Appraisal Buzz

MARCH 3, 2025

Artificial intelligence is beginning to play a positive role in the mortgage origination process from applications to verifications to valuations to closings and beyond, it is helping to speed processes and reduce the rate of error. But AI can be a double-edged sword, as there is also a rising risk of AI-driven fraud.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 27, 2025

This powerful, easy-to-use solution allows servicers to provide advanced, self-service tools to their customers to help deliver an unparalleled experience and unlock new growth opportunities in this challenging market. In fact, ICEs Mortgage Monitor data found that as of November 2024, the average U.S.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 22, 2024

Mortgage technology company Uplist has launched what it says is a killer new tool that will help loan officers automatically generate refinance options for their clients. This includes property ownership checks, automated valuation models ( AVMs ), loan amount amortization and financial benefit calculations. ”

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Housing Wire

MARCH 10, 2025

to integrate computer vision technology into real estate valuation processes. The addition of Restb.ais computer vision tools will allow the system to compare property images against appraisal data and identify inconsistencies. Condition analysis: AI extracts property condition and quality scores to assess potential valuation errors.

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Housing Wire

JULY 13, 2021

Over the course of the last year, the mortgage industry has seen increases in origination volumes and decreases in released servicing bids. If we’ve learned anything in the past year, it’s that operational flexibility and accurate servicing valuation are key to lending profitability.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 4, 2023

HousingWire recently spoke to Chris McLain, division president of Valuations for Consolidated Analytics , about the current appraisals market, AI innovation in valuations and valuation products for HELOCs and second-lien mortgages. What are the most common valuation products for HELOCs and second-lien mortgages?

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

CAPE Analytics has unveiled a new, AI-powered , automated property condition report (aPCR) tool crafted for institutional lenders, whole loan investors, and real estate investors. The common understanding of valuation, inspection and even property value is shifting, as more and more technology-enabled alternatives are emerging.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 17, 2025

In a changing real estate market , mortgage lenders face increasing demand. If high mortgage rates and increased liquidity management arent challenging, then regulatory changes, operation inefficiencies, and economic uncertainty are enough. Digital tools and technology are only the tip of the spear regarding SitusAMCs solutions.

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

Mortgage tech startup Staircase says it has launched a tool that enables mortgage insurers to automate the underwriting of non-delegated mortgage insurance (MI) policies for lenders at about half of the typical cost. Which mortgage tech advancements are making the biggest impact? . Presented by: Stavvy.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

Class Valuation , one of the largest appraisal management companies in America, just made another acquisition. The AMC announced late last week that it has acquired fellow Detroit-based AMC Metro-West and its subsidiary Valuation Link. I am incredibly proud of Valuation Link and Metro-West and all we’ve accomplished.

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 30, 2022

With the recent downturn in volume of new originations, many lenders are using this time to take inventory of the available tools geared toward risk mitigation and workflow optimization. There is also a renewed interest in the future state of residential mortgage originations. billion dollars in annual losses.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 3, 2022

According to Clear Capital, the tool uses computer vision technology to highlight the right files automatically so underwriters can make more efficient and informed decisions. United Wholesale Mortgage also hopes to make its stamp on the appraisal space. According to a recently published study by the U.S.

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Housing Wire

JUNE 24, 2021

Buyside’s new feature enables the millions of homeowners who are currently receiving a Home Valuation Report from Buyside, to now see a personalized Home Equity Dashboard. The post Buyside launches a new home valuation pages feature appeared first on HousingWire.

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Appraisal Buzz

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Discover the cutting-edge tools and strategies driving the future of real estate appraisals. Kimberly Angellone: I have a strong foundation in using technology to improve appraisal products and services, backed by over 16 years of experience in the mortgage and real estate appraisal field.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 23, 2024

Rocket Mortgage launched a new artificial intelligence (AI) tool on Tuesday that allows its client experience teams to analyze sentiment, record behavior patterns, transcribe conversations and create tailored experiences during customer interactions. The addressable market in mortgages is $1.5 million in loans serviced.

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Appraisal Buzz

OCTOBER 18, 2021

In a couple of words, it’s collaborative valuation; in a description it’s bringing together a team of professionals to tackle each appraisal report in concert. What is Collaborative Valuation? With mortgage related work, we get an order in and it goes to my office administrative team. Reconciliation.

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Housing Wire

MAY 2, 2021

Over the last several years, significant technology trends continue to change the way people interact and work, and collateral valuation is no exception. This unique valuation offering is bolstered by the industry’s largest, most comprehensive database of property and homeowner information and recorded document images.

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Appraisal Buzz

MARCH 21, 2022

Now that the GSEs have approved desktop valuations for purchase, appraisers need a way to collect trustworthy, verifiable data while also submitting floor plans on reports! Join us for our upcoming webinar on March 22 nd at 2 pm, “ Appraiser-Controlled Desktop and Remote Valuations ” with Mark Walser and Lisa Ratzke!

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

CubiCasa , a Finland-based proptech company, partnered with OneKey MLS – a major mortgage licensing system (MLS) serving the New York Metropolitan area – to provide user-friendly floor plan creation tools. The company delivered more than one million floor plans for 50,000 companies since its inception in 2018.

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Appraisal Buzz

JUNE 13, 2022

Technology will continue to infiltrate the industry – learn about how ProxyPics technology and tools will put you at the forefront of real estate transactions as the GSEs continue to evolve valuation options in the digital age. Luke Tomaszewski: I’m an 18-year veteran of the real-estate valuation industry.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 29, 2024

Intercontinental Exchange (ICE) introduced MSP Digital Experience (MSP DX), a conversational user interface designed to interact with the company’s leading mortgage servicing system, MSP. It also unveiled two new tools , Validate ROV and Validate Selector, that were added to its growing suite of property valuation solutions.

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Appraisal Buzz

AUGUST 26, 2024

Valuations firm Veros Real Estate Solutions has introduced iVALUATION , a new platform that provides housing finance professionals with the quick insights they need to be confident in the accuracy of a property valuation. The platform is engineered to help validate property valuations.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 23, 2024

a provider of property data and valuation technology solutions. With the acquisition , Consolidated Analytics expands its valuation solutions, offering clients tools — from data and analytics to appraisals — to predict market value and access a more comprehensive selection of collateral assessment products, the company said.

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Housing Wire

JUNE 20, 2024

(FDIC) — announced their approval of a final rule imposing quality control standards for automated valuation models (AVMs) used by mortgage originators and secondary market issuers. AVMs, which value residential real estate used as collateral to secure mortgages, are under an interagency rulemaking process.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 31, 2025

HousingWire Datas intelligence can be used in forecasting models, valuation tools, analytics, business intelligence, risk modeling, strategy, forecasting, recruiting and marketing. HousingWire Data clients use the data in mortgage lending, appraisals, capital markets, proptech, institutional investments and consulting.

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Appraisal Buzz

APRIL 25, 2022

has launched CA Risk Profiler Plus, a tool designed to help mortgage lenders, appraisers and appraisal management companies (AMC) identify potential minority bias in the home valuation process. The post New Black Knight Tool Identifies Possible Minority Bias in Home Valuation Process appeared first on Appraisal Buzz.

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Appraisal Buzz

OCTOBER 4, 2021

Our goal is to develop solutions to this persistent problem, including appraisal best practices, uniform standards for automated valuation models, enhanced consumer disclosures, improved value processes, and revised fair lending exam procedures and risk assessments.”.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 20, 2023

Real estate valuation technology provider Clear Capital announced on Thursday an expansion of its partnership with CoreLogic. Through the expanded partnership, Clear Capital’s recently launched Universal Data Collection product will be available for order and fulfillment through CoreLogic’s suite of Valuation Workflow Solutions.

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Housing Wire

MAY 20, 2021

Accurately establishing a home’s value is not just an important factor in real estate transactions and mortgage lending, it is integral to household wealth creation, as homeownership continues to be one of the primary pathways for Americans to build wealth. So, what can be done to mitigate bias and inequality in the valuation process?

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Housing Wire

MAY 14, 2024

The investment from Radian Group and existing shareholders will enable FinLocker to introduce a suite of new features and tools designed to optimize the homebuying and homeownership experience. It already has more than 40,000 registered customers. million in pre-seed funding in 2016.

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Housing Wire

JULY 16, 2024

Portfolio Intelligence and Monitoring Servicing a mortgage portfolio is a daunting challenge with hidden risks, requiring a holistic view and strong understanding of your portfolio. 3 Besides portfolio monitoring, our tool offers property ownership / fast legal & vesting reports and access to externally sourced document images.

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Appraisal Buzz

JUNE 23, 2022

Equity Valuation Partners (EVP), a provider of home value services, valuation tools and property value data for the real estate industry, has launched Inhabet , a one-stop platform that empowers lenders to generate their own compliant estimate of value for residential and commercial real estate (CRE) properties.

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 2, 2022

Getting a mortgage is becoming an increasingly digital experience, with lenders and borrowers benefiting from saved time and fewer hiccups. HousingWire: We hear lenders talk a lot about eClosings but what other aspects of the mortgage process have been improved by the digital revolution within the industry?

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

Acquisitive lender Guild Mortgage on Tuesday announced the acquisition of Legacy Mortgage , increasing its footprint in the Southwest. The lender originated approximately $309 million in mortgages in 2022, according to data from mortgage technology platform Modex. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.

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Appraisal Buzz

JANUARY 27, 2025

The drive toward modernization has led to technological advancements and more data-driven valuations, which leaves many appraisers at a crossroads: while these changes can lead to greater efficiency and fairer home valuations, adopting new tech can be scary. Many of us find it challenging, or even maddening, to learn new tech tools.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

With these tools, lenders are poised to see “shorter loan cycle times, lower consumer costs, and an improved borrower experience,” the company said in a statement. Fannie Mae’s program, which began earlier this year, is part of its ongoing efforts to modernize the valuation component of the mortgage industry.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

Digital closing platform Snapdocs announced on Tuesday that it has completed its integration with Mortgage Cadence, a cloud-based digital lending platform. This integration will enable lenders to finalize closing documents using Snapdocs within Mortgage Cadence’s loan origination system (LOS).

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