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Clear Capital’s Kenon Chen on appraisal modernization

Housing Wire

Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler sat down with Kenon Chen, executive vice president of strategy and growth at Clear Capital , to talk about appraisal modernization and how technology is just part of the solution. SW: How are appraisers adapting to some of these challenges, including new rules on valuations from the GSEs?

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Clear Capital launches UDC to support appraisal modernization

Housing Wire

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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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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Xactus’ valuation solution approved to fulfill Fannie Mae’s property data collection orders

Housing Wire

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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Is the GSE’s “Appraisal Modernization” Really Just Mass Appraisal?

Appraiserblogs

Mass Appraisal tend to exhibit a regressive nature… In the intricate landscape of real estate mortgage financing, the notion of appraisal waivers recently dubbed “Value Acceptance”, by the Government Sponsored Enterprises (GSEs), has stirred considerable debate. Despite its roots in a methodology designed to support appraisers, Value.

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Fannie Mae approves six vendors for controversial new valuation initiative

Housing Wire

Fannie Mae has approved six firms to handle its new valuation initiative, which cuts traditional appraisers out of the process and potentially represents the biggest shift in the valuation space in years. Our appraisal, property inspection, title and closing technologies are designed to plug into any digital platform.”

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Cindy Chance named CEO of The Appraisal Institute

Housing Wire

The Appraisal Institute , the nation’s largest professional association of real estate appraisers, appointed Cindy Chance as chief executive officer, the trade organization announced. The Appraisal Institute has been criticized for a lack of diversity in its ranks and acknowledged a need to modernize. as Hispanic.

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