Housing Wire

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Mortgage tech company Xactus announced that its valuation solution Appraisal Firewall X has met federal requirements and is capable of fulfilling Fannie Mae property data collection orders. Xactus Appraisal Firewall X provides data for both processes. Xactus Appraisal Firewall X provides data for both processes.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

Troy, Michigan-based appraisal management company (AMC) Class Valuation announced on Wednesday that it has acquired fellow AMC Valuation Connect , formerly a subsidiary of mortgage technology company Mortgage Connect LP. We share a core value in that we are not afraid to roll up our sleeves to help our clients win. metro markets.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 6, 2021

It had a large, fenced-in yard, modern appliances in an updated kitchen, a “man cave” for her husband, beamed ceilings, a massive master suite and was located in a good school district. Unfortunately, the appraisal put the house’s value roughly $50,000 below than what she paid. She recently had a deal fall apart due to appraisal.

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Appraisal Buzz

MAY 10, 2024

“It’s just another example of how Xactus is advancing the modern mortgage in this new lending era.” Xactus currently has more than 6,500 clients, ranging from the largest bank and nonbank mortgage originators to credit unions and mortgage brokers. The post Xactus Now Integrated With Empower LOS appeared first on Appraisal Buzz.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

With no end in sight to the high demand for housing, the real estate industry faces a serious problem: a dwindling pool of appraisers. HousingWire recently spoke to Chris Knight, CEO and Gabriel Hern, President of Opteon , which consists of a partnered AMC and staff appraiser firm. I began my career as an appraiser in Australia.

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Appraisal Buzz

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

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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Appraisal Buzz

OCTOBER 11, 2021

Tell someone that you’re a professional fee appraiser and most folks won’t have any idea what that really means. In truth, human appraisers fill two vitally important roles today, (1) we collect information and (2) we analyze it so it can be presented to our clients. Ours is not the only industry where we see this.

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Appraisal Buzz

MAY 2, 2024

She also previously served as sales and product manager for one of Xactus’ divisions, Appraisal Firewall. Danielle will continue to play a pivotal role in helping Xactus advance the modern mortgage.” The post Xactus Names Danielle Walker SVP, Business Development appeared first on Appraisal Buzz.

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Clear Capital

APRIL 20, 2023

Clear Capital Expands Relationship with CoreLogic in Support of Modern Appraisal Readiness Clear Capital’s Universal Data Collection product available to be ordered, fulfilled through CoreLogic Valuation Workflow Solutions Reno, Nev. CoreLogic’s Valuation Workflow Solutions power over 1,400 of the nation’s mortgage lenders.

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Appraisal Buzz

JUNE 10, 2021

Clario becomes the first and only appraisal firm to participate in the program paving the way for the industry. RENO, Nev. — Clario Appraisal Network, Inc., Clario is the first and only appraisal firm to become SkillBridge approved and joins leading companies in other industries, including Lowes, Amazon and ADP.

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Appraisal Buzz

OCTOBER 3, 2022

What should appraisers know before they sign the appraisal report and deliver their professional opinion of value? Many appraisers working in today’s marketplaces are about to find out how important this is. This is important information for appraisers, though it may not appear so at first. Appraisers track such data.

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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

APRIL 11, 2023

With the massive amount of technology available to anyone who can access the internet, you might wonder why bother getting a real property appraisal? Isn’t that all that appraisers do? Not professional appraisers. Appraisers will provide market trends for the properties that compete with the property being appraised.

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Housing Wire

JUNE 27, 2023

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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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 8, 2022

Desktop appraisals arrived in March of 2020, allowing the housing market to keep humming while many stayed indoors to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Allowing appraisals without a walk-through was one of several flexibilities the Federal Housing Finance Agency allowed in light of the pandemic. Scott Murphy, CEO of D.S.

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Housing Wire

MAY 2, 2021

With an increased demand for appraisals across the country, the need for efficiency during the appraisal process is greater than ever. Nationwide Appraisal Network (NAN) is an industry-leading appraisal management company providing residential and commercial valuation services in all 50 states.

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Appraisal Buzz

MARCH 25, 2024

Designed by warehouse lenders and built with modern technology, the platform features APIs that enable seamless integrations and automated workflows with both internal and third-party vendors’ systems. We are excited to continue pushing boundaries of what is possible in the financial sector and delivering unparalleled value to our clients.”

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Appraisal Buzz

APRIL 29, 2024

This article is featured in the 2023 edition of the Appraisal Buzz Magazine. Some other features we have in our magazine include Buzztoon comics, as well as crazy stories from appraisers and readers like you! If you want to make sure you are receiving the print version of the Appraisal Buzz magazine in your mailbox, sign up HERE.

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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

I know most of my readers are interested in appraisal and real estate-related topics. FINISHED SQUARE FOOTAGE On more than one occasion some who have read my appraisal reports felt that my opinion of value was too high. I recently appraised a home for a divorce. So, here’s one for you… Zillow data! Is this misleading?

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Appraisal Buzz

JUNE 27, 2022

Class Valuation, McKissock, and DataMaster are hosting a Free webinar on “ Staying Relevant in the Appraisal Industry ” June 28th at 2 pm with Mel Black, Matt Simmons, Jared Preisler, and Lamar Ellis. Buzz: What is your background in the appraisal industry? Buzz: What are some of the ways appraisers have evolved with new tech?

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Appraisal Buzz

JULY 5, 2022

We live in unprecedented times regarding appraiser scrutiny. Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac review appraisals using Collateral Underwriter and Automated Collateral Evaluation. State boards field complaints about appraisals, often when appraised value is below sales contract price. There is no such thing, not anymore.

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 31, 2023

However, a year after the GSEs announced new appraisal modernization solutions, as they’re more widely adopted, questions arise. A look into GSE appraisal modernization efforts The GSEs have each offered appraisal waivers on eligible loans for several years. How do the solutions work? Why do we need them?

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Housing Wire

JULY 28, 2022

With the acquisition, Xactus will offer flood zone determinations to its clients by using its proprietary flood data and technology products, the firm said Wednesday. MassiveCert will be rebranded as Xactus Flood Solutions. The terms of the deal were not disclosed. Servicers, are you prepared for hurricane season? Presented by: ServiceLink.

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Appraisal Today

APRIL 19, 2024

Appraisal Institute Counters Flawed Appraiser Bias Narrative Excerpts: In reality, appraisers have a great story to tell, but we have a long way to go to refocus the terribly flawed “appraiser bias” narrative onto facts and science. Industry groups should also step up to support appraisers. It is human nature.

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Appraisal Buzz

MARCH 25, 2024

I recently got curious about the word ‘analysis’ As an appraiser, I use this word frequently. I found the etymology of this word, as well as its antonym, very helpful in conceptualizing what appraisal analysis really is. It is the work of a therapist and their client to carefully untie those knots.

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 31, 2022

Gloudeman’s career in mortgages and financial services will help “modernize compliance strategies for the quickly evolving mortgage landscape” as traditional approaches are falling behind, said Perry Steiner, chairman and CEO of Xactus said. Gloudeman started on Tuesday. . where he left as chief compliance and regulatory counsel.

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Appraisal Buzz

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

Kadasinghanahalli has implemented Big Data solutions, modernized client data platforms, and reduced risk through data loss prevention, and most recently as SVP, Security & Technology Director at PNC Financial, he delivered enterprise … The post Kadasinghanahalli Joins Mortgage Guaranty Insurance Corporation appeared first on DSNews.

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George Dell

MARCH 3, 2021

Clients only need a value in order to quantify risk. Editor’s Note: This post is an intersection of Modernization and Risk. How about “loan conditions”? Is this scary? There are only three uses for knowing value: 1) collateral loss, 2) investment gain, 3) equitability. Historical value may only be relevant to #3.

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Appraisal Today

JANUARY 5, 2024

Bradley, SRA, CDEI, McKissock Learning On May 5, 2023, the Appraisal Standards Board (ASB) voted to adopt changes to the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP), which will become effective January 1, 2024. I suppose it is because most appraisals are done (now) for residential lending purposes.

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Appraisal Buzz

JUNE 1, 2022

Sagent , a fintech company modernizing mortgage and consumer loan servicing for banks and lenders, is partnering with Consolidated Analytics to automate valuation offerings for default servicing through an integration into TEMPO , Sagent’s default management platform.

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McKissock

MARCH 17, 2023

As an experienced appraiser, there are many reasons you may decide to take on a trainee. Whatever the reason, supervisors play an essential role in the training and development of future appraisers. In this post, we outline how to become a supervisory appraiser. You might be looking to grow your business, delegate tasks (e.g.,

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Appraisal Buzz

DECEMBER 1, 2021

In his new role at Sagent, Cook will help the company’s rapid progress modernizing mortgage servicing and completing the consumer digital journey. He will also focus on growing relationships with major financial institutions, as well as unlocking value and efficiency for clients and partners.

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Birmingham Appraisal

AUGUST 2, 2023

A Guide to Selecting the Right Appraiser Selecting a real estate appraiser is a crucial decision that can significantly impact your financial transactions and investments. Certification and Licensing Appraisal standards and regulations are vital to maintaining the integrity of the profession.

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Appraisal Today

JULY 28, 2023

Keeping Appraisers out of Language Purgatory Appraisers: Be Careful with Your Words! by Dave Towne Excerpts: Appraisers, on July 17, 2023, a document from Freddie Mac was circulated to numerous appraisers around the US which identified certain words and other info that can be considered to be ‘BIASED’ in appraisal reports.

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Appraisal Buzz

AUGUST 15, 2022

Incenter Appraisal Management is growing rapidly and needs to expand their panel with the help of Clearbox, LLC. Joan: I am the founder and CEO of Allterra Group, LLC, publisher of Appraisal Buzz, and host of the annual Valuation Expo, the largest conference for the valuation community. Buzz: What is your background in the industry?

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Appraisal Today

NOVEMBER 24, 2023

The Surfing Appraiser Riding the Waves of Up and Down Mortgage Rates By Mark Buhler Excerpts: Riding the waves of the appraisal profession can result in a range of outcomes and emotions over time. Appraisers, and surfers, have varying levels of experience, and experiences. Appraisers were busy cranking out appraisal reports.

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Appraisal Buzz

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

This article was first published in the Fall 2021 Edition of Appraisal Buzz Magazine. Appraisers use three different property valuation methods: (1) Sales Comparison relates the estimated value of our subject property to similar settled, active, and pending market sales. (2) To receive this subscription directly, click here.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 28, 2022

Speakers: Debbie Hoffman, Managing Associate, General Counsel, Western Union Laura Escobar, President, Lennar Mortgage Kim Lanham, Senior Vice President Marketing, Public Relations, Client Services, Digital Risk Sarah Wheeler, Editor in Chief, HW Media. 06 Appraisal modernization: What’s the endgame? 00 HWA The Remix: Qualia.

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