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Progress now or perfect later: Improving the appraisal process

Housing Wire

I hear these phrases quite often when it comes to product and software development, but I think they apply very well to solving complex problems like transforming the property appraisal process to work better for every stakeholder. housing cannot be accomplished with a focus on appraisal alone.

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Reevaluating your origination tools? Here’s where to start

Housing Wire

With the recent downturn in volume of new originations, many lenders are using this time to take inventory of the available tools geared toward risk mitigation and workflow optimization. This does not even include the exacting requirements of regulators and investors. The post Reevaluating your origination tools?

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How AI is changing the valuations process

Housing Wire

For investors, we can assist with finding problematic appraisals and evaluating them for a potential putback using the same process. HW: How is artificial intelligence being integrated into the property valuation and appraisal process?

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Class Valuation’s CIO on solving the appraisal conundrum

Housing Wire

As we’re implementing technology, we always try to think of things that are going to improve the experience for all stakeholders: homeowners, real estate agents, investors, rating agencies, appraisers, loan officers, mortgage brokers. Everybody is affected by the appraisal process. SW: What keeps you up at night?

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Tech Rundown: Black Knight, Blend and Evolve Mortgage

Housing Wire

Data and analytics giant Black Knight made moves in the secondary mortgage market again, launching its Mandatory Analytics dashboard that will allow investors to analyze and benchmark their actions on the secondary market. One of the best tools that mandatory investors have at their disposal is access to precise, accurate and timely data.”.

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The Role of Appraisal Review in the Risk System – Appraisal Revisions

Appraisal Buzz

Communication took on many forms, including development of written documents stating client reporting requirements, utilizing technology platforms to increase transparency throughout the appraisal process, and developing feedback to the appraiser on appraisal submissions. Complexity in Process and Properties.

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Essential Real Estate Software for Investors to Improve Operations and Sales

Listing Spark

The goal of every real estate investor is to turn a profit—but how much profit you garner per year and how much work it takes depends on your unique operational strategy. For example, many investors see an annual 8% return on investment for each of their rental properties. But today, you have a choice.