Housing Wire
JANUARY 24, 2025
Rocket Mortgage has faced other legal activity over the last year. In June, HUD charged the lender, two appraisal companies and one appraiser with allegedly issuing a biased valuation and denying a refinance loan to a Black homeowner in Denver.The Department of Justice followed suit in October.
Housing Wire
MARCH 26, 2024
California-based loanDepot will pay an undisclosed amount and commit to improving its mortgage appraisal practices. The settlement requires loanDepot to implement enhancements to its mortgage appraisal policies and procedures within 120 days. But the company hasn’t admitted any fault.
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Housing Wire
APRIL 24, 2023
Because of rules put in place following the Great Financial Crisis, lenders subcontract the appraisal to third-party valuation companies, which are independent and provide a valuation that often determines whether the loan is funded.
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. Most appraisers have diversity in their business channels.
Padove Appraisal Service
FEBRUARY 27, 2023
When selecting an appraiser, it’s important to choose someone who is licensed and qualified to perform the type of appraisal you need. Many appraisers’ professional experiences are limited to mortgage appraisals. They may not be familiar with reporting requirement for other appraisal purposes.
Birmingham Appraisal
JUNE 7, 2023
By providing accurate appraisal reports, appraisers enable accountants to make informed decisions and advise clients on property investment strategies, including rental income projections, capitalization rates, and return on investment calculations.
Appraisal Hub
NOVEMBER 30, 2023
Appraisal firms in Toronto can offer unbiased valuations that are essential for legal and financial planning, ensuring fair distribution of assets. Helpful in Property Tax Disputes: If you believe your property tax assessment is unfair, a professional appraisal can be your best defense.
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