Housing Wire

JANUARY 25, 2022

With the recent news about desktop appraisals, appraisal technology is top of mind for many. HousingWire recently spoke with Reggora co-founder and CTO Will Denslow about the role of technology in appraisal innovation. How will this affect appraisal technology moving forward? How can technology help mitigate this issue?

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Housing Wire

JULY 12, 2022

Luke Tomaszewski, an appraiser doing home inspections in the aftermath of the housing bust, was traveling as much as an hour across Chicago just to snap exterior photos of bank-owned properties. At $50 to $100 per inspection, according to ProxyPics, it’s certainly less expensive than sending an appraiser. Made to order.

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Appraisal Buzz

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

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. Appraisal Labels.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 8, 2022

Appraisal turn times have historically been a pain point in the mortgage process and in boom times, when transaction volumes soar, turn times tend to be one of the first casualties. In 2020 and 2021, for example, some markets saw appraisals take as long as three to six weeks. New products speeding up the process.

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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

JUNE 14, 2022

The Federal Housing Finance Agency released voluminous plans last week developed by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to make the housing market more equitable, in part through changes to the appraisal process. Non-traditional appraisals to the rescue. Fannie Mae also included efforts to “modernize” appraisals in its equity plans.

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 11, 2023

Appraisal modernization is a hot topic right now, but updating the appraisal process is easier said than done. The process today is limited by a number of structural constraints, according to Scott Reuter, Single-Family chief appraiser at Freddie Mac. If we can check those boxes, we succeed.

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Clear Capital

MAY 10, 2023

In addition to immediate national scalability and coverage, UDC is available at a fraction of the cost of a traditional appraisal, and completed in half the time. “In ValueLink Software provides industry-leading appraisal management solutions for lenders, appraisal management companies and appraisers.

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Clear Capital

FEBRUARY 2, 2022

It’s an exciting time in the mortgage industry, especially for appraisals. Over the past few years, leading companies from across the industry have modernized and transformed how appraisals are manufactured to streamline the lending process and improve the borrower’s experience. What are the benefits of 1004 Desktop appraisals?

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Clear Capital

MARCH 1, 2022

Enhanced program designed to accelerate adoption of modern appraisal solutions by lenders. March 1, 2022 —. Clear Capital invites partners to join them in achieving a shared goal of bringing appraisals along on a digital transformation journey.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

The conservator of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac on Wednesday laid out three broad strategic goals for 2022 to 2026: safety and soundness, equitable access to affordable and sustainable housing, and responsibly managing FHFA’s infrastructure. But the equitable housing finance plans have also yet to materialize.

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 29, 2022

Nationwide Appraisal Network (NAN) was the top-ranking appraisal management company on the 2022 Inc 5000 list at No. Sarah Wheeler: Nationwide Appraisal Network (NAN) was recognized on the Inc 5000 list for an average of 451% revenue growth over the last three years. We take a data-driven approach to appraiser selection.

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Appraiserblogs

DECEMBER 21, 2022

The VA will now be required to encourage hybrid appraisals. If you are a VA Appraiser, here’s a bit of news you need to keep tabs on. Senate Passes VA Appraisal Modernization Measure – theMReport.com The U.S. Senate has announced the passage of HR 7735, the Improving Access to the VA Home Loan Benefit Act of 2022.

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Appraisal Buzz

MARCH 28, 2022

Appraising compliance with the American National Standard for Single-Family Residential Buildings. The FNMA requirement will take effect April 1, 2022. Appraiser Responsibility. It is implied that an appraiser choosing not to adhere as a personal choice or preference would not be an acceptable reason for an exception.

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Appraisal Today

AUGUST 18, 2023

7 Must-Have Apps for Appraisers By: McKissock Excerpts: 1. Dragon is very well-liked among appraisal professionals, making it number one on our list of must-have apps for appraisers. Genius Scan This app gets a lot of love from appraisers. Dragon has been around a long time and is popular with commercial appraisers.

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Appraisal Today

OCTOBER 13, 2023

How to Level Up as an Appraiser By Conrad Meertins Jr. For example, are you competent to prepare an entire appraisal from start to finish? But what if the appraisal form was completely blank with no boilerplate text? For example, you understand that you do not need a form to produce an appraisal. Are your legs shaking?

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McKissock

MARCH 8, 2022

In January 2022, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac announced a desktop appraisal option that goes live in mid-March 2022. McKissock does not endorse any position regarding whether appraisers should accept or reject desktop appraisal assignments. Does USPAP require me to complete an inspection? Updated CE course!

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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

DECEMBER 24, 2022

Read on for some pointers from Cleveland Appraisal Blog. Before a roof renovation begins, a contractor will inspect the attic, gutter, and various other aspects of the home structure to make sure it is safe to proceed. Thanks so much for being here to read articles from the Cleveland Appraisal Blog! Kitchen Remodel. Travel safe!

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Clear Capital

JANUARY 5, 2023

“Many news stories tend to focus on the potential for an individual appraiser delivering a too-low estimate based on factors associated with the occupants instead of the home. The potential for appraisal bias in home valuation has recently garnered public attention and regulatory scrutiny. But the reality is more nuanced.”

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Clear Capital

MARCH 4, 2022

The mortgage industry is on its way to modernizing the appraisal process. In early February, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, the government-sponsored entities (GSEs), incorporated desktop appraisals into their Selling Guides beginning in March 2022. What is a desktop appraisal?

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Clear Capital

AUGUST 22, 2023

This is the second post in our blog series about appraisal waivers and covers Freddie Mac’s ACE+ PDR and the bACE API. In 2022, Freddie Mac launched ACE+ PDR , an appraisal waiver with a property data report (PDR) and Freddie Mac has now launched the Beyond ACE application programing interface (bACE API).

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Clear Capital

OCTOBER 27, 2022

Freddie Mac’s ACE+ PDR: How to originate refinance loans without an appraisal. In July 2022, Freddie Mac launched its ACE+ PDR solution. This inspection-based appraisal waiver program allows lenders to originate certain Freddie Mac-eligible cash-out and rate and term refinance mortgage loans without an appraisal.

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McKissock

MARCH 6, 2023

Most important and relevant to appraisers was the first topic, titled “Valuation modernization,” which is an update to the Selling Guide that allows more options for valuation, including alternatives to traditional appraisals. Fannie Mae is rebranding their Appraisal Waiver process and calling it Value Acceptance.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 25, 2022

Most conversations surrounding the affordability crisis have focused on headline-grabbing home price increases , bidding wars , racial disparities in home appraisals and a lack of supply. Racial disparities in appraisals are far less clear than property taxes. But the federal government has fixed its might on the former.

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McKissock

MARCH 6, 2023

Most important and relevant to appraisers was the first topic, titled “Valuation modernization,” which is an update to the Selling Guide that allows more options for valuation, including alternatives to traditional appraisals. Fannie Mae is rebranding their Appraisal Waiver process and calling it Value Acceptance.

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Clear Capital

DECEMBER 15, 2021

New technology furthers Clear Capital’s efforts to modernize the appraisal process. The technology was developed by Clear Capital’s data science team to further streamline the appraisal process and equip lenders with technology that powers low-risk, high-quality decisions.

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Appraisal Today

JANUARY 20, 2023

Top Ten Reasons Why It Is Great to be an Appraiser! Arouse the suspicion of an entire neighborhood when inspecting comparable sales. Arouse the suspicion of an entire neighborhood when inspecting comparable sales. To read more, click here My comments: It has been a while since appraisers made negative concession adjustments.

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Appraisal Today

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

Excerpts: Commentary from a (Ryan) appraisal: Here is a bit of commentary in one of my recent appraisal reports. I remember the easy days of market condition adjustments 1% per month up or down, for example, to apply to all detached home appraisals. Are you doing VA appraisals? Appraisal Business Tips .

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Clear Capital

JUNE 14, 2022

Collateral Desktop Analysis provides transparency and efficiency to ValueLink customers conducting appraisal reviews. Houston — June 14, 2022 —. Designed to remove pre-funding uncertainty or support post-funding due diligence, CDA is an efficient, cost-effective method to determine if an appraisal under review is adequately supported.

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Appraisal Today

MAY 5, 2023

Fannie’s New Appraisal Online Formats By Brent Owen Excerpts: To Be Or Not To Be (a form), That Is The Question The first thing to notice is that the ‘form’ isn’t really a form anymore. It’s not the length of the report which is of ultimate importance, it is the time necessary to develop the appraisal that is key.

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Clear Capital

AUGUST 31, 2022

RENO, NV / ACCESSWIRE / August 31, 2022 / Clear Capital ® , a national real estate valuation technology company, has announced the launch of ClearInsight+ , a technology-enabled set of valuation products to support Freddie Mac’s ACE+ PDR (automated collateral evaluation plus property data report), a new offering for certain loan types.

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Appraisal Today

NOVEMBER 20, 2022

Sins of the Past Are Back to Haunt Appraisers. Fannie Mae Takes A Closer Look at Appraisals. Excerpts: In the recent past, when appraisers were swamped. Even with the Collateral Underwriter program review, appraisers were overwhelmed. Failures to personally inspect and photograph comparables. .

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Appraisal Today

JUNE 17, 2022

Excerpt: We continue to see claims alleging that the rural property appraiser failed to adequately identify or report details surrounding a water source. In one claim, the appraiser correctly noted that the property was serviced by a “private water well.” Appraisers – check the water source! Hybrid appraisal survey ).

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Appraisal Today

JANUARY 26, 2024

New USPAP Q&As January 16, 2024, the Appraisal Standards Board released new Questions and Answers covering important topics in the profession today including: Demographics Does demographic information relating to race (such as Census data) constitute “information relating to” a protected characteristic? Few lender appraisers survived.

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Houston Properties

JULY 19, 2022

However, newer properties such as modern townhomes and Victorian mansions sit well with Sandalwood’s peaceful atmosphere. Despite its distance from inner Houston, all the amenities and modern comforts of city living are present in Sandalwood. Shell International Exploration & Production. The Best Houston Realtor to Sell Your Home.

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