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Agents fight misconceptions to win deals for military veteran clients

Housing Wire

“This is an absolute must, especially in the market right now as it gives the lender an opportunity to fill the listing agent in on the buyer’s background and how the VA loan process works,” Pascoe explained. VA loans are secured by the VA, and statutorily must be appraised by the VA and not just any appraiser. “I

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How to Get Accurate Property Comps

Kairos Appraisal Services

Property comparables, called “property comps” for short, play a significant role in the home appraisal process.

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The Loan Officer’s Guide to Appraisals Part 8:  Appraiser Bias – Not Just About Color

Riverfront Appraisals

This entire year, I’ve been blogging once a month with the purpose of assisting loan officers to better understand the appraisal process. So far, we’ve covered communication with the appraiser, reconsiderations of value, FHA appraisals and a few other topics you should definitely go check out.

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Real estate is a people business, but automation can help

Housing Wire

Homebuyers and sellers contend with a variety of entities — banks, insurance companies, mortgage servicers, appraisal companies, title providers, agents, brokerages, and even real estate marketers— and the process can be labyrinthine to even those who have gone through it before. Technology plays a big role.

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The Apple Peeled - Ask the Experts: Market Dynamics with Jonathan Miller

Miller Samuel

When Jeff and Marie asked me to be formally interviewed for their blog " The Apple Peeled " I was happy to do so, especially because I could veer off the road into issues about the current mortgage and appraisal process. Meanwhile, sellers are anchored to another market completely, he said. That process can take time. “If

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Appraisal Independence Requirements for Mortgage Brokers

Kairos Appraisal Services

Have you seen the most recent updates to the Appraiser Independence Requirements? These guidelines affect loan officers and how closely AMCs can work with mortgage brokers and lenders moving forward. Lenders have previously been scrutinized for how they have interpreted the Appraisal Independence Requirements.

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The Loan Officer’s Guide to Appraisals, Part 1:  The Final Inspection

Riverfront Appraisals

Well – not really the end, but one of the last parts of some appraisals – namely the final inspection. The post The Loan Officer’s Guide to Appraisals, Part 1: The Final Inspection appeared first on Riverfront Appraisals. We’ll briefly look at what a final inspection […].