Appraisal Buzz

MARCH 29, 2024

Andy Insua has joined Planet Home Lending as regional sales manager for the Southeast. Planet Home Lending is part of a fully integrated family of companies with a solid financial foundation, innovative products, and exceptional leadership,” Insua says in a release.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

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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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Mortgage industry trade group Community Home Lenders of America (CHLA) is urging government agencies to begin to have conversations surrounding the impact of the jury verdict and potential court ruling in the Sitzer/Burnett commission lawsuit on lending practices.

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Appraisal Buzz

AUGUST 12, 2021

HUD, historically charged with administering and enforcing the act, together with the FHFA, which regulates Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, … The post Agencies Join to Advance Unbiased Lending appeared first on theMReport.com. The post Agencies Join to Advance Unbiased Lending appeared first on Appraisal Buzz.

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Housing Wire

MAY 24, 2022

A Fannie Mae survey published in mid-May found that mortgage lenders see value in appraisal modernization, specifically in the implementation of non-traditional appraisals and inspection-based appraisal waivers. One mid-sized lender echoed the opinion of others that appraisals still take too long.

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 25, 2022

Between lack of inventory, record high prices, rising interest rates and significant affordability issues, challenges for the purchase and refi markets are leading to a time of opportunity for home equity lending. Misconception #1: You need an appraisal every time you do a loan.

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Appraisal Buzz

MAY 18, 2021

Risk management is all about identifying, measuring, monitoring and controlling risk, and fair lending risk is no exception. Here are eight red flags that may indicate fair lending risk. The post 8 Red Flags Indicating Fair Lending Risk appeared first on Appraisal Buzz. But that flexibility also needs to be fair.

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Housing Wire

MAY 23, 2023

In the past few years, appraisal bias has come to the forefront of conversations about appraisals and how they can be improved. It’s a problem, it’s real, it’s documentable,” said Shannon Johnson, Touchless Lending product manager at Tavant. We often hear the statistic that the average appraiser is a 57-year-old white male.

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Appraisal Buzz

DECEMBER 9, 2021

Tavant , a digital lending technology provider, is partnering with LogRocket , a data and analytics company, to enhance consumer lending experiences for American homebuyers. Tavant’s AI-powered consumer lending platform – V?LOX LOX – provides differentiated, customer-centric lending experiences. Partnering with LogRocket.

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Appraisal Buzz

JULY 22, 2021

Digital lending solutions provider Tavant has introduced its new Touchless Lending platform, an AI-powered lending-as-a-service platform that maximizes the use of data-driven processes to provide an end-to-end loan manufacturing experience.

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Appraisal Buzz

JUNE 3, 2021

The post Nations Lending Bolsters Its Corporate Training and Regional Leadership appeared first on DSNews. The post Nations Lending Bolsters Its Corporate Training and Regional Leadership appeared first on Appraisal Buzz.

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Appraisal Buzz

AUGUST 13, 2021

The post Planet Home Lending Promotes Manfer to Head Up Business Development appeared first on theMReport.com. The post Planet Home Lending Promotes Manfer to Head Up Business Development appeared first on Appraisal Buzz.

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Appraisal Buzz

AUGUST 11, 2021

Total multifamily lending alone, which includes some loans made by small and midsize banks not captured in the overall total, is forecast to rise to $409 billion in 2021 – a new record and a 13%. The post Commercial Mortgage Lending on Track to Increase in 2021 appeared first on Appraisal Buzz.

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Appraisal Buzz

MAY 13, 2021

Congressional markup sees up two pieces of legislation drafted to advance racial and gender equity, and provide fairness for LGBTQ+ persons in housing and lending. The post House Committee Addresses Lending Equality appeared first on DSNews. The post House Committee Addresses Lending Equality appeared first on Appraisal Buzz.

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Appraisal Buzz

AUGUST 9, 2021

Local, State, and Federal policy can play a significant role in an appraiser’s business – it is important to stay informed about what is happening around us. Most appraisers have been busier than ever over the past year and may be struggling to keep up with deadlines. Policy can affect all segments of the appraisal profession.

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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

Most appraisers are experiencing a significant slowdown in mortgage lending work due to rapidly increasing mortgage rates which are slowing down the housing market. I have seen a slowdown in my lending work also. Half my work is non-lending work, and that’s been a blessing. As appraisers, we know! GET A WEBSITE.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

There are several factors to cite but I want to highlight a key area that may be taken for granted — that not everyone receives a fair home appraisal. Stifled The Fair Housing Center of Metropolitan Detroit shared that loan denial rates in Detroit, due to the appraised value of a home (a.k.a. I hope you will join me.

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Housing Wire

MAY 17, 2023

Recent home price declines are leading to decreased tappable equity, but there are still opportunities in home equity lending, according to a report published by Home Equity Lending News. And as instant online automated approval and closing continues to elude home equity lending, attention has turned to artificial intelligence.

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Appraisal Buzz

MARCH 23, 2022

The PAVE Action Plan is aimed at advancing equity in the appraisal process and promoting generational wealth creation through homeownership. The post New Biden Plan Seeks to Eliminate Bias in Home Lending and Appraisals appeared first on DSNews.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 23, 2022

The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) isn’t doing all that it can to prevent appraisal bias, according to the agency’s Office of Inspector General. It should also alert regulators and licensing authorities when it files complaints against appraisals, the OIG said. million active appraisal records to the U.S.

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Appraisal Buzz

AUGUST 31, 2021

To view it please enter your password below: Password: The post Protected: Incenter Appraisal Management Launches RemoteVal™, Addressing One of the Largest Lending Roadblocks appeared first on Appraisal Buzz. This content is password protected.

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Appraisal Buzz

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021

The post Mortgage Lending Sentiment Mixed appeared first on DSNews. The post Mortgage Lending Sentiment Mixed appeared first on Appraisal Buzz. While increased competition has created some pessimism, survey respondents with a more bullish outlook cited GSE policies and strong consumer demand. .

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Appraisal Buzz

OCTOBER 11, 2021

MReport speaks with lending experts about the benefits of challenges facing depository lenders vs. nonbanks. The post Putting Lending Under the Microscope appeared first on theMReport.com. The post Putting Lending Under the Microscope appeared first on Appraisal Buzz.

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Appraisal Buzz

JULY 19, 2021

The post Deephaven Looks to Increase Partners’ Non-Agency Lending Opportunities appeared first on Appraisal Buzz. These options give loan officers the opportunity to fill a large.

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Appraisal Buzz

DECEMBER 3, 2021

The post Mortgage Lending Experiences Quarterly Decline appeared first on theMReport.com. The post Mortgage Lending Experiences Quarterly Decline appeared first on Appraisal Buzz. Overall loan activity decreased 8%, marking the second consecutive decrease according to Q3 data obtained from ATTOM.

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The Appraiser Coach

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

Appraisers have been accused of being “speed bumps” in the lending process. We frustrate buyers, sellers, loan officers and, sometimes, real estate agents. In some ways, I can understand their. Read More.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 6, 2023

The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) will host the Appraisal Subcommittee (ASC) in May for its second public hearing on appraisal bias. At the first ASC hearing in January, Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) Director Rohit Chopra took aim at the dysfunctional regulatory system that governs the appraisal industry. “I

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Appraisal Buzz

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

The post Looking Deeper Into Discriminatory Lending Patterns appeared first on theMReport.com. The post Looking Deeper Into Discriminatory Lending Patterns appeared first on Appraisal Buzz. By issuing a new RFI, the CFPB looks to strengthen its ability to maintain parity in the mortgage marketplace.

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Housing Wire

MAY 11, 2022

The firm expects homebuyers to close a cash home purchase loan as fast as 10 business days without an appraisal or financing contingency. Planet Home Lending entered into a $2.5 The post Homepoint lends homebuyers the power of all-cash offers appeared first on HousingWire. While the lender had $20.7

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Appraisal Buzz

JUNE 10, 2021

The post Planet Home Lending Adds Caleb Mittelstet to Grow Retail Channels appeared first on theMReport.com. The post Planet Home Lending Adds Caleb Mittelstet to Grow Retail Channels appeared first on Appraisal Buzz.

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Appraisal Buzz

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

Andrew Watson will help finalize plans for Planet Home Lending’s new servicing center in Irving, Texas. The post Planet Home Lending Appoints New SVP appeared first on theMReport.com. The post Planet Home Lending Appoints New SVP appeared first on Appraisal Buzz.

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Appraisal Buzz

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

Servicer, and REO and asset management services provider adds 20-plus year veteran to manage client relationships, create lending policies and procedures, and supervise loan management and marketing. The post BSI Names Kelli Yarbrough SVP, Chief Lending Officer appeared first on DSNews.

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Appraisal Buzz

JANUARY 11, 2022

Trust Lending , a national mortgage banker, has gone live with ReverseVision ’s Exchange (RVX) platform for its wholesale lending channel. Trust Lending is a mortgage banker that has been in business for more than 15 years. Trust Lending is leveraging.

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Appraiserblogs

APRIL 16, 2024

United Wholesale Mortgage (UWM) began an aggressive campaign in September 2021 to recruit appraisers for their new Appraisal Direct system, which aimed to cut out appraisal management companies as middlemen. The post UWM Underwriters Subsidized by Appraisers appeared on Appraisers Blogs. The AMC fee was $394. …

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Appraisal Buzz

DECEMBER 23, 2021

The post Planet Home Lending Opens Fifth Texas Office appeared first on DSNews. The post Planet Home Lending Opens Fifth Texas Office appeared first on Appraisal Buzz. New Farmers Branch location, to be led by Manager Leeland Bissett, expands the company’s Southwest footprint. .

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Housing Wire

MARCH 23, 2023

Thursday, March 23 marks the one-year anniversary since the Interagency Task Force on Property Appraisal and Valuation Equity (PAVE) released its action plan to curb instances of bias in the housing appraisal process. Led by U.S.

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Appraisal Buzz

MAY 17, 2021

Bill Elderton says he is excited to join Roostify amid a period of digital transformation in the home lending space. The post Lending Technology Provider Roostify Adds Chief Technology Officer appeared first on theMReport.com.

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