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LoanDepot says it’s going public (for real this time)

Housing Wire

After a dramatic false start in 2015, California-based lender loanDepot says it’s finally going public. LoanDepot , backed by private equity shop Parthenon Capital Partners, first announced plans to go public in September 2015 , but canceled the IPO hours before pricing due to what the company called adverse “market conditions.”

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LoanDepot could make public debut this year at up to $15B

Housing Wire

“The momentum for non-bank lending is here to stay. LoanDepot, backed by Parthenon Capital Partners, announced plans to go public in September 2015 , but canceled the IPO hours before pricing due to what the company called adverse “market conditions.” ” At the time, loanDepot had sought a market value of $2.4

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Developing a lending strategy for rising mortgage rates

Housing Wire

By October, the market value of Zoom exceeded that of Exxon-Mobile , reflecting the dichotomy of an intransigent society staying at home and working remote. The stock value of Zoom grew 650% during this one year as many other aspects of the economy slowed or shuttered as a result of the shutdown.

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What Is Appraisal Creep When It Comes To Real Estate?

AmeriMac

That’s why appraisal creep is such an issue for everyone – by artificially inflating the fair market value of a home, people end up spending more money than they should on a house that isn’t worth nearly as much as they think it is. One recent study illustrated just what a significant issue this has become.

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What Is Appraisal Creep When It Comes To Real Estate?

AmeriMac

That’s why appraisal creep is such an issue for everyone – by artificially inflating the fair market value of a home, people end up spending more money than they should on a house that isn’t worth nearly as much as they think it is. One recent study illustrated just what a significant issue this has become.

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How should appraisers approach short-term rentals?

DataMaster

. — also known as short-term rentals (STRs) — to claim STR income as part of the borrower qualifications side of the lending decision. However, the GSEs did not make a parallel change to the property qualification side of the lending decision. This imbalance in the lending equation has created the situation we find ourselves in today.

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Navigating the Appraisal Process – What You Need to Know

Simonson Real Estate

The appraiser’s role is to provide arm’s length, third-party, neutral, and impartial opinions about the value of real property and provide assistance to those who own, manage, sell, invest in, or lend money on real estate. Value Scenarios. What is Market Value As Is and When is it Used?