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The opportunity cost of modern-day redlining

Housing Wire

Modern-day redlining persists, and it’s costing lenders millions in legal fees. From 2020 to 2030, the Urban Institute projects 8.5 By shifting to a modern mindset and making diversity central to all lending initiatives, lenders can build strategies that are inherently anti-redlining. More recently, Patriot Bank paid $1.9

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Opinion: The time is right for origination modernization

Housing Wire

The industry is buzzing with conversations around appraisal modernization — for good reason. Appraisal modernization reduces origination cycle time, bolsters appraiser capacity and helps lenders deliver a more seamless and transparent borrower experience. Here’s a quick rundown of how this modernization can support your success.

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A loan officer’s ultimate guide to appraisal modernization

Housing Wire

However, a year after the GSEs announced new appraisal modernization solutions, as they’re more widely adopted, questions arise. A look into GSE appraisal modernization efforts The GSEs have each offered appraisal waivers on eligible loans for several years. How do the solutions work? Why do we need them? But you already know this.

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FHA unveils Automated Underwriting System as part of modernization initiative

Housing Wire

The AUS is built upon FHA’s Catalyst technology platform – a modernization initiative the company says will build trust through “reliable and accurate data, facilitating modern systems for the FHA program participant community.” It is modernization of the entire process.

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How modernized servicing creates customers for life

Housing Wire

The modernization of mortgage originations in recent years has made customers expect a smart, push-button experience. As mid-March 2020 COVID lockdowns escalated to 4.3 Because Sagent’s modern platform lets lenders simply configure (rather than re-code) for real-time compliance changes. Not this time.

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OCC moves to rescind 2020 version of CRA rule

Housing Wire

The Office of the Comptroller of Currency announced today that it is moving to gut the controversial Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) rule issued in 2020. The issuance of the OCC’s NPR today is an important step toward strengthening and modernizing the CRA,” said Acting Comptroller Michael J.

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OCC issues final rule to axe 2020 CRA version

Housing Wire

The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency issued a final rule Tuesday to rescind the June 2020 proposed Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) rule, setting the stage for more reform. In May, the OCC announced its intention to rescind the 2020 rule. The post OCC issues final rule to axe 2020 CRA version appeared first on HousingWire.