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Housing Wire
DECEMBER 11, 2020
Mortgage giant Fannie Mae extended its relaxed lending and appraisal standards put in place due to COVID-19 into the new year. The flexibilities surrounding verbal verification of employment and appraisals were originally set to expire on Dec. 31, 2020, however Fannie Mae is now pushing that back to at least Jan. 31, 2021. “We
Housing Wire
SEPTEMBER 21, 2021
Starting March 14, 2022, the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) will require all lenders to use FHA Catalyst for appraisals. The module can also accept appraisals for Home Equity Conversion Mortgages (HECMs), the administration announced last week. Now the administration is mandating the use of the platform starting next year.
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Housing Wire
AUGUST 6, 2024
A policy designed for lenders to review and respond to borrower-initiated reconsideration of value (ROV) requests for appraisals — originally scheduled to be implemented between Aug. These include “improvements to the process by which borrowers may request an ROV if they identify a problem with the appraisal,” the original ML said.
Appraisal Buzz
APRIL 15, 2024
By now, most appraisers are aware that Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac (GSEs) have embarked on a complete overhaul of the Uniform Appraisal Dataset (UAD). These codes, or language, make sense to appraisers but confuse uninitiated readers of our reports. It all starts with the standard appraisal forms used in the mortgage process.
Housing Wire
JULY 2, 2024
“The data released today will provide insights into consumer behavior and borrowers’ experiences, leading to better analysis of how mortgage processes could be improved for future borrowers.” The new dataset also includes insights from three additional questions the survey first asked borrowers beginning in 2021.
McKissock
DECEMBER 28, 2021
Appraisers recently contacted by McKissock tend to agree that the profession will go generally well in 2022, with no major changes to the real estate market and no events on the horizon that could seriously upset appraisers’ business. Desktop appraisals, with information provided by third-party hirelings, may increase.
Appraisal Hub
MARCH 19, 2023
A home appraisal in Toronto is necessary when applying for a mortgage, refinancing, or selling your house. This appraisal will give you critical information to help you make informed choices and understand the true value of the asset. Keep reading to find out more about its significance and understand the appraisal process.
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