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Why is now the time for lenders to modernize their appraisal processes

Housing Wire

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?

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Best practices to speed up the appraisal process

Housing Wire

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. New products speeding up the process.

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Appraisers raise alarm on AMC revenue-sharing models

Housing Wire

In a shrinking mortgage market, fee pressures are the main challenge for appraisers, according to a new survey from the National Association of Realtors. In 2023, nearly half of appraisers surveyed said fee pressure was their biggest challenge, up 20 percentage points since last year.

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What role does appraisal tech have in creating customers for life?

Housing Wire

While having core systems in place is important, no matter how good a lender’s process is, if there’s an issue with the appraisal, everything could be compromised. According to Reggora co-founder and CEO Brian Zitin, “Lenders need to start paying attention to the appraisal process now, more than ever.”.

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How will appraisal technology evolve in 2022?

Housing Wire

With the recent news about desktop appraisals, appraisal technology is top of mind for many. HousingWire recently spoke with Reggora co-founder and CTO Will Denslow about the role of technology in appraisal innovation. How will this affect appraisal technology moving forward? How can technology help mitigate this issue?

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VA official talks future of partial claims and revamping its reputation

Housing Wire

The perception of VA loans as risky and logistically complicated — even if an outdated view — continues to impact the competitiveness of the borrowers it serves. John Bell, deputy director at the VA, said the agency has made strides in recent years to get loans processed and out the door in a timely manner.

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The Ultimate Guide to Estate Planning Appraisal for Real Estate Properties

The Robert Weiler Company

It is a group of increasingly vibrant – “and growing” – individuals with many estate planning appraisal and real estate planning needs for multiple properties. How Are Real Estate Appraisals Related to Estate Planning? Trusts act as a bucket that transfers assets without having to go through the probate process.