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Proposed VA appraisal law looks to even the playing field

Housing Wire

A piece of legislation introduced in the Senate in mid-May could streamline the appraisal process for VA loans. The legislation would modernize the Department of Veteran Affairs ‘ appraisal requirements by allowing desktop appraisals, and in some circumstances, waving appraisals all together.

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loanDepot settles appraisal bias lawsuit 

Housing Wire

loanDepot has settled a lawsuit filed by a Maryland couple accusing the firm of appraisal bias, ending a case that gained national attention two years ago. California-based loanDepot will pay an undisclosed amount and commit to improving its mortgage appraisal practices. But the company hasn’t admitted any fault.

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FFIEC issues statement of principles for examining appraisal and valuation bias

Housing Wire

The Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council (FFIEC) on Monday issued a statement outlining examination principles related to valuation and appraisal discrimination or bias in residential lending. Institutions are required to comply with laws and regulations, including anti-discrimination laws,” the statement read.

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Are Looser Zoning Laws the Solution to Housing Shortage?

Appraisal Buzz

The post Are Looser Zoning Laws the Solution to Housing Shortage? The post Are Looser Zoning Laws the Solution to Housing Shortage? appeared first on Appraisal Buzz. appeared first on DSNews.

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Judith Romano Joins Pincus Law Group’s Pennsylvania Office

Appraisal Buzz

Thirty-year bankruptcy specialist joins Pincus Law to serve as Managing Attorney of the firm’s default legal services practice in the state of Pennsylvania. The post Judith Romano Joins Pincus Law Group’s Pennsylvania Office appeared first on DSNews.

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Fred Gooch: A Nationwide RON Law Would Help Reduce Confusion

Appraisal Buzz

The post Fred Gooch: A Nationwide RON Law Would Help Reduce Confusion appeared first on Appraisal Buzz. The bill – a previous version of which failed to pass last year – was recently reintroduced in the U.S. Its approval is considered urgent by industry groups including the National Association of.

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BREAKING The New York State AMC Law Is Now In Effect

Miller Samuel

Back on April 19th , I wrote about the New York AMC law in my Housing Notes newsletter. After years of AMCs chipping away at the public trust, the New York AMC law was designed to protect the consumer. Here is the NYS "AMC Law" as a PDF or in plain text on the landing page of the law. No, it isn't.

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