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Why appraisal modernization alone is not enough

Housing Wire

Appraisal modernization is generating a lot of buzz in the real estate lending industry. Most would agree (me included) that the appraisal process is long overdue for modernization — a 2022 Fannie Mae survey showed 94% of lenders are in favor of appraisal modernization. However, is appraisal modernization on its own enough?

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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. The cost of lost business opportunity is even higher. 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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Clear Capital launches UDC to support appraisal modernization

Housing Wire

Real estate valuation technology provider Clear Capital on Thursday launched Universal Data Collection (UDC), a product designed to support appraisal modernization. UDC will also support Freddie Mac’s ACE+ PDR solution for lenders to scale their business.

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Clear Capital’s Kenon Chen on appraisal modernization

Housing Wire

Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler sat down with Kenon Chen, executive vice president of strategy and growth at Clear Capital , to talk about appraisal modernization and how technology is just part of the solution. SW: Is the end goal of appraisal modernization to replace appraisers?

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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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Xactus Names Danielle Walker SVP, Business Development

Appraisal Buzz

Danielle Walker has been promoted to senior vice president, business development, at Xactus. In her new role, Walker oversees business development and operations for Xactus’ property valuation solutions division that includes Appraisal FirewallX, Appraisal ScorecardX and VerisiteX; and its proprietary appraisal/property valuation technology.

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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.