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Lenders see appraisal modernization as a top priority

Housing Wire

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. Currently, the appraisal process is the biggest issue facing the mortgage industry,” the mid-sized lender said. “It

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FHA proposal would modernize communications with defaulted borrowers

Housing Wire

The Federal Housing Administration (FHA) on Wednesday published a new proposed Mortgagee Letter (ML) that offers an early look at policies designed to expand contact options with mortgage borrowers who are in default. Published on FHA’s Single Family Drafting Table — an online portal where proposed U.S.

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FHA unveils Automated Underwriting System as part of modernization initiative

Housing Wire

The Federal Housing Administration announced on Wednesday the launch of its first automated underwriting system that will allow lenders to submit loan application data electronically for single family forward mortgages from their loan origination systems to FHA for mortgage insurance eligibility.

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CHLA: Here’s how to modernize ‘short-changed’ Ginnie Mae

Housing Wire

The Community Home Lenders of America (CHLA) on Wednesday released a plan that it says would “modernize” Ginnie Mae , the government-owned company that manages the securitization of government-sponsored loans. This undermines Ginnie Mae’s ability to run a market-driven program.” This recommendation is based on two other ideas.

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RESPA Section 8 reforms and modernizations are sorely needed, MBA says

Housing Wire

The Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) on Thursday released a new white paper , which argues that Section 8 of the Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act (RESPA) is in need of reform and modernization to better reflect “today’s highly-regulated mortgage market.” There are four main provisions of RESPA Section 8.

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Webinar Thursday | Revolutionizing Appraisals: The Road to Modernization

Appraisal Buzz

Join us for a free webinar on Revolutionizing Appraisals: The Road to Modernization this Thursday, November 14th at 1PM Central Time. Gain valuable insights into how modernization is transforming the industry and learn how to stay competitive in this rapidly evolving space. Appraisal Buzz: What is your background in the industry?

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Modernizing Appraisals: Collaborative Valuation

Appraisal Buzz

Our profession has been abuzz the last year or two with regards to the GSEs being mandated to modernize the appraisal profession. Why are appraisers essentially being excluded from the conversation about modernizing the profession? With mortgage related work, we get an order in and it goes to my office administrative team.