience in the mortgage and real estate appraisal field.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 5, 2023

Department of Agriculture (USDA), for example, is transforming the mortgage process by moving into the realm of the platform as a service, Dean Daetwyler , director of the systems implementation and management division of the single-family housing guaranteed loan division at the USDA, said. For the U.S.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 12, 2021

Will Denslow, Reggora chief technical officer, added: “Lenders and consumers are both demanding better overall user experiences as digital transformation continues to take over the mortgage world, and we want to make sure appraisal doesn’t fall behind.”.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 4, 2023

As leaders of a non-profit, the Association of Independent Mortgage Experts ( AIME ), we advocate for over 65,000 wholesale mortgage brokers and homebuyers nationwide. Below, we shed light on the potential unintended consequences to mortgages and specific consumer groups should buyers be compelled to cover their agent’s commissions.

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Appraisals are required for homes financed with any type of mortgage. Why are appraisals important? Getting approved for a mortgage depends largely on the outcome of an appraisal. Mortgage lenders want to make sure the property is worth the sale price.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 28, 2020

According to FHFA director Mark Calabria, modernizing the appraisal process has the potential to create a more “streamlined and accurate collateral valuation process.” Low mortgage rates fuel the demand for valuation and settlement services. Presented by: VRM Mortgage Services.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 7, 2021

It should also benefit borrowers by creating cheaper appraisal options for them, depending on their needs and situation.”. Last year, Reggora received the Tech100 Mortgage award which recognizes the most innovative and impactful tech companies serving the mortgage economy.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 21, 2021

Hosted by Mortgage Capital Trading. This Lunch & Learn for mortgage lenders will explore the evolution of the appraisal process as well as opporThe FHFA and HUD are vigorously pursuing equitable housing goals, which means big changes for lenders.

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Housing Wire

JULY 15, 2024

Rocket Pro TPO , the wholesale arm of Rocket Mortgage , announced Monday that it has decided to waive the $795 origination fee charged to broker partners on home equity loans. However, as we all know, borrowers don’t want to touch their first mortgages because they have lower interest rates, which is completely understandable.

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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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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

AMCs provide appraisals to lenders by coordinating directly with appraisers, fulfilling the regulatory need for a firewall between mortgage brokers and the appraisal process. A few months later, Class Valuation snatched up Texas-based appraisal management company Janus Valuation and Compliance.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 18, 2023

The GSEs have looked at the demand side and tried to reduce the number of mortgages that require a full appraisal or require an appraisal that takes less time from the appraiser. HW: What are the biggest appraisal challenges you foresee in the coming year, and how can they be mitigated?

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