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Opinion: The time is right for origination modernization

Housing Wire

The industry is buzzing with conversations around appraisal modernization — for good reason. Appraisal modernization reduces origination cycle time, bolsters appraiser capacity and helps lenders deliver a more seamless and transparent borrower experience. Here’s a quick rundown of how this modernization can support your success.

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Modernizing Appraisals: Collaborative Valuation

Appraisal Buzz

This article was originally published in the Fall 2021 Appraisal Buzz Magazine here. 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? Technology.

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Embracing Change in the Appraisal Industry

Appraisal Buzz

On today’s episode of the Appraisal Buzzcast, host Hal Humphreys speaks with Jason Feifer, Editor in Chief of Entrepreneur Magazine and our keynote Speaker this year at Valuation Expo. The valuation space is going through a lot of change right now, through technology as well as other factors. Why is this change important?

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Reducing Bias is the Gold Standard for Appraisals

Housing Wire

Both of these issues accelerate the importance of appraisal modernization. What is appraisal modernization? Join this session to hear how leading lenders are using the latest technology to help make an impact on fair housing, and close loans faster. HousingWire Magazine delivered to your home or office. Already a member?

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Opinion: the future of digital workflows combines flexibility with personalization

Housing Wire

For those in the mortgage space, there are a myriad of technology solutions claiming to help streamline lending operations and improve efficiency. When investing in a technology that someone else designed to automate workflows, it’s important to ask — how do I make this workflow work for me?

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HW+ Member Spotlight: Amanda Hill

Housing Wire

Amanda Hill: Lenders see appraisal modernization as a top priority by Maria Volkova. It truly is time for lenders to consider how technology can improve this part of the mortgage process and reduce turn time. The GSEs are implementing big changes this year that will allow for modernization to kick into high gear.

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Fintech product showcase

Housing Wire

Technology is important in digitizing the mortgage process, but what’s more important is effective coordination between all parties. The problem with technology is that many people work across different systems, which can create a fragmented mortgage ecosystem.