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Lending Study Reveals Increase in Outstanding Debt Despite Flat Volume

Appraisal Buzz

Despite home equity lending volume remaining relatively flat in 2023 compared to 2022, outstanding home equity debt increased, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association’s (MBA) 2024 Home Equity Lending Study. The MBA study also found the following of note: Home renovations slowed to 56% of volume in 2023 compared to 65% in 2022.

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Seeing is Believing: How using computer vision can become a best practice for all loans

Appraisal Buzz

As all lenders have “skin in the game” on every loan, rigorous quality control across the lending lifecycle is imperative. However, manual reviews of appraisals, property condition, renovation estimates, and more do not scale efficiently. It can also accelerate the review process. It is not a tool to replace appraisers.

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Opinion: Investors play key role in providing affordable housing options

Housing Wire

Selling a home typically involves nearly 10% in transaction fees between real estate agents , title companies, inspections, and other expenses. Instead, we prefer a “certified” pre-owned car that has gone through a multi-point inspection with all of the preventative maintenance up to date. Jeff Ball is CEO of Viseo Lending.

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2020 HW Tech Trendsetter: Sean Faries

Housing Wire

Land Gorilla founder and CEO Sean Faries is relentless in his pursuit of technology innovations that drive efficiency while simultaneously reducing risk in construction and renovation lending. Faries believes technology should enhance digital experiences for all project stakeholders.

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7 Tips: Negotiating Repairs After a Home Inspection

Raleigh Realty

Negotiating Repairs After a Home Inspection What fixes are mandatory after a home inspection? One of those steps is the home inspection and with the home inspection, major issues can arise. A home inspection provides the buyer with a detailed report of the home’s structure, plumbing, electrical, foundation, roof, etc.

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Institutional SFR players are stuck in the doldrums

Housing Wire

But the caveat, of course, is that all bets are off if there’s a more meaningful contraction in lending [in the wake of recent bank failures and other economic factors] because then you’re in serious trouble,” Petrosinelli added.

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MBA: HELOC, Home Equity Loan Originations Were Basically Flat in 2023 

Appraisal Buzz

in 2023 compared with 2022, while debt outstandings increased 8.3%, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association’s (MBA) 2024 Home Equity Lending Study. Given the substantial amount of accumulated equity in real estate, there is still untapped potential for home equity lending for lenders and borrowers.” in 2024 and 4.8% in 2025.