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Did Michael Strauss, accused of fraud, just start a new mortgage company?

Housing Wire

The nascent mortgage company, however, has only one loan officer registered and no loan origination volume so far, according to the mortgage tech platform Modex. We are no closer to being paid and he had the capital to open up Smart Rate Mortgage,” said a former employee who requested anonymity due to an ongoing legal case.

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Short Sales – Rules of the Road

Will Springer Realtor

Short sales were a common sight in the housing recession around 2009 but they have since faded from the headlines as homeowners typically find buyers before facing financial doom. The process of listing and marketing the property is much the same as with any other. What is a short sale? How does a short sale work?

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What Does an Appraisal Management Company (AMC) Do?

AmeriMac

In 2009, Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae, government housing lending institutions, the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) and the New York Attorney General got together to create the Home Valuation Code of Conduct (HVCC). These legal changes lead to a sharp increase in the use of AMCs. AMCs as a concept were developed in the 1970s.

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Understanding the Role of an Appraisal Management Company

AmeriMac

One of the key regulatory changes was the implementation of the Home Valuation Code of Conduct (HVCC) in 2009. Some of the key factors considered in the selection and vetting process include: Local experience: Appraisers with knowledge and experience in the specific market where the property is located are preferred.