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Fannie Mae extends relaxed appraisal, lending standards

Housing Wire

Mortgage giant Fannie Mae extended its relaxed lending and appraisal standards put in place due to COVID-19 into the new year. The flexibilities surrounding verbal verification of employment and appraisals were originally set to expire on Dec. 31, 2020, however Fannie Mae is now pushing that back to at least Jan.

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From Forms to Reports: A Look at the UAD Overhaul

Appraisal Buzz

By now, most appraisers are aware that Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac (GSEs) have embarked on a complete overhaul of the Uniform Appraisal Dataset (UAD). These codes, or language, make sense to appraisers but confuse uninitiated readers of our reports. Really, appraisers have always thought this way.

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Lenders mandated to use FHA Catalyst for appraisals

Housing Wire

The FHA Catalyst: Electronic Appraisal Delivery module will allow for the administration to expand their data collection and analysis capabilities. Meanwhile, lenders can electronically submit, track and manage single-family property appraisals, the FHA said. How increased regulation presents a huge opportunity for lenders.

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2022 Appraisal Outlook: Appraisers Cast Optimistic Eye On Coming Year

McKissock

Nonetheless, it would be prudent for appraisers to refresh or develop their knowledge on appraising REO properties.”. Appraisers should consider learning more about desktop appraisals and the hybrid/bifurcated appraisal process and using remote inspection tools such as RemoteVal ,” she advises.

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How To Appraise Rural Properties

Appraisal Today

Defining rural properties – USDA and GSEs Challenges of appraising rural properties Appraising rural properties presents unique challenges due to their diverse characteristics and market dynamics. Kiedrowski The most recent statistics show Value Acceptance accounts for up to 40% of all mortgage approvals.