Cleveland Appraisal Blog

MARCH 3, 2022

Not too long ago, I saw a loan officer post on their Instagram that FHA no longer requires handrails for stairs. This is a family-friendly blog. You can also listen right here at Cleveland Appraisal Blog! Predicting housing price cycles isn’t so easy – Sacramento Appraisal Blog. Have a great weekend!

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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

OCTOBER 14, 2021

I remember loan officers telling me that I needed to be “creative” with my appraisals. You can also listen right here at Cleveland Appraisal Blog! – Sacramento Appraisal Blog. – DW Slater Company Blog. – George Dell’s Analogue Blog. – Birmingham Appraisal Blog.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 7, 2020

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Appraiserblogs

OCTOBER 11, 2022

Loan officers at Wells Fargo altered values in the bank’s database, so loans would qualify for so-called appraisal waivers… It feels like Ground Hog Day all over again. Dozens of loan officers at Wells Fargo altered values in the bank’s database, so loans would qualify. That was in 2016.

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Riverfront Appraisals

AUGUST 31, 2021

Welcome to the September edition of our blog series, The Loan Officer’s Guide to Appraisals. This entire year, I’ve been blogging once a month with the purpose of assisting loan officers to better understand the appraisal process. This month’s blog post will be all about new construction appraisals.

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Genworth MI Blog

MARCH 20, 2025

Never miss a post by subscribing to the Enact MI Blog! The post Navigating the New Normal: The Impact of Climate-Related Events on Real Estate Markets and Appraisals appeared first on Enact MI Blog. Well send you our most up-to-date topics right into your inbox. Subscribe now!

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Riverfront Appraisals

JULY 29, 2021

This entire year, I’ve been blogging once a month with the purpose of assisting loan officers to better understand the appraisal process. This month’s blog post will be a slight departure […].

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 27, 2022

“Lower-income families have very limited ability to adjust to this [inflation] shock, particularly as their savings tend to be low and their budgets are already stretched,” Recursion reported in a blog post earlier this year. “As That means regulators, market leaders, lenders, loan officers and borrowers themselves should remain vigilant.

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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

DECEMBER 31, 2021

The Cleveland Appraisal Blog provides a few ideas below. Whether you’re an appraiser, a real estate agent, a loan officer, an underwriter, a home inspector, a title agent, or anyone else in the real estate profession, it’s been a very crazy year! You can also listen right here at Cleveland Appraisal Blog! .

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Genworth MI Blog

MAY 28, 2020

Remember when loan officers avoided underwriting loans for manufactured housing for fear of low commissions, foreclosure risks, and the added complexities of underwriting those types of “unreliable” homes? For some, these myths still flood our thoughts when a potential borrower approaches us about a loan for a manufactured home.

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Miller Samuel

FEBRUARY 12, 2019

When Jeff and Marie asked me to be formally interviewed for their blog " The Apple Peeled " I was happy to do so, especially because I could veer off the road into issues about the current mortgage and appraisal process. The Apple Peeled Blog , February 12, 2019. And we've become friends.

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Riverfront Appraisals

JANUARY 12, 2022

For the past couple of years, I’ve been blogging about appraisal topics for various audiences. Most recently, I’ve focused on the homeowner and the loan officer. All throughout 2022, my focus will be on helping Realtors understand a little more about appraisals.

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Riverfront Appraisals

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

Welcome to the November edition of our blog series, The Loan Officer’s Guide to Appraisals. If you’ve been following our blog, you know that all year, I’ve been writing with the purpose of assisting loan officers to better understand the appraisal process.

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Appraiserblogs

JANUARY 17, 2024

By foregoing contingencies such as home inspections and appraisals altogether, mortgage lenders risk violating their fiduciary duty – which is… The post HUD’s Use of Convicted Felons to Ramp Up ‘Discrimination Testing’ appeared on Appraisers Blogs.

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Riverfront Appraisals

JULY 1, 2021

For the past six months, I’ve been blogging with the purpose of assisting loan officers to better understand the appraisal process. If this is your first time visiting our blog, welcome! And, you’ll definitely […].

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Riverfront Appraisals

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

Welcome to the October edition of our blog series, The Loan Officer’s Guide to Appraisals. If you’ve been following along with us, you know this is part 10 in our year-long series on appraisals and the loan officer.

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Riverfront Appraisals

JANUARY 18, 2021

Welcome to the very first post in our all-new series The Loan Officer’s Guide to Appraisals. In this blog post, we’re starting with the end. The post The Loan Officer’s Guide to Appraisals, Part 1: The Final Inspection appeared first on Riverfront Appraisals.

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Appraiserblogs

JUNE 27, 2023

It is no surprise that some loan officers are salivating over the prospect of not having to wait for a full appraisal or a home inspection. appeared on Appraisers Blogs. After all, who doesn’t want to close more deals in less time? But What About Fiduciary Duty?

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Appraiserblogs

MARCH 1, 2021

With increased public attention on the… The post Blaming, Punishing Appraisers in State Laws appeared on Appraisers Blogs. A bill to amend Illinois’ appraiser and real estate licensing acts to address discrimination.

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Riverfront Appraisals

JUNE 13, 2021

Right now on our Appraisal Blog, we’re all about helping Loan Officers. This post is part six of a 12-part series we’re calling The Loan Officer’s Guide to Appraisals. We’re halfway there!

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Genworth MI Blog

JANUARY 24, 2019

Whether you’re a loan officer, loan processor, or underwriter, you have the power to detect and report various types of fraud. Failure of loan officer/processor/underwriter to disclose pertinent info which could negatively impact the decision. Lack of due diligence by loan officers or others involved in process.

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Genworth MI Blog

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

Loan officers and listing agents are familiar with homeowner anxiety about real estate appraisals. To relieve some of the stress, savvy loan officers educate their borrowers on what to expect from an appraisal inspection and how to prepare. Never miss a post by subscribing to the Genworth MI Blog today!

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Riverfront Appraisals

APRIL 30, 2021

Right now on our Appraisal Blog, we’re all about helping Loan Officers. This post is part five of a 12-part series we’re calling The Loan Officer’s Guide to Appraisals. The post The Loan Officer’s Guide to Appraisals Part 5: What is bracketing and why do we do it? So if this is […].

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Birmingham Appraisal

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Real estate agents and loan officers play an important role in ensuring appraisers have the necessary data to deliver reliable valuations. The post Must-Have Information Required for a Successful Appraisal appeared first on Birmingham Appraisal Blog. If you liked this post subscribe by email (or RSS feed ).

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Simonson Real Estate

AUGUST 24, 2020

According to the Federal Reserve July 2020 Senior Loan Officer Opinion Survey on Bank Lending Practices, “Major net shares of domestic banks tightened standards on all three CRE loan categories over the second quarter. Source: The July 2020 Federal Reserve Senior Loan Officer Opinion Survey on Bank Lending Practices.

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Genworth MI Blog

JANUARY 24, 2019

Whether you’re a loan officer, loan processor, or underwriter, you have the power to detect and report various types of fraud. Failure of loan officer/processor/underwriter to disclose pertinent info which could negatively impact the decision. Lack of due diligence by loan officers or others involved in process.

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Genworth MI Blog

MAY 28, 2020

Remember when loan officers avoided underwriting loans for manufactured housing for fear of low commissions, foreclosure risks, and the added complexities of underwriting those types of “unreliable” homes? For some, these myths still flood our thoughts when a potential borrower approaches us about a loan for a manufactured home.

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Chicagoland Appraisal Blog

MARCH 14, 2017

But then things got interesting because through the course of the transaction someone showed me an email from the loan officer where I learned the AMC was actually charging the buyer $345 higher than the fee I quoted. My Thoughts: I think this is a GIANT step backward and goes directly against ensuring public trust.

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JMV Lending

OCTOBER 13, 2021

“Hey Rich, I need a $500,000 appraisal to make this refi work; there’s an extra $300 for you if you can push the value to $500,000…” That was the entire schtick of a loan officer I knew back in the day (prior to the 2008 meltdown). He was friends with an appraiser who would push […]. The post Appraisers Ain’t A.M.C’s

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Genworth MI Blog

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Never miss a post by subscribing to the Enact MI Blog! The post Appraisal Trends: Mastering Property Conditions and Location on the Appraisal Review appeared first on Enact MI Blog. The statements in this article are solely the opinions of David Foster and do not necessarily reflect the views of Enact or its management. Subscribe now!

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Cornerstone

MAY 21, 2021

Along with busting these myths, it’s important to work with a skilled, local loan officer every step of the way, who can help you separate fact from fiction. Our free LoanFly app lets you search houses, connect with a local loan officer, prequalify for a mortgage, and manage your loan docs, all in one place.

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McKissock

APRIL 16, 2021

.” According to the article, “Some buyers are borrowing money from relatives and taking loans out against their retirement” to close the appraisal gap. Get insights into this issue from the perspective of the homebuyer, the real estate agent, the loan officer, and the appraiser by reading the full story here.

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Cornerstone

FEBRUARY 2, 2021

Prequalify and connect with a local loan officer who can get you answers — and get you into your new home — fast. The post 4 reasons you’re better off selling your house this winter [INFOGRAPHIC] appeared first on Cornerstone Blog. How much down payment will I need for a new house? For educational purposes only.

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Genworth MI Blog

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

Loan officers and listing agents are familiar with homeowner anxiety about real estate appraisals. To relieve some of the stress, savvy loan officers educate their borrowers on what to expect from an appraisal inspection and how to prepare. Never miss a post by subscribing to the Enact MI Blog today! Subscribe now!

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Portland Appraisal Blog

DECEMBER 28, 2018

A quick peak at the AVM early on may give a loan officer an idea of what they’re in for or if the deal is feasible or not. (It It is hoped said loan officer is also paying mighty close attention to the confidence score.). (I But that is a blog entry for another day.).

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Genworth MI Blog

JULY 13, 2023

Never miss a post by subscribing to the Enact MI Blog! The post Help your Borrowers Navigate Recent Home Appraisal Trends appeared first on Enact MI Blog. The statements in this article are solely the opinions of David Foster and do not necessarily reflect the views of Enact or its management. Subscribe now!

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Genworth MI Blog

AUGUST 31, 2022

Never miss a post by subscribing to the Enact MI Blog! The post How Today’s Market Impacts the Appraisals and Inspections Landscape appeared first on Enact MI Blog. The statements in this article are solely the opinions of David Foster and do not necessarily reflect the views of Enact or its management. Subscribe now!

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