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How is the industry adapting to desktop appraisals?

Housing Wire

Desktop appraisals became a permanent option for certain loans earlier this year. HousingWire recently spoke with Kenon Chen, Executive Vice President of Corporate Strategy at Clear Capital, about desktop appraisal adoption and appraisal modernization. How willing are appraisers to adopt desktop and hybrid appraisals?

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Overhauling the Appraisal Process

DataMaster

Replacing the old process with the new! Is it time to overhaul the appraisal process? By now, most appraisers have read the Request for Information (RFI) published by the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) on December 28, 2020. Appraisal Modernization. Many appraisers share Horn’s concerns.

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VA official talks future of partial claims and revamping its reputation

Housing Wire

John Bell, deputy director at the VA, said the agency has made strides in recent years to get loans processed and out the door in a timely manner. JB: We just approved a brand new training department for VA. We’re really excited about building this training team out and hiring a contractor to help us put together the materials.

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Clear Capital’s new desktop appraisal solutions support appraisers in meeting new GSE guidelines

Housing Wire

“However, for lenders to take advantage of these benefits on behalf of their customers, they need to navigate new GSE requirements, such as ensuring appraisers have access to a digital floor plan.”. Kenon Chen, Executive Vice President of Corporate Strategy.

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1004 Desktop appraisals: A monumental step forward for appraisal modernization

Clear Capital

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. We applaud this move and are dedicated to supporting lenders in the adoption of 1004 Desktop appraisals.

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Appraisal modernization: The times they are a-changin’

Clear Capital

Unfortunately, several myths and misconceptions around appraisal modernization persist, resulting in many within our field being unable to move forward and embrace needed change. . A primary example of one of these mistaken beliefs is that modernization efforts will diminish an appraiser’s importance.

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The risks and benefits of non-traditional appraisal methods

Housing Wire

Over the years the real estate appraisal workforce has experienced a shortage and has fallen behind to attract new entrants to replace those retiring due to high barriers of entry such as training, cost, and licensure regulations. HW: How and why has appraisal management technology evolved over the past year?

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