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Desktop appraisal option to start in March

Housing Wire

The mortgage industry has been awaiting the official start date for desktop appraisals since Federal Housing Finance Agency Acting Director Sandra Thompson announced plans to allow them at an industry conference in October. FHFA suggested that hybrid appraisals could also speed up the appraisal process and reduce costs.

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Clear Capital launches APIs to make adopting modern valuations solutions easierĀ 

Housing Wire

Last month, the Federal Housing Finance Agency released plans, developed by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac , to make the housing market more equitable, in part through changes to the appraisal process.

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Is the GSEā€™s ā€œAppraisal Modernizationā€ Really Just Mass Appraisal?

Appraiserblogs

Mass Appraisal tend to exhibit a regressive natureā€¦ In the intricate landscape of real estate mortgage financing, the notion of appraisal waivers recently dubbed ā€œValue Acceptanceā€, by the Government Sponsored Enterprises (GSEs), has stirred considerable debate. million armed robbery of aā€¦ Certified Appraisers vs.

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GSEs further expand AVMs, desktop and hybrid appraisals

Housing Wire

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. According to Freddie Macā€™s equitable housing finance plan, it could be the expansion of automated valuation models.

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8 Home Appraisal Cost Factors in BC: What You Need to Know

D Fritz Appraisals

While an appraisal fee is something you will need to add to your budget or closing costs, the good news is the cost of a home appraisal shouldnā€™t be a deal breaker. A home appraisal is a key part of the financing portion of any new or refinanced mortgage or loan agreement.

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26 Reasons to Get an Appraisal

Realvals

By providing an unbiased estimate of a property’s value, an appraisal ensures that you know the real value of your property. Beyond these most common scenarios, appraisals have numerous other use cases. Estate planning, property tax appeals, divorces, and gifting, are some of the many others.

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Home Appraisals ā€“ What Do They Look For?

D Fritz Appraisals

Home appraisals are not just for when someone is buying or selling a home for themselves however, they are also important for: New construction loans. Mortgage financing and refinancing. Reviewing / appealing property tax assessment. Property division in separation / divorce. Renovation loan assessments.

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