Remove Appraisal Remove Modernization Remove Mortgage Remove Training
article thumbnail

Modernizing Appraisals: Collaborative Valuation

Appraisal Buzz

This article was originally published in the Fall 2021 Appraisal Buzz Magazine here. Our profession has been abuzz the last year or two with regards to the GSEs being mandated to modernize the appraisal profession. Why are appraisers essentially being excluded from the conversation about modernizing the profession?

article thumbnail

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.

Valuation 398
Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

SingleSource’s new app to support to Fannie Mae’s Value Acceptance + Property Data program

Housing Wire

Property services provider SingleSource Property Solutions has launched a new data collection solution for appraisal supported by SingleVue, its new mobile app, the company announced on Tuesday. Fannie Mae’s program, which began earlier this year, is part of its ongoing efforts to modernize the valuation component of the mortgage industry.

Valuation 338
article thumbnail

The hybrid appraisal is here. Who benefits?

Housing Wire

Luke Tomaszewski, an appraiser doing home inspections in the aftermath of the housing bust, was traveling as much as an hour across Chicago just to snap exterior photos of bank-owned properties. At $50 to $100 per inspection, according to ProxyPics, it’s certainly less expensive than sending an appraiser. Made to order.

Appraisal 410
article thumbnail

Speed Regardless of Accuracy Under the Banner of Modernization

Appraiserblogs

Appraisers, something – comparing and contrasting – dawned on me last week, after reading another news release titled “Dean Kelker: Appraisal Modernization is Starting to Gain Momentum“, which is basically pushing an “Enterprise” singular ‘agenda’ of valuation speed regardless of accuracy. Under the banner of “modernization.”

article thumbnail

Clear Capital’s new desktop appraisal solutions support appraisers in meeting new GSE guidelines

Housing Wire

In February 2022, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac added 1004 Desktop/70D Appraisal products to their Selling Guide for new purchase loans. However, for lenders to take advantage of these benefits on behalf of their customers, they need to navigate new GSE requirements, such as ensuring appraisers have access to a digital floor plan.”.

Appraisal 362
article thumbnail

Clario Appraisal Partners With Dod Skillbridge Program

Appraisal Buzz

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.

Appraisal 370