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The Similarities Between 2007 and Today

Appraisal Buzz

During the 2007-10 mortgage default meltdown, appraisals were a target of complaints and allegations by lenders, the GSEs, some state appraisal boards, and a few unscrupulous entrepreneurs. Many allegations related to appraisals that used inappropriate comparable sales that were used to “make” a deal work.

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6 key indicators for mortgage lenders to assess as market headwinds persist

Housing Wire

in September 2002. If appraisal values experience a pronounced downturn, it could indicate serious issues and lead to another crisis similar to 2007-08. Ravi Correa is Chief Financial Officer at Angel Oak Lending and responsible for all financial aspects for Angel Oak-related mortgage lending entities.

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7 Excellent Real Estate Appraisal Podcasts Every Appraiser Should Listen To

McKissock

How do you stay up-to-date on the latest appraisal news and trends? They’re also entertaining and super convenient since you can stream them during your morning commute or while you’re driving to appraisal appointments. Whether you listen in your car or at your desk, here are seven excellent appraisal podcasts to check out.

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Data Collectors: Appraisers vs. Uber Drivers

Appraisal Today

Certified Appraisers vs. Unlicensed Data Collectors By Jonathan Miller (13-minute video) Here’s a great take on the difference between Certified Appraisers vs. Unlicensed Data Collectors by Leigh Brown, President of the NC Association of REALTORS. Fannie Mae has been working hard to get rid of appraisers for years.

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How to Reduce Appraisal Revision Requests

Appraisal Today

How to Reduce Appraisal Revision Requests. Excerpts: To cut down on appraisal revision requests, it is important to keep these best practices in mind: Communicate in a timely manner. If you disagree with the request for appraisal submissions or have concerns or need clarification, please reach out for clarification.

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[PULSE] Black lives, Black families and Black homeownership matter

Housing Wire

The most abhorrent racist practices, such as redlining, are officially prohibited, yet bias creeps into mortgage lending in myriad ways. For example, many appraisers were artificially inflating home valuations to cover the assistance, driving housing prices to insupportable highs from which they eventually crashed.

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SFR with ADU or Two Units?

Appraisal Today

How to Identify a Single-Family with ADU vs. Two-Family Property By McKissock Excerpts: The presence of an additional living unit can complicate the appraisal process. It may make it difficult for you, the appraiser, to know how to classify the subject property. There were no foreclosure sales needing appraisals!