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Lenders see appraisal modernization as a top priority

Housing Wire

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. However, they have several more pressing priorities when it comes to what they’re investing in.

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Modernizing Appraisals: Collaborative Valuation

Appraisal Buzz

Our profession has been abuzz the last year or two with regards to the GSEs being mandated to modernize the appraisal profession. Why are appraisers essentially being excluded from the conversation about modernizing the profession? Many stakeholders in the profession have given their opinions on what that means. Can it be abused?

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Ready or not, CRA modernization is at the door

Housing Wire

That’s partly because, according to a joint notice of proposed rulemaking from bank regulators on Thursday, banks’ performance would be judged by where they lend, not just where they have branches. Honestly we don’t know if that is coming or not,” said Ricard Pochkanawala, senior policy council at the Center for Responsible Lending.

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Ex-Zillow execs promise revolution in lending

Housing Wire

Seventy million dollars in seed funding is a colossal investment for an unproven tech startup, even one that promises to fully disrupt a relatively low-margin, traditional industry like mortgage lending. They’re used to modern experiences with great service and digital experience. But this is no ordinary mortgage startup.

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Bank regulators issue new Community Reinvestment Act rule

Housing Wire

The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency , the Federal Reserve Board and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation issued on Tuesday a new rule to modernize the 1977 Community Reinvestment Act (CRA), which addresses systemic inequalities in access to credit. Barrs, Fed vice chair for supervision, said in a statement.

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Park National Bank to pay $9M to settle redlining allegations

Housing Wire

District Court for the Southern District of Ohio last month, alleged that Park National failed to provide mortgage lending services by redlining majority-Black and Hispanic neighborhoods in the Columbus area from at least 2015 to 2021. Under the proposed consent order, Park National agreed to invest at least $7.75

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ConsumerDirect Mortgage rebrands as Real Genius, introduces new tech platform

Housing Wire

ConsumerDirect Mortgage rebranded itself to Real Genius and announced the launch of a modern mortgage application platform to simplify a borrower’s experience. Since 2016, we’ve helped more than 51,000 families with their mortgage needs, lending more than $15 billion,” said Thornton. Learn here! Presented by: Maxwell.

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