Housing Wire

AUGUST 21, 2023

Year Founded Description 98 OptiFunder 4,767% 2018 Finance company helping independent mortgage lenders choose among funding options and streamline the process. 126 Transactly 3,852% 2017 Real estate transaction platform providing automation, integrations and tech-enabled services that significantly reduce process time. Source: Inc.

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Housing Wire

JUNE 9, 2021

For appraisers, we have developed an end-to-end, encrypted, AI-driven platform to streamline scheduling, manage payments, and facilitate direct, real-time communication between stakeholders. With these tools, appraisers can complete jobs in a fraction of the time and increase their capacity for new work.

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Appraisal Buzz

SEPTEMBER 5, 2022

It took several years to re-establish effective and meaningful communication between appraisers and their lending partners. Complexity in Process and Properties. Real Estate valuation can be a complex exercise in problem solving. Opportunities for uniformity are infrequent, and market preferences change over time.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

One way the FHFA proposed is through the government-sponsored enterprises’ duty to serve plans, which set goals for lending liquidity and preservation for manufactured, rural, and affordable housing. Another tool the FHFA says it will use to spur affordability is through its equitable housing finance plans. “Not

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Clear Capital

APRIL 21, 2021

In partnership with Clear Capital, the integration of ClearAVM and CDA ensures lenders have access to high-quality valuation products in a single platform as the industry focuses on appraisal modernization. ” ###. . ” ###. About Clear Capital. About AppraisalVision.

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

Others don’t provide appraisers with accurate enough data. Incenter Appraisal Management’s new remote appraisal inspection tool streamlines the appraisal process while ensuring appraisers stay in control of the inspection and data collection. The post Are remote appraisals here to stay?

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Birmingham Appraisal

AUGUST 23, 2023

Understanding the Roles: Agents and Appraisers: Real estate agents bring their expertise in marketing and negotiations, while appraisers provide impartial and accurate property valuations. Navigating Complex Properties: In cases of unique or complex properties, agents and appraisers collaborate to ensure accurate valuations.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 26, 2020

In times like these, the “one-stop-shop” approach to the servicing and lending process has become even more appealing, and there is a company providing that in a flexible capacity: Xome. When COVID-19 complicated the appraisal process, Xome was able to direct its lender clients to its contactless valuation option via a mobile app.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 27, 2021

The FHFA RFI responses to appraisal modernization are a treasure trove of insight into ideas and options for modernization from a wide variety of respondents. In many of those reviewed, there is a strong desire to keep appraisals and appraisers as key components of the mortgage lending process.

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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

Most appraisers are experiencing a significant slowdown in mortgage lending work due to rapidly increasing mortgage rates which are slowing down the housing market. I have seen a slowdown in my lending work also. Half my work is non-lending work, and that’s been a blessing. So what can we do? Write about what you do know.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 29, 2020

Black Knight has dipped its toes into software for the secondary market before, acquiring Optimal Blue in July and gaining access to the company’s pricing and eligibility (PPE) engine – a tool used to streamline the origination process for lenders by aggregating pricing and product guidelines from investors.

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Birmingham Appraisal

AUGUST 2, 2023

Whether you’re a homeowner looking to make improvements, an agent who needs a pre-listing appraisal, or an attorney or accountant who requires a certified appraisal, a well-qualified and experienced appraiser is essential for accurate property valuation.

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Birmingham Appraisal

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

From an appraiser’s perspective, I know that we work with agents to make sure the appraisal is done in a timely manner with the most accurate information possible. While agents and appraisers cannot discuss value we can talk about the property and why they may have priced it at what they did.

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AmeriMac

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Commercial Real Estate Appraisal is a crucial process that helps determine the value of commercial properties. It plays a significant role in several aspects, from buying and selling to lending purposes. Becoming a commercial appraiser requires appropriate education, training, experience, and certification.

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Town & Country Residential Appraisals

JUNE 12, 2023

Our reputation as a leading appraisal office in the area has ensured a consistent flow of assignments. Our list of clients is varied and we also provide reports for a high percentage of private non-lending clients. That's why we've assembled a full support staff to assist our appraisers throughout the process.

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McKissock

DECEMBER 28, 2021

Traut notes that the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) announced in late October 2021 at the Mortgage Banker Association’s annual conference that banks and mortgage lenders will be able to use desktop appraisals in place of traditional appraisals for qualifying Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac backed mortgages.

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Clear Capital

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

Buying or refinancing a house is stressful for home buyers, and “being able to rely on a timely valuation can make a big difference,” says Heather Khan, Senior Analyst of Quality Assurance at Clear Capital. Delays in responding to revision requests can have a serious impact on all lending parties during the review process.

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Appraisal Today

AUGUST 25, 2023

On Friday, NAR put out a notice asking appraisal members in the affected areas to alert their non-member colleagues. To read, click here My comments: Appraisers who are MLS members have this access. ” That means appraisers in affected areas should let clients know that certain assignments may be on hold for now.

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McKissock

OCTOBER 30, 2020

Years ago, it was hard work just to gather a few pieces of information to solve the valuation puzzle. Proven Test Taking Tips for Your Real Estate Appraiser Exam. Are you about to take your Appraisal Licensing and Certification exam and have knots in your stomach? The Appraisal Story: Writing Reports with Meaningful Content.

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Realvals

JUNE 18, 2023

The appraisal helps in establishing the loan-to-value (LTV) ratio. The LTV is a percentage that represents the amount of money to lend compared to the value of the home. An appraisal can assist you in determining the value of real estate, personal items, and business interests.

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Appraisal Today

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Historical Properties and Their Unique Appraisal Approaches Excerpts: Appraising historical properties involves a complex interplay of factors, making it a specialized field within real estate valuation. Click here == Estate/trust appraisal liability advice from Peter Christensen Here are some general pointers: 1.

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Clear Capital

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

Then they dive into Freddie Mac’s long-anticipated research paper, “ Racial and Ethnic Valuation Gaps In Home Purchase Appraisals.” It’s also, to be clear, somewhat about revolutionizing and modernizing the appraisal process by enabling property data collection to be performed by non-appraisers.

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