Housing Wire

MARCH 21, 2022

United Wholesale Mortgage (UWM) announced late last year that it would turn the appraisal space on its head by launching an in-house appraisal program. Even if it has not made quite the outsized impact UWM said it would, appraisers mostly like the wholesaler’s new program. New blood in the appraisal space.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 19, 2021

The Department of Veterans Affairs will raise appraisal fees and lengthen allowable turnaround times in select markets across the country in response to high demand for appraisals. The VA designated markets as high-demand based on increased demand for appraisal services and a shortage of appraisers.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 8, 2022

Desktop appraisals arrived in March of 2020, allowing the housing market to keep humming while many stayed indoors to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Allowing appraisals without a walk-through was one of several flexibilities the Federal Housing Finance Agency allowed in light of the pandemic. Scott Murphy, CEO of D.S.

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Appraiserblogs

JUNE 13, 2024

Reforming the appraisal review process is essential to maintaining the integrity of the real estate market and protecting consumers and homeowners. In mortgage financing, the appraisal process is often seen as the foundation of accurate property valuation and market stability.

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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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Housing Wire

AUGUST 2, 2022

The Department of Veterans’ Affairs announced last week that it would allow desktop and exterior-only appraisals for some transactions. In a department memo, the VA explained that the move was a response to “high demand for appraisal services and limited availability of appraisers in certain local market areas.”.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

The Federal Housing Administration announced this week that lenders have an additional year before they must submit appraisals through the FHA Catalyst: EAD Module. What role does appraisal tech have in creating customers for life? The previous deadline, announced in mid- 2021, was March 14, 2022. Presented by: Reggora.

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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.

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Appraisal Buzz

JULY 15, 2024

I had just returned from college, and back then, there was no appraisal software available. That’s how I first got involved in valuation technology. Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac are not designing the software for the future, but they have provided the specification for the Uniform Appraisal Data set (UAD) they want to receive.

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Appraiserblogs

MARCH 7, 2024

Mass Appraisal tend to exhibit a regressive nature… In the intricate landscape of real estate mortgage financing, the notion of appraisal waivers recently dubbed “Value Acceptance”, by the Government Sponsored Enterprises (GSEs), has stirred considerable debate. appeared on Appraisers Blogs.

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Miller Samuel

APRIL 27, 2019

The bill summary was: Relates to the registration of real estate appraisal management companies or an individual or business entity that provides appraisal management services to creditors or to secondary mortgage market participants including affiliates by the department of state. No, it isn't.

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Appraisal Buzz

JULY 20, 2022

Indianapolis, Indiana, July 20, 2022 (AppraisalBuzz.com; Newswire.com) – SettlementOne Valuation, a leading provider of credit, data, and appraisal management services to the U.S. mortgage industry, today announced the hiring of Michelle Mencarini, Vice President of National Sales. About SettlementOne Valuation .

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Housing Wire

MAY 25, 2022

The VA also expects to overhaul its procedure on appraisals following the mid-May introduction of legislation in the Senate aimed at streamlining the appraisal process for VA loans. The legislation would remove a stipulation requiring all VA appraisals to be performed in-house. If passed, the legislation introduced by Sen.

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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.

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Annarbor Appraisal

SEPTEMBER 6, 2020

Challenging the results of the appraisal for mortgage financing. Even though the consumer may pay for the appraisal, they are no more the client than is the credit reporting agency or title company hired directly by the lender. When a sale is involved, the valuation may be lower than contracted price.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

There remains a belief among listing agents and their clients that the VA appraisal and closing process will be a hassle. A lot of the misconceptions about working with VA loans center on the VA appraisal process – which differs from conventional mortgage appraisals – as well as the time it will take for a transaction to close.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 31, 2021

The above agencies also signed a statement outlining flexibilities on industry appraisal standards and then addressed appraisal regulations for Fannie and Freddie a week later. The CFPB said it will also be removing its signature from this letter.

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Birmingham Appraisal

AUGUST 23, 2023

How Can Appraisers and Agents Work Together? In the often chaotic world of real estate, the appraiser-agent relationship can contribute to a smoother process. There are many areas that appraisers and agents can inform and educate one another so that each of their jobs is done more successfully.

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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.

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Birmingham Appraisal

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

What New Homebuyers Need To Know About Appraisals. In this new homebuyer’s guide to appraisals, I’ll help you understand the process during your first home purchase. I would like to do my part by informing and educating you on the appraisal part of the transaction. What is a Mortgage Appraisal?

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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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McKissock

JULY 28, 2022

There has been a lot of talk about the Uniform Appraisal Dataset (UAD) and Uniform Residential Appraisal Report (URAR) redesign initiative, and how it will make life easier for appraisers. The mortgage appraisal forms we use today were designed in 2005 using technology and mortgage processes in place at the time.

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Appraisal Hub

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Whether you’re considering selling your home, refinancing your mortgage, or simply looking to understand your property’s market value, a professional residential appraisal is the key. Appraisal companies in Toronto, such as Appraisal Hub Inc., Lenders need an up-to-date valuation to determine loan amounts.

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AmeriMac

JANUARY 30, 2024

What is a Reverse Mortgage Appraisal? A reverse mortgage appraisal is an evaluation of a property’s value to determine how much money can be borrowed through a reverse mortgage. The appraisal is important because it helps lenders assess the risk associated with the reverse mortgage loan.

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Birmingham Appraisal

JUNE 7, 2023

Appraisers Helping Accountants In the realm of real estate transactions, residential appraisers play an important role in providing accurate valuations. Appraisers also offer valuable support to accountants by providing crucial insights and data for various financial purposes.

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Appraisal Today

MARCH 15, 2024

How To Appraise Rural Properties Excerpts: Appraising residential properties in rural areas can be both challenging and rewarding. Unlike the standardized expectations of urban and suburban properties, rural properties often present unique characteristics that require a nuanced approach to valuation. Well written.

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AmeriMac

MARCH 29, 2024

One important aspect of the reverse mortgage process is the appraisal, which determines the value of the property and plays a crucial role in determining the size of the loan. Understanding reverse mortgages can be complex, but it essentially involves converting a portion of the home’s equity into usable cash.

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AmeriMac

AUGUST 17, 2023

Are you considering a reverse mortgage but unsure of what role appraisal plays? In this post, we will cover everything you need to know about reverse mortgage appraisal. We will start by discussing the basics of reverse mortgages and who can benefit from them. Who Can Benefit from a Reverse Mortgage?

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Housing Wire

MAY 12, 2021

Since the client began the search for her dream home earlier this year, her Veterans Affairs mortgage loan offers have been rejected over a dozen times. It’s been rejection after rejection for Isabel Williams’ client, a military veteran in Port St. Lucie, Florida.

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Genworth MI Blog

JUNE 27, 2019

The home appraisal has been requested…the waiting begins. Will the appraiser give credit for all the upgrades in the home? Is the appraiser familiar with the neighborhood? Will the appraiser use good comparables? Will the appraised value be sufficient for the loan?”. Will repairs be needed?

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Genworth MI Blog

JUNE 27, 2019

The home appraisal has been requested…the waiting begins. Will the appraiser give credit for all the upgrades in the home? Is the appraiser familiar with the neighborhood? Will the appraiser use good comparables? Will the appraised value be sufficient for the loan?”. Will repairs be needed?

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CP Home Appraisals

DECEMBER 12, 2008

Once the HVCC, Home Valuation Code of Conduct, is enacted the majority of lender and mortgage appraisal requests will be diverted through Appraisal Management Companies (AMCs). Although this may curb the evils of “lender pressure” on us appraisers, it will also take up to 50% of our fee!!

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AmeriMac

MAY 30, 2021

The results of a real estate appraisal carry major implications for borrowers, lenders, and sellers alike. Ultimately, the goal of an appraisal is to determine a fair and reasonable value for any given property. Common Issues With Appraisal Quality Control. Common Issues With Appraisal Quality Control.

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AmeriMac

MAY 30, 2021

The results of a real estate appraisal carry major implications for borrowers, lenders, and sellers alike. Ultimately, the goal of an appraisal is to determine a fair and reasonable value for any given property. Common Issues With Appraisal Quality Control. Common Issues With Appraisal Quality Control.

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AmeriMac

MAY 30, 2021

The results of a real estate appraisal carry major implications for borrowers, lenders, and sellers alike. Ultimately, the goal of an appraisal is to determine a fair and reasonable value for any given property. Common Issues With Appraisal Quality Control. Common Issues With Appraisal Quality Control.

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Appraisal Today

JUNE 28, 2024

The technology has been drifting into mortgage lending reliance for more than a decade because it has been marketed as having the ease of “pushing a button.” The driver behind this final rule was to eliminate potential bias in valuations by replacing appraisers with AVMS. To read more, Click Here My comments: Worth reading.

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AmeriMac

JULY 25, 2022

Home negotiations can be deadlocked because of the valuation differences of a property by both prospects and homeowners. This is why home appraisals are advised to ensure property costing is as fair as possible. What Is an Appraisal? Methods of Conducting Appraisals. What Is Appraisal Review?

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