Housing Wire

OCTOBER 18, 2021

Desktop appraisals, a temporary flexibility implemented in March 2020 to keep the mortgage industry afloat amid lockdowns and social distancing, will become permanent, the Federal Housing Finance Agency said today. Appraisers often spend much of their day driving from property to property, Thompson said. Presented by: Incenter.

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021

United Wholesale Mortgage (UWM) announced today that it will no longer require its brokers to use appraisal management companies to complete appraisals. During a Facebook Live address, Ishbia proclaimed that while AMCs add value to the industry, appraisals have been a stumbling block for the mortgage industry.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 12, 2021

Appraisal software company Reggora today announced the completion of a $30 million Series B funding round, led by returning investor Spark Capital. “The appraisal industry is ready for innovation, and we are excited to be at the forefront of those efforts,” Zitin said. The tech solution giving community lenders an advantage.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 13, 2021

United Wholesale Mortgage ( UWM ) unveiled a new policy this week, telling brokers that appraisals will be completed within 10 business days or they’ll refund 50% of the appraisal cost back to the customer. It’s also offering ultra-low rate mortgages on FHA loans.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 20, 2021

Less than one month after launching operations , the private holding group StoicLane – the backers of Interfirst Mortgage – has acquired control of the appraisal management company Lender’s Valuation Services (LVS). ” How do remote valuation solutions benefit appraisers? .” Presented by: Incenter.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 10, 2021

Lender Sierra Pacific Mortgage (SPM) announced Wednesday it will use CoreLogic’s collateral valuation platform in order to streamline future home appraisals. Sierra Pacific Mortgage, a California-based nationwide direct lender licensed in 49 states, has been searching for ways to increase underwriter productivity since 2018.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

Amrock , a title insurance, property valuations and settlement services provider that is part of the Rocket Companies family, announced Wednesday that longtime CEO, Brian Hughes will be retiring later this month and Nicole Beattie, the current vice president of mortgage servicing at sister company Rocket Mortgage , will take over.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 14, 2021

The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) announced on Thursday it has extended relaxed lending and appraisal standards put in place due to COVID-19 another month for both Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. The flexibilities surrounding alternative verifications of employment and appraisals were originally set to expire on Jan.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 20, 2021

Appraisal-management tech provider AppraisalWorks is now available through the ICE Mortgage Technology Platform , the company announced Tuesday. ICE Mortgage Technology, formerly known as Ellie Mae , is a cloud-based loan origination platform provider for the mortgage industry.

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Housing Wire

MAY 2, 2021

First American continues to innovate its valuation business by delivering instant access to property data; improving collaboration among appraisers, appraisal management staff and lenders; and implementing cutting-edge quality assurance tools.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

When you go to buy a home , your mortgage lender will almost always order a home appraisal. 5 reasons to refinance your mortgage right now. Scenario 1: Your home appraises at your full offer price. Many times, the home appraisal goes off without a hitch. Scenario 2: Your home appraisal comes in low.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 6, 2021

A San Rafael, California real estate appraiser is being sued for allegedly undervaluing a home by almost 50% because the homeowners are Black. Miller of Miller & Perotti Real Estate Appraisal and AMC Links LLC , an appraisal management company headquartered in Lehi, Utah.

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Appraisal Buzz

AUGUST 9, 2021

Local, State, and Federal policy can play a significant role in an appraiser’s business – it is important to stay informed about what is happening around us. Most appraisers have been busier than ever over the past year and may be struggling to keep up with deadlines. Policy can affect all segments of the appraisal profession.

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Housing Wire

MAY 4, 2021

Former Ellie Mae CEO Jonathan Corr has joined the board of directors for appraisal technology company Reggora. Reggora is uniquely positioned to bring meaningful change to the appraisal industry,” said Corr. We are excited to help lenders become more strategic about the way they manage their appraisal operations,” Denslow said. “We

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Housing Wire

APRIL 21, 2021

The regulator is also advancing permanent changes to be made in the appraisal space. During the Mortgage Bankers Association’s spring conference on Tuesday, FHFA Director Mark Calabria hinted that the power of attorney, verification requirements and condo project reviews would be wrapping, however, more likely “this summer.”

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Valuation Review

OCTOBER 4, 2021

Reggora, an appraisal software company, announced Envoy Mortgage has adopted its appraisal management system to help process all loans requiring an appraisal.

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

Appraisal management company Clear Capital is looking to beef up tech tools for its network of appraisers, and it is doing so through an acquisition. How do remote valuation solutions benefit appraisers? To keep up with the high demand amid the ongoing pandemic, appraisers need a remote solution that keeps them in full control.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 7, 2021

Fortunately, many of the tech solutions that were born out of the pandemic are here to stay, including desktop appraisals which the Federal Housing Finance Agency recently announced will become permanent. . “On With desktop appraisals now a permanent option, we should expect to see some of the traditional pressure on turn times alleviated.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

For lenders to successfully manage their portfolios, they need to provide borrowers with a seamless mortgage process from start to finish. While having core systems in place is important, no matter how good a lender’s process is, if there’s an issue with the appraisal, everything could be compromised. The first is legacy technology.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 5, 2021

What a two-year stretch it has been for appraisers. The appraisal workforce was already in decline in 2019. To compound matters, homebuyer demand skyrocketed thanks to historically-low mortgage rates and societal changes. These factors combined to throw the appraisal industry in flux.

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Housing Wire

MAY 7, 2021

The booming real estate market has created a high demand for appraisal services. This is good news for lenders, but it puts a tremendous amount of pressure on appraisers who have to be diligent in their work, while also meeting closing dates. HousingWire: What’s the biggest pain point appraisers are currently facing?

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Housing Wire

APRIL 9, 2021

closed on the acquisition of appraisal management software firm Appraisal Now for approximately $30.5 Appraisal Now, better known as “ Anow ,” makes an automated appraisal workflow management platform for the global appraisal market. Canadian real estate technology company Voxtur Analytics Corp.

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

Appraisal management company Class Valuation , a subsidiary of investment firm Gridiron Capital , acquired Kansas City, Missouri-based Pendo Management for an undisclosed sum. A few months later, Class Valuation snatched up Texas-based appraisal management company Janus Valuation and Compliance.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

After completing countless Veterans Administration (VA) mortgage loan transactions over the years, Chris Pascoe, a Marine veteran turned RE/MAX agent, has developed something of a system. At the end of the day, Pascoe says the process is not all that different than purchasing a home with a conventional mortgage.

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

A Fannie Mae official Monday questioned the role of appraisal management companies, or “AMCs,” in evaluating houses. “We Perhaps AMCs can streamline the appraisal process, said Radke at a panel on the future of valuations, which happened to include Martin Froehlich, chief appraiser of AMC Nationwide Appraisal Network.

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Appraisal Buzz

AUGUST 25, 2021

Over the past few years, PropMix has expanded its appraisal platform from data and insights APIs to valuation solutions for appraisers, appraisal management companies, and mortgage lenders. PropMix’s platform and solutions are widely used by mortgage lenders, appraisers, realtors, and investors. PropMix.io

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Housing Wire

MARCH 11, 2021

The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) announced on Thursday that it has again extended relaxed lending and appraisal standards for both Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. The COVID-19-related flexibilities surrounding alternative verifications of employment and appraisals were originally set to expire on March 31, 2021.

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Appraisal Buzz

JUNE 14, 2021

Mortgage firms partner on furthering their commitment to delivering tech solutions to increase further adoption of eClosing in the industry. The post ICE Mortgage to Deploy DocMagic’s eVault Solution appeared first on theMReport.com. The post ICE Mortgage to Deploy DocMagic’s eVault Solution appeared first on Appraisal Buzz.

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Appraisal Buzz

AUGUST 4, 2021

Bill Dallas, Head of Finance of America Mortgage, had a chance to chat with DS News regarding a number of industry topics, from underwriting procedures to modernizing the overall mortgage process. The post The Exchange: Bill Dallas, President, Finance of America Mortgage appeared first on DSNews.

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Appraisal Buzz

JULY 15, 2021

Fannie Mae reports that while homebuyers embraced the digital mortgage process throughout the pandemic, the move to all-digital isn’t likely to happen overnight. The post The Gradual Shift to Digital Mortgages appeared first on theMReport.com. The post The Gradual Shift to Digital Mortgages appeared first on Appraisal Buzz.

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Appraisal Buzz

DECEMBER 6, 2021

The shortage of appraisers within the industry has been well publicized recently and no doubt plenty of you reading this article have experienced the impact of this shortage first hand. According to the Appraiser Institute , more than 10,000 appraisers have left the industry since 2013. AMCs Driving Tech Innovation .

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Housing Wire

MAY 13, 2021

Sheridan’s listing appraised at the contract price, and the deal went through without a hitch. The challenge is that the sales data you’re looking at is dated,” said Shawn Telford, chief appraiser at CoreLogic. Indeed, time adjustments are a valuable tool that appraisers use to reflect changing prices in the local housing market.

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Appraisal Buzz

JULY 8, 2021

For the second straight week, mortgage rates remain under the 3% mark, but will affordability remain a deterrent to prospective homebuyers unwilling to pay for higher-priced homes? The post Mortgage Rates Fall to 2.9% The post Mortgage Rates Fall to 2.9% appeared first on Appraisal Buzz. appeared first on theMReport.com.

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Appraisal Buzz

JULY 7, 2021

An analysis of mortgage application volume finds a decline in volume, with higher prices continuing to prevail despite rates in the 3% range. The post Mortgage Apps Dip for Second Consecutive Week appeared first on theMReport.com. The post Mortgage Apps Dip for Second Consecutive Week appeared first on Appraisal Buzz.

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JULY 22, 2021

Celebrating the independent spirit of the Mortgage Broker, UWM visited New York City to ring the opening bell at the NY Stock Exchange. The post UWM Celebrates National Mortgage Brokers Day at NYSE appeared first on theMReport.com. The post UWM Celebrates National Mortgage Brokers Day at NYSE appeared first on Appraisal Buzz.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 13, 2021

Mortgage lenders generated more defective loans in the second quarter, reflecting the transition from a refinance to a purchase market, according to ACES Quality Management ’s latest critical defect report. of the total), followed by borrower and mortgage eligibility (10.4%) and legal/regulatory/compliance (10.4%).

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 12, 2021

Mortgage, title, appraisal, servicing, iBuying, real estate brokerage , green energy — the gamut. A few hours after applying for a mortgage, the consumer would receive underwriting approval. Then comes the mortgage — which their agent would monitor through Rocket Pro Insight. This content is exclusively for HW+ members.

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