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Fannie Mae extends relaxed appraisal, lending standards

Housing Wire

Mortgage giant Fannie Mae extended its relaxed lending and appraisal standards put in place due to COVID-19 into the new year. The flexibilities surrounding verbal verification of employment and appraisals were originally set to expire on Dec. Presented by: CoreLogic. 31, 2021. “We 31, 2021 from Dec.

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Lenders mandated to use FHA Catalyst for appraisals

Housing Wire

How increased regulation presents a huge opportunity for lenders. Growing and investing in relationships and communities in the long term is one of the many opportunities presented by stricter fair lending regulations. Presented by: iEmergent. Learn more here!

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From Forms to Reports: A Look at the UAD Overhaul

Appraisal Buzz

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.

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CFPB reverses pandemic flexibilities, vowing enforcement

Housing Wire

Presented by: Proctor Loan Protector. The CFPB also rolled back leniency on reporting of certain information related to credit card and prepaid accounts under the Truth in Lending Act, Regulation Z, and Regulation E. Among the unknowns servicers face in 2021 are changes that could affect lender-placed insurance (LPI).

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How To Appraise Rural Properties

Appraisal Today

How To Appraise Rural Properties Excerpts: Appraising residential properties in rural areas can be both challenging and rewarding. Unlike the standardized expectations of urban and suburban properties, rural properties often present unique characteristics that require a nuanced approach to valuation. This kept appraisers busy.

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Success with Relocation Appraisals: Key Strategies

AmeriMac

In this blog, we will delve into the world of relocation appraisals and explore their importance in the relocation industry. We will also discuss the key differences between relocation appraisals and mortgage appraisals to provide a comprehensive understanding of the appraisal process.

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Disagreeing with the Appraiser: Tips for Staying Compliant While Making Your Case

Genworth MI Blog

This can include improper influence to inflate the appraised value, overlook repair items, misstate facts, ignore or conceal external influences, and misrepresent market conditions. Because of this reality, many laws and regulations have been enacted over the past 10 years to discourage improper communication with the appraiser.