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How data and technology can combat appraisal bias

Housing Wire

It’s a problem, it’s real, it’s documentable,” said Shannon Johnson, Touchless Lending product manager at Tavant. At Tavant , they’re taking a look at the past and present of appraisals to prepare for a better future. The need to physically inspect each property will be replaced with data or other inspection options in many cases.

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10 Types of Non-Lending Appraisal Work to Pursue this Year

McKissock

In times like the present when the housing market is slow, you can help your appraisal business thrive by offering additional services beyond mortgage lending appraisals. What are some specific types of non-lending assignments that might be worth adding to your workload this year? Read the full survey results below.

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New Year, New You: Transforming Your Appraisal Career in 2023

McKissock

There are appraisal jobs available in the lending sector, such as staff appraisers, review appraisers, fee panel managers, and with experience and time on the job, chief appraiser and valuation compliance officer jobs can be found. Non-lending appraisal courses. Who staffs these types of jobs?

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A look at the role instant title plays in the borrower journey

Housing Wire

Dave Steinmetz: Starting in early 2020, we worked to scale production with the challenges presented by the combination of the pandemic and record volumes. EXOS Inspect is a mobile app that allows borrowers to conduct their own home inspections when a traditional appraisal is not required, such as in home equity lending.

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Home Appraisals – What Do They Look For?

D Fritz Appraisals

Home appraisers are trained to inspect and measure your property and perform comparisons that result in an accurate valuation for the current housing market. Home appraisals are a vital part of the home buying process as they have a big influence on the amount a lending institution will loan the buyer. Type of foundation.

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FHFA’s RFI on appraisals is a critical inflection point

Housing Wire

A 2017 study conducted by the National Association of Realtors found that “lack of training, downward trends in compensation, and increasing regulation,” were driving both existing and would-be appraisers away from the industry. Presented by: PCV Murcor. Navigating appraisal challenges in today’s housing market. Poor data visibility.

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Why Manufactured Housing Deserves a Fresh Look

Genworth MI Blog

In this article, I will challenge conventional stereotypes and encourage you to explore manufactured housing as an emerging lending opportunity, positioned ideally for those savvy enough to see with different eyes. predictable scheduling, no weather delays, ease of inspection, etc.). Manufactured Housing Construction Advantages.