Appraisal Buzz

MAY 21, 2024

Bill Shuler has joined Planet Home Lending , a national mortgage lender, servicer, and asset manager, as executive vice president, chief information officer. My goal is to execute a technological strategy that not only streamlines The post Planet Home Lending Names Bill Shuler Chief Information Officer appeared first on Appraisal Buzz.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Gregory Meola, managing director, head of business development & strategy, Acra Lending Rather than formulaic QM lending, non-QM lending can be more complex. HousingWire: What are the unique complexities of non-QM lending as compared to QM loans? Most non-QM loans; however, are manually underwritten.

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

Acra Lending , a private mortgage lender, announced its integration with Tavant ’s Touchless Lending Collateral Analysis. This partnership marks a milestone in Tavant’s expansion into non-QM lending. Collateral Analysis is a proprietary product of Tavant’s Touchless Lending automation platform.

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Appraisal Buzz

MAY 8, 2024

Paul Walker has been appointed chief financial officer at Planet Home Lending , a national mortgage lender, servicer, and asset manager. Before joining Planet Financial Group, Walker was chief financial officer at Mortgage Assets Management, LLC, and Supreme Lending, leading key fiscal and strategic planning initiatives.

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Appraisal Buzz

MAY 9, 2024

But when it comes to construction lending technology, the options are as vast as they are unique. To learn more about how lenders can determine which construction lending technology is right for their needs, MortgageOrb interviewed Sean Faries, CEO of Land Gorilla. Q: How is technology transforming the construction lending landscape?

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Housing Wire

MAY 2, 2024

Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) this week announced a new policy enabling mortgage borrowers to “request a re-assessment of the appraised value of their property if they believe that the appraisal was inaccurate or biased.”

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Appraisal Buzz

MAY 20, 2024

As an appraiser, you’re already familiar with buzzwords like seller’s and buyer’s markets. When the market enters a phase more favorable to sellers, appraisers may find themselves caught in a crossfire between what buyers think is fair and what the homeowner expects. Navigate a seller’s market by considering the following.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Appraisal technology company Accurate Group announced this week that it has acquired Voxtur Appraisal Services , an appraisal management company (AMC). Voxtur primarily serves real estate finance providers and specializes in broker-price opinions (BPOs), alternative valuation methods and traditional appraisals.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 9, 2024

Fannie Mae this month issued a recent progress report on its ongoing effort to scan appraisal reports for “prohibited or subjective language,” updating stakeholders on a process that began in 2021 to rid appraisal reports and valuation decisions of verbiage that could be construed as contributing to appraisal bias.

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Appraisal Buzz

MARCH 29, 2024

Andy Insua has joined Planet Home Lending as regional sales manager for the Southeast. Planet Home Lending is part of a fully integrated family of companies with a solid financial foundation, innovative products, and exceptional leadership,” Insua says in a release.

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Appraisal Buzz

AUGUST 12, 2021

HUD, historically charged with administering and enforcing the act, together with the FHFA, which regulates Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, … The post Agencies Join to Advance Unbiased Lending appeared first on theMReport.com. The post Agencies Join to Advance Unbiased Lending appeared first on Appraisal Buzz.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

The Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council (FFIEC) on Monday issued a statement outlining examination principles related to valuation and appraisal discrimination or bias in residential lending. Institutions are required to comply with laws and regulations, including anti-discrimination laws,” the statement read.

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Housing Wire

MAY 24, 2022

A Fannie Mae survey published in mid-May found that mortgage lenders see value in appraisal modernization, specifically in the implementation of non-traditional appraisals and inspection-based appraisal waivers. One mid-sized lender echoed the opinion of others that appraisals still take too long.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Mortgage industry trade group Community Home Lenders of America (CHLA) is urging government agencies to begin to have conversations surrounding the impact of the jury verdict and potential court ruling in the Sitzer/Burnett commission lawsuit on lending practices.

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Appraisal Buzz

MAY 18, 2021

Risk management is all about identifying, measuring, monitoring and controlling risk, and fair lending risk is no exception. Here are eight red flags that may indicate fair lending risk. The post 8 Red Flags Indicating Fair Lending Risk appeared first on Appraisal Buzz. But that flexibility also needs to be fair.

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Appraisal Buzz

DECEMBER 9, 2021

Tavant , a digital lending technology provider, is partnering with LogRocket , a data and analytics company, to enhance consumer lending experiences for American homebuyers. Tavant’s AI-powered consumer lending platform – V?LOX LOX – provides differentiated, customer-centric lending experiences. Partnering with LogRocket.

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 25, 2022

Between lack of inventory, record high prices, rising interest rates and significant affordability issues, challenges for the purchase and refi markets are leading to a time of opportunity for home equity lending. Misconception #1: You need an appraisal every time you do a loan.

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Appraisal Buzz

JULY 22, 2021

Digital lending solutions provider Tavant has introduced its new Touchless Lending platform, an AI-powered lending-as-a-service platform that maximizes the use of data-driven processes to provide an end-to-end loan manufacturing experience.

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Appraisal Buzz

MAY 1, 2024

Non-QM lender American Heritage Lending (AHL) is now using the OptifiNow TPO CRM system to improve its sales and marketing capabilities. The OptifiNow TPO Wholesale Lender CRM is built to handle the nuances of wholesale mortgage lending with a comprehensive suite of features that are powerful and efficient.

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Housing Wire

MAY 23, 2023

In the past few years, appraisal bias has come to the forefront of conversations about appraisals and how they can be improved. It’s a problem, it’s real, it’s documentable,” said Shannon Johnson, Touchless Lending product manager at Tavant. We often hear the statistic that the average appraiser is a 57-year-old white male.

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Appraisal Buzz

JUNE 3, 2021

The post Nations Lending Bolsters Its Corporate Training and Regional Leadership appeared first on DSNews. The post Nations Lending Bolsters Its Corporate Training and Regional Leadership appeared first on Appraisal Buzz.

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Appraisal Buzz

AUGUST 13, 2021

The post Planet Home Lending Promotes Manfer to Head Up Business Development appeared first on theMReport.com. The post Planet Home Lending Promotes Manfer to Head Up Business Development appeared first on Appraisal Buzz.

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Appraisal Buzz

AUGUST 11, 2021

Total multifamily lending alone, which includes some loans made by small and midsize banks not captured in the overall total, is forecast to rise to $409 billion in 2021 – a new record and a 13%. The post Commercial Mortgage Lending on Track to Increase in 2021 appeared first on Appraisal Buzz.

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Appraisal Buzz

MAY 13, 2021

Congressional markup sees up two pieces of legislation drafted to advance racial and gender equity, and provide fairness for LGBTQ+ persons in housing and lending. The post House Committee Addresses Lending Equality appeared first on DSNews. The post House Committee Addresses Lending Equality appeared first on Appraisal Buzz.

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Housing Wire

JULY 28, 2021

Cora Robinson, who is Black, claims that appraiser Thomas Kearney violated the Fair Housing Act by undervaluing her home by over $400,000. Robinson also names as a defendant Class Valuation , an appraisal management company. Like most appraisers, Kearney relied largely on the appraised value of comparable homes to reach his figure.

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Appraisal Buzz

AUGUST 9, 2021

Local, State, and Federal policy can play a significant role in an appraiser’s business – it is important to stay informed about what is happening around us. Most appraisers have been busier than ever over the past year and may be struggling to keep up with deadlines. Policy can affect all segments of the appraisal profession.

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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

Most appraisers are experiencing a significant slowdown in mortgage lending work due to rapidly increasing mortgage rates which are slowing down the housing market. I have seen a slowdown in my lending work also. Half my work is non-lending work, and that’s been a blessing. As appraisers, we know! GET A WEBSITE.

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Appraisal Buzz

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

Finastra has launched Total Lending Home, a new cloud-based portal to launch and manage the Total Lending suite of solutions. Current lending products available through the Total Lending Home portal include Fusion LaserPro, Fusion DepositPro, Fusion Compliance Reporter and ProSign Online, with additional lending products to follow.

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Appraisal Buzz

MARCH 23, 2022

The PAVE Action Plan is aimed at advancing equity in the appraisal process and promoting generational wealth creation through homeownership. The post New Biden Plan Seeks to Eliminate Bias in Home Lending and Appraisals appeared first on DSNews.

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Appraisal Buzz

AUGUST 31, 2021

To view it please enter your password below: Password: The post Protected: Incenter Appraisal Management Launches RemoteVal™, Addressing One of the Largest Lending Roadblocks appeared first on Appraisal Buzz. This content is password protected.

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 14, 2023

Appraisal modernization is generating a lot of buzz in the real estate lending industry. Expanded use of desktop appraisal technology began out of necessity during the COVID-19 pandemic. However, is appraisal modernization on its own enough? However, is appraisal modernization on its own enough?

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Housing Wire

MAY 17, 2023

Recent home price declines are leading to decreased tappable equity, but there are still opportunities in home equity lending, according to a report published by Home Equity Lending News. And as instant online automated approval and closing continues to elude home equity lending, attention has turned to artificial intelligence.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 23, 2022

The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) isn’t doing all that it can to prevent appraisal bias, according to the agency’s Office of Inspector General. It should also alert regulators and licensing authorities when it files complaints against appraisals, the OIG said. million active appraisal records to the U.S.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

There are several factors to cite but I want to highlight a key area that may be taken for granted — that not everyone receives a fair home appraisal. Stifled The Fair Housing Center of Metropolitan Detroit shared that loan denial rates in Detroit, due to the appraised value of a home (a.k.a. I hope you will join me.

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Appraisal Buzz

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021

The post Mortgage Lending Sentiment Mixed appeared first on DSNews. The post Mortgage Lending Sentiment Mixed appeared first on Appraisal Buzz. While increased competition has created some pessimism, survey respondents with a more bullish outlook cited GSE policies and strong consumer demand. .

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Appraisal Buzz

OCTOBER 11, 2021

MReport speaks with lending experts about the benefits of challenges facing depository lenders vs. nonbanks. The post Putting Lending Under the Microscope appeared first on theMReport.com. The post Putting Lending Under the Microscope appeared first on Appraisal Buzz.

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Appraisal Buzz

JULY 19, 2021

The post Deephaven Looks to Increase Partners’ Non-Agency Lending Opportunities appeared first on Appraisal Buzz. These options give loan officers the opportunity to fill a large.

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