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Down Payment Resource Now Integrated with ICE Mortgage Technology’s Encompass

Appraisal Buzz

Down Payment Resource , offering homebuyer assistance program data and solutions, recently announced an integration with ICE Mortgage Technology that embeds down payment assistance program support into Encompass. Embedding Down Payment Resource’s lender solutions in Encompass helps LOs overcome those apprehensions,” Chrane says.

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6 Excel Training Resources for Real Estate Appraisers (Free for Members)

Appraisal Buzz

The use of Microsoft Excel is widespread in the appraisal industry. In a recent survey, Excel was among the top four software tools on which appraisers said they’d like additional training. Are you looking for new and better ways to leverage Excel tools in your appraisal business? Find the following resources under the.

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5 Helpful Resources for Appraisal Trainees

Appraisal Buzz

Are you an aspiring appraiser or licensed appraisal trainee? While starting out in the appraisal industry is relatively easy due to low startup costs, it does have its challenges for newcomers. The post 5 Helpful Resources for Appraisal Trainees appeared first on Appraisal Buzz.

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5 Resources to Protect Your Appraisal Practice

Appraisal Buzz

In our litigious society, real estate appraisers are increasingly vulnerable to many kinds of liability. Here are five excellent resources offered by McKissock Learning with tips and tools to help you protect your appraisal practice — including a Pro-Series webinar coming up on Wednesday, October 13, 2021.

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3 Resources to Help Reduce Appraisal Bias

Appraisal Buzz

Phrases like appraisal bias, the appraisal gap, and discrimination in appraisals have become buzz words in the media over the past year. The post 3 Resources to Help Reduce Appraisal Bias appeared first on Appraisal Buzz. Here are three useful and.

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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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How AI will transform the mortgage and appraisal industries

Housing Wire

At Jaro , our commitment to integrating AI automation alongside the traditional appraisal process is not just about keeping pace with technology — it’s about making the process of appraising and valuing properties better for every stakeholder: from lenders, to borrowers, appraisers and everyone in between.

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