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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. Presented by: CoreLogic. 31, 2021. “We 31, 2021 from Dec.

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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. Really, appraisers have always thought this way. We produce appraisal “reports” not appraisal “forms.” This scope of work is determined by the type of property and the characteristics of the property.

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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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Susan Rice to co-chair HUD appraisal task force

Housing Wire

The interagency task force to combat inequity in appraisals, led by Housing and Urban Development Secretary Marcia Fudge, will be co-chaired by former United Nations ambassador Susan Rice. How to reduce appraisal turn times and improve the borrower experience. Presented by: Voxtur.

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The fate of HUD

Housing Wire

Few things terrify lenders more than the arrival of a manila envelope from the Department of Housing and Urban Development ( HUD ) containing a redlining allegation. Increased redlining enforcement is one piece of HUD’s renewed focus on fair lending, and part of a multi-pronged approach to address the legacy of racist housing policy.

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AVMs undergo compliance and regulation updates

Clear Capital

In addition to the Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac focus on appraisal bias, federal banking regulators and the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), all of whom are on the Interagency Task Force on Property Appraisal and Valuation Equity (PAVE), continued their work to examine requirements around AVM development and use.

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5 Resources to Help You Avoid Appraisal Errors and Violations

McKissock

As busy real estate appraiser, both your time and your professional reputation are extremely valuable. One thing you can do to help save time and preserve your standing as an ethical and reliable property appraiser is to put a little extra time and effort toward avoiding appraisal errors and violations. Sign up now.