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From Forms to Reports: A Look at the UAD Overhaul

Appraisal Buzz

UAD originated in 2010 and since then we appraisers are accustomed to using codes like “C4,” “N;Res,” and “1200sf0sfin” in our mortgage appraisal reports to communicate the results of our analysis. Using the form structure, GSEs have been ingesting these eclectic abbreviations to develop a large database of residential valuation.

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CFPB issues consent order against Washington Federal for HMDA reporting violations

Housing Wire

The settlement also orders Washington Federal to “develop and implement an effective compliance-management system to prevent future violations,” per the CFPB. These violations also constituted violations of the Consumer Financial Protection Act of 2010.” ” Washington Federal is located in Seattle.

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Fannie Mae announces first chief diversity and inclusion officer

Housing Wire

Prior to her seven-year stint at the Federal Home Loan Bank of Pittsburgh, from 2013 to 2014 Anderson worked as an attorney at Relman, Dane & Colfax PLLC , specializing in fair lending counseling and compliance. Before that, she worked at Ballard Spahr in public finance and housing. It will not be her first time at Fannie Mae.

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UWM gave brokers big discounts to play with. It could be risky

Housing Wire

Mortgage compliance attorneys interviewed by HousingWire said the program, dubbed “Control Your Price,” raises potential areas of concern across three subjects: rules that govern loan officers’ compensation; fair lending; and unfair, deceptive and abusive acts and practices. ” According to Selden, the rule is clear.

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WFG reduces time and cost in real estate transactions

Housing Wire

WFG develops solutions in direct response to industry concerns solicited through regular engagement with its Executive Roundtable (ERT) of C-suite lending executives. WFG’s Agency division operates a program called WFG Blocks, which offers title agents direct access to many of the services WFG has developed for its own operations.

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loanDepot plans to launch ‘digital’ HELOC in Q3

Housing Wire

The new unit focuses on developing mortgage-adjacent lending products and services. Hsieh, who is loanDepot’s main shareholder, founded the mortgage lender in 2010, serving as chairman and CEO for the past 12 years. Martell was hired for a newly created position as president and CEO.

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WFG’s MyHome solution brings borrowers on board early on in the real estate process, improving their experience

Housing Wire

Since its founding in 2010, WFG National Title Insurance Company has worked to advance the real estate, mortgage lending and title industries, adding greater efficiency and accuracy to processes and a vastly improved experience for consumers.