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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. One mid-sized lender echoed the opinion of others that appraisals still take too long. “It

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Is the GSE’s “Appraisal Modernization” Really Just Mass Appraisal?

Appraiserblogs

The most recent statistics show Value Acceptance accounts for up to 40% of all mortgage approvals. It is presented as part of the GSEs “Appraisal Modernization” initiative, which aims to streamline the mortgage appraisal process. appeared on Appraisers Blogs.

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Proposed VA appraisal law looks to even the playing field

Housing Wire

A piece of legislation introduced in the Senate in mid-May could streamline the appraisal process for VA loans. The legislation would modernize the Department of Veteran Affairs ‘ appraisal requirements by allowing desktop appraisals, and in some circumstances, waving appraisals all together.

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VA removes pre-approval process for some loans?

Housing Wire

While the VA said it hopes to “improve the veteran experience” by modernizing its outdated procedures, some loans will still require pre-approval before closing. Loan closings could not proceed until the VA issued its approval, which resulted in a drawn-out process.

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Lenders mandated to use FHA Catalyst for appraisals

Housing Wire

Meanwhile, lenders can electronically submit, track and manage single-family property appraisals, the FHA said. The announcement comes after more than a year’s worth of efforts by the FHA to streamline and modernize their FHA loan origination and claims process.

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Class Valuation acquires AMC AppraisalTek

Housing Wire

That technology is not just expected to eventually reduce costs, he added, but could also mitigate appraisal bias. “The tech involved in those modernized products prevents human to human interaction,” Oglesby said. ” The post Class Valuation acquires AMC AppraisalTek appeared first on HousingWire.

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BREAKING The New York State AMC Law Is Now In Effect

Miller Samuel

The criticism seems like a weird attempt at fogging since this law is protective of USPAP and the public trust, something that has been forgotten in the attempt to "modernize" the appraisal industry. This new law only applies to appraisals ordered through AMCs (which control an estimated 80% of U.S.

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