Housing Wire

MAY 20, 2022

Local markets spotlights 5 different areas across the country, showcasing what is uniquely happening in those housing markets. Local real estate agents, loan officers and appraisers share what characteristics are currently defining their housing markets. The market is just insane,” she said. “I

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Housing Wire

JULY 25, 2022

Our local market feature spotlights five different areas across the country for each HousingWire Magazine. Local real estate agents, loan officers and appraisers from each city share what characteristics are currently defining their housing markets. Rapid City, South Dakota. Rapid City, South Dakota.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 29, 2022

Local markets spotlights 5 different areas across the country, showcasing what is uniquely happening in those housing markets. Local real estate agents, loan officers and appraisers share what characteristics are currently defining their housing markets. Conway, Arkansas. Rochester, New York.

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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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Housing Wire

JULY 3, 2023

PrimeLending , a Texas-based retail mortgage bank, aims to expand its market share by growing within its existing footprint in a margin-thinning environment. The lender brought on 100 loan officers in June, bringing the total number of LOs to about 800. Companies may be struggling in one way or another.

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McKissock

APRIL 16, 2021

March was the hottest month for housing since at least 2012. With home-sale prices hitting a record high, the appraisal gap has created friction among agents, lenders, and appraisers. Appraisal waivers have exploded during the COVID-19 pandemic. Read on for more appraisal news and insights.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 19, 2021

From low appraisals to surprise credit checks, a number of hurdles could slow your purchase or even derail it altogether. How much house can you afford to buy? 5 tips for buying a home in a seller’s housing market. A homebuyer’s guide to a competitive housing market. Low appraisals.

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Housing Wire

JUNE 4, 2021

Austin is still the nation’s hottest housing market, as tech workers continue to flock to the Lone Star State’s capital. If they get a higher offer that has financing, then when appraisal comes back, the buyer is going to renegotiate the sales price to be closer to appraised value.”.

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Riverfront Appraisals

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

Welcome to the November edition of our blog series, The Loan Officer’s Guide to Appraisals. If you’ve been following our blog, you know that all year, I’ve been writing with the purpose of assisting loan officers to better understand the appraisal process.

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Riverfront Appraisals

JULY 1, 2021

For the past six months, I’ve been blogging with the purpose of assisting loan officers to better understand the appraisal process. So far, we’ve covered final inspections, lending on unique homes, communication with the appraiser, reconsiderations of value, bracketing and FHA appraisals.

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Riverfront Appraisals

JUNE 13, 2021

Right now on our Appraisal Blog, we’re all about helping Loan Officers. This post is part six of a 12-part series we’re calling The Loan Officer’s Guide to Appraisals. The post The Loan Officer’s Guide to Appraisals Part 6: How are FHA Appraisals Different From Others?

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Riverfront Appraisals

MARCH 5, 2021

This post is part three of a 12-part series we recently launched called The Loan Officer’s Guide to Appraisals. The post Loan Officer’s Guide to Appraisals Part 3: Communication With The Appraiser appeared first on Riverfront Appraisals.

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Riverfront Appraisals

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

Welcome to the October edition of our blog series, The Loan Officer’s Guide to Appraisals. If you’ve been following along with us, you know this is part 10 in our year-long series on appraisals and the loan officer.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 22, 2020

Once you find a house, your lender will want to be sure it’s worth the money you’re asking to borrow for it. They’ll send out an appraiser, who will analyze the property and local market to assess its worth. If the appraisal comes in lower than that amount, you’ll need to renegotiate or make up the difference in cash.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

It essentially allows qualified buyers with a government loan to purchase a home by assuming responsibility for the sellers’ mortgage terms, including the current balance and interest rate. The fees are typically lower than in new loans, and no appraisal is needed. Tozer suggested “a fee of 1.3%

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Appraisal Buzz

MAY 17, 2021

During the 2007-10 mortgage default meltdown, appraisals were a target of complaints and allegations by lenders, the GSEs, some state appraisal boards, and a few unscrupulous entrepreneurs. Many allegations related to appraisals that used inappropriate comparable sales that were used to “make” a deal work.

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Genworth MI Blog

JULY 13, 2023

The current housing market has been met with low housing inventory, yet demand is still relatively high. Prospective borrowers, especially first-time homebuyers, need to be ready for what they’ll encounter during the homebuying process, including home appraisals. This is true for appraisals, too.

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Housing Wire

JUNE 30, 2021

The company provides appraisal management services to lenders, investment firms, community banks, servicers and anyone who needs a real estate valuation. Appraisal shortage. Despite uncertain economic times, the housing market experienced a surge during the pandemic. PCV Murcor’s unique approach.

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Housing Wire

JUNE 1, 2023

Are low-FICO, first-time homebuyers better off with a conventional mortgage and reduced LLPA fees, or an FHA loan with none at all? We spoke to multiple loan officers and Washington, D.C.-based based think tank Urban Institute to hear their takes.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 3, 2021

While borrowers can shop online these days and follow an automated experience, it doesn’t equate to working with a seasoned professional loan officer and learning what to expect first-hand. HousingWire: What do you think will be t he big themes for the housing market in 2022?

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Riverfront Appraisals

APRIL 30, 2021

Right now on our Appraisal Blog, we’re all about helping Loan Officers. This post is part five of a 12-part series we’re calling The Loan Officer’s Guide to Appraisals. The post The Loan Officer’s Guide to Appraisals Part 5: What is bracketing and why do we do it?

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Genworth MI Blog

AUGUST 31, 2022

The housing market has seen many changes over the past couple of years, some as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic and some from the rapid changes in the economy. With an increasingly competitive market for buyers, many homebuyers have taken new steps to secure a successful offer. Q: What other factors impact appraisals?

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Housing Wire

MARCH 1, 2021

Will we have a buyer’s housing market in 2021? How much house can you afford to buy? USDA loans. Though USDA loans are technically reserved for homes in “rural” areas, you’d be surprised at how much of America actually qualifies for these mortgages. 5 reasons to refinance your mortgage right now.

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020

Documents need to be collected, credit scores need to be checked, appraisers need to be arranged. The banks need bodies. There’s a lot of mortgages to be processed.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

But because inventory remains at record lows, home prices have soared to astonishing highs, and bidding wars still occur in housing market across the country, Pascoe and other real estate agents on the buy-side have had to go the extra mile to fight for their VA clients.

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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

OCTOBER 14, 2021

Recently, some of my well-intentioned clients have asked if it is possible to appraise a home, based upon a “normal market”. Others have expressed concerns that we are headed for a housing crash, like in 2008. On many of my appraisals at that time, my opinion of value would not support the contract price.

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Riverfront Appraisals

JANUARY 12, 2022

For the past couple of years, I’ve been blogging about appraisal topics for various audiences. Most recently, I’ve focused on the homeowner and the loan officer. All throughout 2022, my focus will be on helping Realtors understand a little more about appraisals.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 15, 2024

These housing professionals have been gaming out the potential impact on buyers’ agents – a significant source of referrals. Loan officers and mortgage executives expect home sellers and homebuyers to negotiate more aggressively on commission paid to buyer agents, potentially bringing costs down.

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Housing Wire

JUNE 28, 2023

Depending on their FICO scores, loan amounts and debt-to-income (DTI) ratios, borrowers have the option to choose from four available bank statement loan options. All four loans require separate appraisals from two different appraisers for loan amounts over $1.5 No mortgage insurance is required.

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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

MARCH 30, 2021

This fish phenomenon reminds me of the housing market today. As soon as homes hit the market, they often sell in days, with numerous offers that usually bid the list price up. As soon as homes hit the market, they often sell in days, with numerous offers that usually bid the list price up. That is a lot of bread!

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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

DECEMBER 31, 2021

What an incredible housing market we have been in. While that is the case, there are things that we can do to help increase our home’s market appeal, and potentially sell our home more quickly. The Cleveland Appraisal Blog provides a few ideas below. You can also listen right here at Cleveland Appraisal Blog! .

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 4, 2023

When asked to recommend AI application ideas for the government-sponsored enterprises (GSEs) to develop for the mortgage industry, lenders pointed to appraisal automation, borrower income/employment verification , data/documentation reconciliation and standardization, and compliance management.

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Appraisal Today

MAY 10, 2024

Appraisersblogs with Dave Towne’s opinions plus many appraiser comments. These policies were the result of a collaborative effort between the GSEs, the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA). For appraisers, Section II.D.2. For appraisers, Section II.D.2.

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Housing Wire

JULY 20, 2023

We are] looking at technology that will help streamline and reduce appraisal costs for the borrower. Both ‘consumer-facing technology’ and ‘talent management & leadership’ ranked in the top three (24%) to help improve customer experience and drive sales. “[We

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Housing Wire

JUNE 23, 2021

Local markets spotlights 5 different areas across the country, showcasing what is uniquely happening in those housing markets. Local real estate agents, loan officers and appraisers share what characteristics are currently defining their housing markets. Annapolis, Maryland. Already a member?

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 5, 2021

Local markets spotlights 5 different areas across the country, showcasing what is uniquely happening in those housing markets. Local real estate agents, loan officers and appraisers share what characteristics are currently defining their housing markets. Aspen, Colorado. Become a member today.

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Housing Wire

JUNE 27, 2022

Like many loan officers, Dicker was working nights and weekends, banging out refinancings and purchase mortgages at record-low rates for clients. Less business for lenders and real estate brokerages, in return, is hurting title companies, tech vendors, appraisers and mortgage insurance firms. The culling.

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