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ICE unveils two new property valuation solutions

Housing Wire

Intercontinental Exchange (ICE) Mortgage Technology introduced two new tools, Validate ROV and Validate Selector, to its growing suite of property valuation solutions, the company announced on Monday. Regulators are paying close attention to valuations for many valid reasons.

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DOJ sues Rocket, appraisal companies over alleged discrimination

Housing Wire

The changes include communicating to applicants that they have the right to request a reconsideration of value (ROV); explaining why an ROV is denied or the valuation is unchanged; and training its credit, valuation and customer service staff on the topic. The DOJ and CFPB filed a statement of interest in the case.

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New appraisal bias protections apply to reverse mortgage program: FHA

Housing Wire

Everyone deserves a fair and unbiased valuation of the home they own or are looking to purchase,” the spokesperson said. This includes seniors considering a Home Equity Conversion Mortgage, for whom home valuation is a critical factor in determining the amount of loan proceeds available to them through the program.”

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loanDepot settles appraisal bias lawsuit 

Housing Wire

The changes include communicating to applicants that they have the right to request a reconsideration of value (ROV); explaining why an ROV is denied or the valuation is unchanged; and training its credit, valuation and customer service staff on the topic. But the company hasn’t admitted any fault.

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Free Webinar: Components of AMC Training by Josh Walitt

Appraisal Buzz

Certain states require AMC staff to receive training to ensure they understand valuation independence regulations as well as other statutory requirements. Josh : I am a compliance and valuation consultant based in Colorado. Can’t make the time? Register to receive the full recording in your inbox as soon as it’s over!

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Federal agencies propose guidance for residential real estate ROVs

Housing Wire

Additionally, the proposed guidance would describe the risks of deficient residential real estate valuations and how financial institutions may incorporate ROV processes into established risk management functions,” the announcement notes. The proposed guidance is available on the CFPB’s website.

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Veros Launches iVALUATION, an Interactive Tool That Validates Property Valuations

Appraisal Buzz

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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