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ReverseVision acquired by Constellation Software

Housing Wire

This acquisition expands our footprint in the digital mortgage ecosystem, and we are thrilled to have them join us as we continue to develop innovative and streamlined technology solutions in the lending space.”. ReverseVision marks the second mortgage software provider acquired by CMS in the last couple of years.

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Polly CEO on using technology to improve margins

Housing Wire

That is the ultimate lever — it is really the only lever that the mortgage lending community has. I worked for a mortgage company from 2007 until 2013 — that’s where I learned the industry. SW: What’s the advantage of coming from the lending side as opposed to the tech side? But this is the time to look at these things.

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CoreLogic’s chief appraiser to speak at HW Annual

Housing Wire

Big changes are ahead in the valuation space, most recently seen with the FHFA asking for input on appraisal modernization efforts. Telford has been active in the real estate appraisal industry since 1993 and has deep experience in mortgage lending, collateral management and valuation technology.

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VA Approves Desktops and Exterior-Only Appraisals

Appraisal Today

Fannie: Learn how valuation modernization is changing collateral underwriting – Video, 1 hour, 23 minutes. Excerpt from emailed notice: “Valuation Modernization: New perspectives on collateral underwriting” is a must-see for underwriters and appraisal reviewers. Be sure to put in a comment requesting it. ==. Find out why not.

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How to Find Comps With Few Sales

Appraisal Today

acre lot, built in 2007 The chateau was listed in 2014 for $12.8 Resembling a modern French Chteau, it features a freshwater lake, manicured gardens, and three levels of luxurious living spaces. Take Note of GSE Requirements To read more, Click Here My comment: If you do residential lending appraisals, read this article!

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Appraisers and Property Data Collectors

Appraisal Today

Myth #2: Data collectors are going to replace appraisers There’s a lot of buzz right now about PDC possibly replacing traditional property appraisal, but the intent of this service is to fill a gap in the lending process. Will Jazz Icon Dave Brubeck’s Former Midcentury Treehouse in NorCal Sway a Buyer for $3M?

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FHA: Cosmetic vs. MPR Repairs

Appraisal Today

NOTE: Please scroll down to read the other topics in this long blog post on appraisal “modernization”, bias hearing, bad appraiser, USPAP, unusual homes, mortgage origination stats, etc. == Appraiser pleads guilty in $1.3B billion tax fraud scheme. Owners with conservation easements can claim an income tax deduction.