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FHFA: GSE servicers must keep fair lending data

Housing Wire

In a move the Federal Housing Finance Agency said will bolster sustainability and equity, servicers for federally backed loans will obtain and maintain fair lending data. Presented by: Selene Finance. That development prompted concern from legal experts that the information could be used as a basis for fair lending lawsuits.

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From Forms to Reports: A Look at the UAD Overhaul

Appraisal Buzz

Using the form structure, GSEs have been ingesting these eclectic abbreviations to develop a large database of residential valuation. Appraisers will be presented with the data elements needed to report the characteristics of the subject property, and analyze the market, comparables, and other necessary parts of the appraisal process.

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Biden tax credit to rehab homes is finally unveiled

Housing Wire

Housing and Urban Development Secretary Marcia Fudge joined Biden to mark the 100th year since a white mob killed hundreds of Black residents of the Greenwood District. HUD has also taken steps to craft a rule on the legal duty to Affirmatively Further Fair Housing. How hybrid title and valuations help increase lending efficiency.

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A Log Home Valuation

Appraisal Buzz

With all the construction of log homes, there needs to be legal and competent appraisals for these homes. Presently, there are several new rules and regulations that could result in major USPAP violations, but those rules vary upon the state, county and/or township. The question is how are these homes being appraised? Working Together.

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The VA’s little-known program for Native American veterans

Housing Wire

A Department of Veterans Affairs lending program for Native American veterans has been severely underutilized, a government watchdog found. The GAO said that the VA lacked the staff to run the lending program and failed to inform communities that it exists. Presented by: Salesforce. from 2012 to 2021.

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MBA urges Cuomo to veto New York IMB bill

Housing Wire

The MBA called the bill “unnecessary,” and said it “fails to consider the existing legal infrastructure and significant industry efforts that have greatly expanded mortgage lending to low- and moderate-income (LMI) borrowers in New York.”. How student lending can benefit non-bank lenders. Presented by: Incenter.

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Narrow Gauge Capital acquires Inco-Check

Housing Wire

With NGC’s acquisition of Inco-Check, the company aims to enhance loan quality and prevent fraud in a competitive mortgage and consumer lending market, Inco-Check said. Presented by: DataVerify . and Keefe, Bruyette & Woods served as financial advisors to Inco-Check Winston & Strawn served as legal counsel to NGC.

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