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Will hybrid appraisals become the new normal?

Housing Wire

The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) announced Monday it is requesting input on the appraisal policies, practices and processes of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, especially as it relates to the GSEs’ appraisal modernization efforts. The Request for Input (RFI) – open to comment until Feb.

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Progress now or perfect later: Improving the appraisal process

Housing Wire

I hear these phrases quite often when it comes to product and software development, but I think they apply very well to solving complex problems like transforming the property appraisal process to work better for every stakeholder. And we absolutely should not compromise on that end result.

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GSEs further expand AVMs, desktop and hybrid appraisals

Housing Wire

The Federal Housing Finance Agency released voluminous plans last week developed by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to make the housing market more equitable, in part through changes to the appraisal process. Fannie Mae also included efforts to “modernizeappraisals in its equity plans. Fair housing, are you kidding me?”. .”

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From Forms to Reports: A Look at the UAD Overhaul

Appraisal Buzz

The new data set is all encompassing for every property type (residential) that were traditionally divided into 12 separate forms. The appraiser will be led through a process, defined by the scope of work. This scope of work is determined by the type of property and the characteristics of the property.

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PAVE Task Force Releases Recommendations to Promote Valuation Equity

McKissock

On March 23, 2022, the Interagency Task Force on Property Appraisal and Valuation Equity (PAVE) released a report entitled “Action Plan to Advance Property Appraisal and Valuation Equity.” The 58-page report is available here , while an Executive Summary of the report is also available.

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Fannie and Freddie Release New Hybrid and Desktop Forms for Testing

McKissock

As part of their appraisal modernization efforts, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac (the GSEs) have issued test forms for Hybrid and Desktop appraisal assignments. The forms will be made available to the major appraisal report software providers. URAR Hybrid and Desktop Appraisal Forms – Overview. Written by Dan Bradley.

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7 Top-Rated Appraisal Job Aids (Free for Members)

McKissock

Things to Consider when Appraising Rural Residential Properties Appraisals of rural residential properties do not conform to the typical mortgage lending underwriting expectations of urban and suburban residential properties. We’ve scoured the internet to share numerous resources and useful links.