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Fannie Mae extends relaxed appraisal, lending standards

Housing Wire

Earlier this year, citing the extraordinary circumstances that the country is facing with the ongoing spread of the coronavirus, the Federal Housing Finance Agency directed the government-sponsored enterprises to ease their standards for both property appraisals and verification of employment.

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Implementation deadline for appraisal review policy pushed to Oct. 31

Housing Wire

The guidance also requires lenders to include “a borrower-initiated ROV process meeting certain minimum requirements, including delivery of disclosures to borrowers at loan application and upon delivery of the appraisal with instructions on how to request an ROV.”

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CFPB, FHFA release updated mortgage originations survey data

Housing Wire

When asked about appraisal satisfaction, 70% of respondents reported being very satisfied with their property appraisal, 23% reported being somewhat satisfied, and 6% were not at all satisfied,” the agencies stated.

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Lenders mandated to use FHA Catalyst for appraisals

Housing Wire

The FHA Catalyst: Electronic Appraisal Delivery module will allow for the administration to expand their data collection and analysis capabilities. Meanwhile, lenders can electronically submit, track and manage single-family property appraisals, the FHA said.

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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. The appraiser will be led through a process, defined by the scope of work.

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Memorial Day Remember and Honor

Empire Appraisal Group

Specializing in residential appraisals for listings, divorces, estate & Probate, bankruptcy, IRS Gift Tax, and much more. Broward County’s Leader in Home Appraisals since 2005. Call us today at 561-441-9298.

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Empire Appraisal Group

Specializing in residential appraisals for listings, divorces, estate & Probate, bankruptcy, IRS Gift Tax, and much more. Broward County’s Leader in Home Appraisals since 2005. Call us today at 561-441-9298.