Inspection Lending Valuation 
Housing Wire
MARCH 11, 2021
The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) announced on Thursday that it has again extended relaxed lending and appraisal standards for both Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. To that end, the GSEs will accept alternative forms of employment verification, including a recent paystub, to ensure lending can continue. In a statement issued on Feb.
Housing Wire
JUNE 11, 2021
What’s the difference between a home inspection and an appraisal? Before you get overwhelmed, take comfort that critical milestones of home inspection, appraisal and closing processes are all great ways to get more acquainted with your prospective new home. Home Inspection. Have you budgeted for closing costs?
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Appraisal Buzz
DECEMBER 20, 2021
It quickly became apparent that the health risk would prevent professional fee appraisers from entering properties in order to inspect them for their appraisal reports. Without accurate collateral valuation, lenders could not properly underwrite new loans. Home Equity lending is another case in point.
Housing Wire
MARCH 10, 2023
Fannie Mae has approved six firms to handle its new valuation initiative, which cuts traditional appraisers out of the process and potentially represents the biggest shift in the valuation space in years. Our appraisal, property inspection, title and closing technologies are designed to plug into any digital platform.”
Housing Wire
JANUARY 14, 2022
Collateral valuation is a critical component of mortgage lending and the home sales process. During the course of the pandemic, mortgage professionals have seen origination volumes for refi and purchase skyrocket as they have simultaneously faced challenges of accessing properties and completing in-person inspections.
Appraisal Buzz
OCTOBER 18, 2021
In a couple of words, it’s collaborative valuation; in a description it’s bringing together a team of professionals to tackle each appraisal report in concert. What is Collaborative Valuation? The problem with trainees in most GSE and agency (FHA, USDA, AND VA) related work is that trainees cannot inspect properties.
Housing Wire
MAY 2, 2021
One of the first steps in determining a property’s value is the use of an Automated Valuation Model (AVM). Total Home Value x (THV x ) from CoreLogic is a state-of-the-art AVM built to simplify and standardize valuation through the loan lifecycle. With that said, not every AVM is created equal.
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