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Lenders see appraisal modernization as a top priority

Housing Wire

A Fannie Mae survey published in mid-May found that mortgage lenders see value in appraisal modernization, specifically in the implementation of non-traditional appraisals and inspection-based appraisal waivers. One mid-sized lender echoed the opinion of others that appraisals still take too long.

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Clear Capital launches UDC to support appraisal modernization

Housing Wire

Real estate valuation technology provider Clear Capital on Thursday launched Universal Data Collection (UDC), a product designed to support appraisal modernization. The UDC product provides lenders with tools for scalability, interchangeability and loan management, according to a statement.

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Best practices to speed up the appraisal process

Housing Wire

“They give you the ability to scale the amount of appraisals you can do with the current appraiser population that you have, and that’s an important part of all the modernization initiatives that have been going on,” said Scot Rose, chief innovation officer at Class Valuation. Can appraisals keep pace?

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How is the industry adapting to desktop appraisals?

Housing Wire

HousingWire recently spoke with Kenon Chen, Executive Vice President of Corporate Strategy at Clear Capital, about desktop appraisal adoption and appraisal modernization. HousingWire: Desktop appraisals became a permanent option for certain loans in March 2022. Faster turn time also drives down costs.

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Clear Capital and ValueLink Expand Partnership to Support Recent Appraisal Modernization Policy Changes

Clear Capital

In support of the appraisal modernization policy changes, it’s imperative that we are able to provide lenders with an efficient and seamless experience,” said Kenon Chen , EVP of Strategy and Growth at Clear Capital. For borrowers, this modernization can provide upfront value certainty and reduced costs for eligible loans.

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5 Useful Appraisal Technology Webinars (Exclusive to Members)

McKissock

Navigating Desktop Appraisals with Class Valuation’s INvision Technology Last year, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac announced a desktop appraisal option that went live in mid-March 2022. When faced with a desktop appraisal assignment, appraisers are often uncertain as to what they are permitted to do and how to comply with USPAP.

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A View on Risk: Desktop Appraisals

Appraisal Buzz

Fannie Mae announced on January 19, 2022 that they will be accepting desktop appraisals for eligible loan transactions. The team at Fannie Mae were the first to announce requirements lockstep with their Regulator that desktop appraisals will become a normal part of the appraisal product landscape.

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