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An Opportunity to Change the Appraisal Industry

Appraisal Buzz

Fannie and Freddie are slowly rolling back some of the COVID-era regulations that have facilitated getting appraisals done during the pandemic. Appraisers are starting to get one-off requests from Fannie and Freddie for more information and an interior inspection, even though the property already had a COVID-alternative accepted.

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Class Valuation’s CIO on solving the appraisal conundrum

Housing Wire

Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler sat down with Scot Rose , CIO at Class Valuation , to talk about innovation in the appraisal space and how the technology being deployed for appraisal modernization can actually protect appraisers. Everybody is affected by the appraisal process.

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A View on Risk: Desktop Appraisals

Appraisal Buzz

Fannie Mae announced on January 19, 2022 that they will be accepting desktop appraisals for eligible loan transactions. The team at Fannie Mae were the first to announce requirements lockstep with their Regulator that desktop appraisals will become a normal part of the appraisal product landscape. Appraisal Labels.

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How to Speed Up the Commercial Real Estate Appraisal Process

Appraisal Hub

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. You as the investor or borrower need to do your part to speed things up.

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Lender Toolkit and Reggora partner to streamline mortgage underwriting

Housing Wire

Automated mortgage technology provider Lender Toolkit announced this week that it has integrated with Reggora , an appraisal management software company that focuses on modernizing residential real estate valuations for mortgage lenders. That savings can be passed on to borrowers.” That savings can be passed on to borrowers.”

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Lines of Defense in Real Estate Collateral Risk Management

Appraisal Buzz

It’s an honor to play such an important role, but it’s also important to remember that lending programs are required to follow strict practices to protect the lenders and their investors against collateral risk. In practice, the mortgage lender and mortgage aggregator/investor place risk management focus on three lines of defense.

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Commercial Appraisal: Understanding the Basics

AmeriMac

Commercial Real Estate Appraisal is a crucial process that helps determine the value of commercial properties. We will also delve into the critical methods used for commercial property appraisal and discuss how accurate these appraisals are. Keep reading to learn more about the basics of commercial real estate appraisal.