Appraisal Today

MAY 17, 2024

What Tools Do You Use to Support Your Appraisal Adjustments? By McKissock As part of our monthly survey series, we asked our community of real estate appraisers, “What tool(s) do you use to support your appraisal adjustments?” In addition to the top answers, we received many other write-in responses.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 29, 2020

With 2020 finally coming to a close, several companies wrapped up this unprecedented year for housing with some brand-new mortgage tech for 2021. With that aggregation, Optimal Blue said lenders can more efficiently price and originate mortgage products that can be sold on the secondary market. Presented by: Maxwell.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 3, 2023

Real estate valuation technology provider Clear Capital on Thursday launched Universal Data Collection (UDC), a product designed to support appraisal modernization. The UDC product provides lenders with tools for scalability, interchangeability and loan management, according to a statement.

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Housing Wire

MAY 24, 2022

A Fannie Mae survey published in mid-May found that mortgage lenders see value in appraisal modernization, specifically in the implementation of non-traditional appraisals and inspection-based appraisal waivers. One mid-sized lender echoed the opinion of others that appraisals still take too long.

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McKissock

JUNE 17, 2022

As of mid-March 2022, banks and mortgage lenders can now use desktop appraisals in place of traditional appraisals for qualifying Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac backed mortgages. Thanks to advances in remote appraisal technology, desktops are more convenient and reliable than ever before. Anow Walkthrough.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 26, 2022

For the next two months, United Wholesale Mortgage (UWM) will credit borrowers up to $600 for their appraisal costs, the lender said in a statement Wednesday. According to the Pontiac, Michigan-based lender, the credit will be available on all primary purchases, including jumbo mortgages. Sponsored Video.

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Housing Wire

JUNE 22, 2023

Founded by Jillian White , an SRA-designated appraiser with over two decades of leadership experience, the firm offers expertise to non-appraiser stakeholders, including regulators, lenders, and appraisal management companies (AMCs). It provides a rubric to assess the effectiveness of a bank’s appraisal bias processes.

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

Appraisal management company Clear Capital is looking to beef up tech tools for its network of appraisers, and it is doing so through an acquisition. The two are well acquainted – Clear Capital already utilized CubiCasa’s digital gross living area technology. Class Valuation also has digital floor plan capabilities.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 4, 2023

HousingWire recently spoke to Chris McLain, division president of Valuations for Consolidated Analytics , about the current appraisals market, AI innovation in valuations and valuation products for HELOCs and second-lien mortgages. HousingWire: How is the market for appraisals changing in 2024? Then we did more of the same.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 23, 2021

Last year’s record-high origination volumes impacted every aspect of the mortgage cycle, and appraisals were no exception. In light of that, HousingWire recently sat down with ValueLink SVP of Operations Aqil Ahmed to discuss today’s appraisal landscape. HW: What is the No.

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Appraisal Buzz

MARCH 21, 2022

Mark Walser : I am a technology and operations executive with 13 years of progressive management in all aspects of AMC operations and technology with various AMCs, and am the President of Incenter AMC. Buzz : What are some examples of new technology and the need for it in the appraisal industry? Buzz : What is RemoteVal?

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DataMaster

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

In this role, Tossavainen will oversee DataMaster’s day-to-day operations, implement strategies to enhance efficiency, and build upon the company’s vision to grow a technology platform that modernizes the appraisal space. DataMaster drives efficiencies for appraisers by expediting the appraisal process via automation.

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Clear Capital

AUGUST 30, 2021

Company recognized for innovation in global real estate technology industry. Clear Capital , a real estate valuation and analytics fintech leader, today announced that its ClearInsight app was named “Property Valuation Tool of the Year” in the inaugural 2021 PropTech Breakthrough Awards. August 30, 2021 —. About Clear Capital.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 26, 2020

Working with some of the nation’s largest banks and mortgage servicers, offering asset management, property disposition, title, close, valuation, and field services through an integrated, technology-driven platform. In light of the pandemic, mortgage companies have a great opportunity to leverage digital technologies in unique ways.

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Appraisal Buzz

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

Let’s take some time to reintroduce Desktop Appraisals and explore the risks that are presented when a Desktop Appraisal is requested of an appraiser as part of the mortgage application process. Appraisal Labels. Appraisers rely on standards of practice and processes. interior and exterior).

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Housing Wire

MAY 31, 2021

And, the impact of the pandemic has complicated this process even further. Black Knight’s REvolution suite provides appraisers and other valuation professionals with a seamless appraisal process from property inspection to report delivery. Anthony Jabbour, CEO. Joseph Nackashi, President.

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Clear Capital

DECEMBER 15, 2021

New technology furthers Clear Capital’s efforts to modernize the appraisal process. The technology was developed by Clear Capital’s data science team to further streamline the appraisal process and equip lenders with technology that powers low-risk, high-quality decisions.

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McKissock

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

What tools and tech do you need to make sure you’re turning your appraisal efforts into cash? What parts of the appraisal process does Anow cover? Learn how Anow software can turn your appraisal business into a money-making machine. Where can you find this information, fast?

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Clear Capital

MARCH 2, 2023

Clear Capital Announces Universal Data Collection in Support of Fannie Mae Appraisal Modernization Policy Changes UDC data set provides lenders with immediate national scalability, interchangeability and less complexity for loan management Reno, Nev. Clear Capital is a leading provider of hybrid appraisals for mortgage origination.

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Clear Capital

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

Banks, credit unions, loan servicers and mortgage lenders now have access to a suite of tech-enabled products for property valuation. This partnership will make it easier for banks, credit unions, loan servicers, and mortgage lenders to order, review, manage, maintain, and analyze real estate appraisals and collateral valuations.

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Clear Capital

MAY 10, 2023

These alternative valuation initiatives are a gateway to a modern appraisal process, as they reduce origination times, reduce costs and provide a better experience to our borrowers,” said Aqil Ahmed , SVP of Operations at ValueLink. Our goal is to provide customers with a complete understanding of every U.S.

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Housing Wire

JULY 31, 2023

Jaro was initially developed by Ascent Software Group to streamline the entire appraisal workflow, eliminating the need for redundant steps and external systems. Jaro leverages technology through its intelligent automation capabilities, which are integrated into every part of the appraisal process, reducing turn times and increasing accuracy.

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Clear Capital

JULY 14, 2023

As the real estate and mortgage industries work to modernize the home valuation process, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac continue to offer new alternatives to the traditional home appraisal. The introduction of inspection-based appraisal waivers offers an increasingly positive impact to both lenders and consumers.

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Clear Capital

JUNE 14, 2022

Collateral Desktop Analysis provides transparency and efficiency to ValueLink customers conducting appraisal reviews. The CDA re-evaluates the original appraisal so lenders can deliver a comprehensive loan file quickly. Houston — June 14, 2022 —. For more information, visit valuelinksoftware.com. About Clear Capital.

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 21, 2023

As a consequence, the number of real estate, mortgage and general housing tech firms to make the annual Inc. LoanStar Technologies , which connects lenders with borrowers who are traditionally underbanked or unbanked, also made the list again. The past year hasn’t been particularly good for tech or housing. The company was No.

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Clear Capital

MARCH 30, 2022

Clear Capital ® , a national real estate valuation technology company, has announced the launch of Desktop Appraisal and Desktop Data Collection , two products designed to further modernize and increase certainty in the appraisal process. March 30, 2022 —.

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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. When it comes to lending activity, appraisal revisions have always been a part of the appraisal process. Technologies are moving fast.

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Clear Capital

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

This is the third post in our blog series about appraisal waiver programs. As mortgage underwriters, you understand that a timely appraisal is paramount to a smooth loan approval process. But what if you could skip a traditional appraisal entirely? How do inspection-based appraisal waivers work?

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 18, 2022

Real estate valuation technology company Clear Capital will cut 27% of its workforce across its offices in the U.S. Established in 2001, the Nevada-headquartered company delivers solutions to modernize the appraisal process, which may take days to weeks to complete, or even longer during booming markets.

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AmeriMac

OCTOBER 1, 2021

The appraisal process is one of the most important elements of the real estate industry – and unfortunately for the appraisers themselves, it’s also one of the most time consuming. In a pre-COVID world, it was common for appraisers to come out to a home and visually inspect both the inside and the outside.

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AmeriMac

OCTOBER 1, 2021

The appraisal process is one of the most important elements of the real estate industry – and unfortunately for the appraisers themselves, it’s also one of the most time consuming. In a pre-COVID world, it was common for appraisers to come out to a home and visually inspect both the inside and the outside.

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Housing Wire

JULY 9, 2021

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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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Students chose the school for its offering of live instruction classes for salespersons, brokers, appraisers, mortgage, and home inspection courses at various locations and convenient times, including weekend classes. During the week, you can also contact the Student Concierge team by phone.

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McKissock

JULY 28, 2022

There has been a lot of talk about the Uniform Appraisal Dataset (UAD) and Uniform Residential Appraisal Report (URAR) redesign initiative, and how it will make life easier for appraisers. The mortgage appraisal forms we use today were designed in 2005 using technology and mortgage processes in place at the time.

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McKissock

DECEMBER 28, 2021

“While 2022 is expected to continue to be a good year for the housing market, it will not be as exceptional as 2021,” predicts Jo Traut, appraisal curriculum and content specialist at McKissock Learning. Mortgage rates are expected to rise, but still remain attractive and reasonable. Major unknowns in the coming year. Tampa, Fla.),

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Clear Capital

APRIL 21, 2021

We’re on a mission to reinvent the home appraisal and review process through innovative technology and a suite of alternative valuation products that reduce the time, cost, and risk for our clients,” said Jim Cutillo, founder and CEO at AppraisalVision. ” ###. .” ” ###. About Clear Capital. Media Contact.

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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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