Housing Wire
FEBRUARY 24, 2023
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 Wire
JUNE 7, 2021
Recently, at an event marking the 100th anniversary of the Tulsa Race Massacre , President Biden announced the launch of a new interagency task force to root out what it calls inequity in the appraisal industry. The dramatic change in value from two appraisals seems unusual.
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Housing Wire
DECEMBER 8, 2022
Appraisal turn times have historically been a pain point in the mortgage process and in boom times, when transaction volumes soar, turn times tend to be one of the first casualties. In 2020 and 2021, for example, some markets saw appraisals take as long as three to six weeks.
Housing Wire
NOVEMBER 30, 2021
Regardless of the size or complexity of a system or process, it is time to look at whether the impact it has on people is equitable. And the appraisal process is no exception. The appraisal gap for properties in Latino neighborhoods can be even worse, going as high as 9.4%.
Housing Wire
AUGUST 5, 2022
With tech solutions and automation dominating more and more of the mortgage experience, the appraisal process can feel a bit dated, often causing significant slowdowns. HousingWire: Why should lenders consider appraisal modernization and how can it benefit borrowers?
Housing Wire
FEBRUARY 18, 2022
Fannie Mae recently announced that it will begin to “include a desktop appraisal option in Desktop Underwriter beginning March 19, 2022. Automated Valuation Models (AVMs) are commonly used today in the mortgage industry to help support the appraiser’s concluded value.
Simonson Real Estate
JULY 10, 2020
While commercial appraisals are a central part of evaluating real estate, the appraisal process itself can be frustrating and confusing – primarily since each assessment depends on the scope and nature of the specific property. What is an Appraisal ?
DataMaster
FEBRUARY 3, 2021
Replacing the old process with the new! Is it time to overhaul the appraisal process? By now, most appraisers have read the Request for Information (RFI) published by the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) on December 28, 2020. Appraisal Modernization.
Appraisal Buzz
DECEMBER 17, 2021
Clear Capital , a national real estate valuation technology company, has announced ClearPhoto, a set of AI-driven rules built into the company’s ClearCollateral Review solution. The post Clear Capital Further Modernizes the Appraisal Process with ClearPhoto appeared first on Appraisal Buzz.
Appraisal Buzz
MAY 9, 2022
It is no secret that log homes do not appraise well. The question is raised as to what is the real problem with log home valuation and what is the problem with appraisers working in the niche log home market? The question is how are these homes being appraised?
Housing Wire
SEPTEMBER 8, 2021
Appraisal management company Class Valuation , a subsidiary of investment firm Gridiron Capital , acquired Kansas City, Missouri-based Pendo Management for an undisclosed sum. We are excited to welcome the Pendo team to the Class Valuation family,” Fraas said.
BiggerPockets
AUGUST 18, 2021
A home appraisal is an unbiased professional opinion of a home’s value based on recent sales of properties nearby. Here's how the process works. Buying & Selling Houses
Appraisal Buzz
NOVEMBER 4, 2021
Calyx , a provider of comprehensive mortgage software solutions for banks, credit unions, mortgage bankers, wholesale and correspondent lenders and brokers, has announced that PCV Murcor , a nationwide real estate valuations management company, is now integrated with Calyx Point.
McKissock
SEPTEMBER 8, 2020
Previously, we asked our real estate appraisal community, “What’s your favorite part of the appraisal process ?” This time, we asked appraisers, “What part of the appraisal process do you find the most challenging?
Raleigh Realty
FEBRUARY 19, 2022
Appraisals 101: What to Expect From the Home Appraisal Process Wondering what to expect from your home appraisal? Now it's time for the home appraisal. But before you do there's one last factor to consider: the home appraisal. What is a Home Appraisal?
Housing Wire
APRIL 30, 2022
The appraisal process is complex and time-consuming. Lenders and appraisers need technology that will not only help them remain com-pliant, but also reduce turnaround times. Incenter Appraisal Management. The post Valuation Tech Solutions appeared first on HousingWire.
Simonson Real Estate
DECEMBER 6, 2022
In 2022, Simonson Appraisals completed a steady stream of financing assignments with planned new construction or significant proposed renovations. Below are are several key points from my presentation titled Navigating the Appraisal Process that’s been presented several times to the U.S.
Robinson Appraisal Group
SEPTEMBER 21, 2018
An Estate Sale Appraisal Process. After 25 years of handling estate sale appraisal in the Baltimore Metropolitan area I have seen my fair share of estate sales. As an appraiser there are multiple ways to appraise a property that belongs to an estate.
Housing Wire
JULY 5, 2022
Real estate valuation technology company Clear Capital rolled out two application programming interfaces (APIs) that aim to make adopting and deploying modern valuation solutions easier, ultimately closing loans faster.
Appraisal Buzz
JUNE 4, 2021
At Impact Valuation Group, we provide clients with reliable high-quality appraisal services in the shortest times possible, thus taking the worry and stress off the borrowers and lenders alike. We deliver high quality reports and offer a wide variety of appraisal products.
Appraisal Buzz
MARCH 21, 2022
Now that the GSEs have approved desktop valuations for purchase, appraisers need a way to collect trustworthy, verifiable data while also submitting floor plans on reports! Learn about all of the features in RemoteVal – a free inspection app for appraisers.
Housing Wire
MARCH 21, 2023
Lender and appraisal management companies and other property data collection companies can now use Black Knight ‘s Scout mobile property inspection as part of the value acceptance plus property data process. The government-sponsored enterprise (GSE) approved six vendors following the roll-out of its new valuation initiative. The list includes some of the biggest names in the mortgage tech space — Solidifi, Class Valuation , Clear Capital , Mueller Services, Inc.
Housing Wire
APRIL 6, 2021
Unfortunately, the appraisal put the house’s value roughly $50,000 below than what she paid. Linda had a sizable downpayment but still needed to find a way to close the appraisal gap. She recently had a deal fall apart due to appraisal.
Appraisal Buzz
JULY 18, 2022
Class Valuation reports that it has completed the verification process for Freddie Mac’s new ACE+ PDR (automated collateral valuation plus property data report) solution.
Valuation Review
MARCH 8, 2021
Tennessee Certified Appraiser David Braun reached out to Valuation Review to discuss mutation of data records (MDRs) as outlined in his whitepaper.
Valuation Review
OCTOBER 4, 2021
Reggora, an appraisal software company, announced Envoy Mortgage has adopted its appraisal management system to help process all loans requiring an appraisal. Envoy will leverage Reggora technology to deliver a fast and efficient appraisal, supporting their customers through the homebuying journey, according to a company release
Housing Wire
SEPTEMBER 20, 2021
From having to manage high volumes to finding innovative ways to appraise homes while maintaining distance, it’s no secret appraisers faced challenges during the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic. RemoteVal, by Incenter, replicates the process an appraisal already does.
Housing Wire
MAY 7, 2021
The booming real estate market has created a high demand for appraisal services. This is good news for lenders, but it puts a tremendous amount of pressure on appraisers who have to be diligent in their work, while also meeting closing dates.
Housing Wire
OCTOBER 22, 2020
Stewart Appraisal Management , a subsidiary of Stewart Information Services Corp., announced on Thursday it acquired valuation services company Pro Teck Valuation Intelligence. Stewart is looking to strengthen and expand its scale in the appraisal and valuation solutions space.
Appraisal Hub
MARCH 5, 2021
If speed is an important factor for your next commercial property transaction, then you need a property appraiser that works fast. But even the most efficient appraisal firms can’t do their jobs if clients don’t provide the information they need. What happens during an appraisal?
Housing Wire
NOVEMBER 4, 2021
A liberal think-tank, regulators, the government-sponsored enterprises, the President of the United States, even fintech firms have all called attention to appraisal bias. Marcia Fudge with leading an inter-agency task force to root out bias in appraisals.
McKissock
MARCH 3, 2023
Fannie Mae updates its Selling Guide to include more options for property valuations. A new episode of Beyond the Numbers with McKissock Appraisal interviews Robbie Wilson to learn how his company, RSDS, is working to increase appraisal diversity. Read on for more appraisal news.
McKissock
MARCH 24, 2022
On March 23, 2022, the Interagency Task Force on Property Appraisal and Valuation Equity (PAVE) released a report entitled “Action Plan to Advance Property Appraisal and Valuation Equity.”
Town & Country Residential Appraisals
MARCH 30, 2020
AMC’s - “Appraisal Management Company” These organizations have come into existence in an attempt to fulfill government regulations to ensure that banks could not commit mortgage fraud like the practices seen prior to 2008.
Housing Wire
JANUARY 14, 2022
Collateral valuation is a critical component of mortgage lending and the home sales process. The appraisal process is ripe for change, and we’ve seen an acceleration of innovation in the last two years. Hosted by Accurate Group.
Clear Capital
SEPTEMBER 7, 2022
Learn how to navigate new technology and appraisal processes to thrive in any market. Embrace modern appraisal programs for long-term growth or to insulate against disruption. The mortgage industry is ever-evolving.
Appraisal Buzz
JANUARY 24, 2022
LOUIS — January 24, 2022 — With Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac accepting desktop appraisals beginning in March, Incenter Appraisal Management and McKissock Learning are partnering to help appraisers update their remote inspection skills in response. CHARLOTTE, N.C. and ST.
Clear Capital
MARCH 23, 2022
Last year’s acquisition of CubiCasa by Clear Capital, a national real estate valuation technology company, was just one step in the firm’s overall mission to modernize the appraisal process, a top official told Mortgage Professional America. “We’ve Story by Tony Cantu for MPA.
AmeriMac
FEBRUARY 18, 2021
Home appraisals are the perfect way to get an accurate measure of your house’s value. Now if you want to gain approval for a mortgage, you are going to need a good home appraisal. Let’s discuss what an appraisal is and why it’s so important.
AmeriMac
FEBRUARY 18, 2021
Home appraisals are the perfect way to get an accurate measure of your house’s value. Now if you want to gain approval for a mortgage, you are going to need a good home appraisal. Let’s discuss what an appraisal is and why it’s so important.
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