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. So what can we do? GET A WEBSITE.

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McKissock

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

Luckily, there are steps you can take to limit your legal liability and keep yourself and your business protected. Craig Capilla will discuss the legal ins and outs of the engagement letter to put appraisers in the best position to satisfy client expectations and limit liability. About the presenter. Learn more with our free guide.

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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

However, over the past year, my business has been changing rapidly as I shift away from lending work to non-lender work as my primary business. I’m sure you’ve read my articles on how much I love using CubiCasa. You may be wondering where in the world I’ve been. Did I go dark? Did I give up on blogging and podcasting?

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Town & Country Residential Appraisals

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

Most appraisers complete their reports on Fannie Mae produced forms as the majority of the work completed is for lending purposes. Legal authorities have advised and forewarned that the use of the 1004 URAR appraisal form for litigation purposes carries the risk of having that report thrown out and ultimately, that side losing their case.

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Boston Appraisal

OCTOBER 8, 2022

As a result, delays in the lending or mortgage process are not uncommon; more recently, there have been attempts to mitigate this problem. This article will examine the associated risks of hybrid appraisal products and why one might want to avoid them. One such attempt is the increased use of hybrid appraisals.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 8, 2022

Goldstone, who is president of Capital Markets & Lending at BSI Financial Services , estimates that between 20% to 25% of borrowers in BSI’s servicing portfolio have been non-communicative, he told HousingWire. So, I don’t expect to see a lot of activity in courts or in the legal system to accelerate the foreclosure process.”.

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DataMaster

APRIL 6, 2021

Many people don’t understand home appraisals and how appraisers are legally bound to operate. Share this article with them and chat about the appraisal process. Lenders make sure that they are lending the right amount of money for a home. Appraising is an often misunderstood part of the refinance and mortgage process.

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McKissock

JANUARY 6, 2023

There are appraisal jobs available in the lending sector, such as staff appraisers, review appraisers, fee panel managers, and with experience and time on the job, chief appraiser and valuation compliance officer jobs can be found. Non-lending appraisal courses. Who staffs these types of jobs?

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Boston Appraisal

OCTOBER 8, 2022

As a result, delays in the lending or mortgage process are not uncommon; more recently, there have been attempts to mitigate this problem. This article will examine the associated risks of hybrid appraisal products and why one might want to avoid them. One such attempt is the increased use of hybrid appraisals.

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D Fritz Appraisals

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

This article will discuss the definition of home equity and taking equity out of your home to buy another house in Canada. However, refinancing will also incur additional closing costs, such as appraisal fees and legal expenses, which the borrower should consider before making a decision. What Is Home Equity?

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Boston Appraisal

OCTOBER 8, 2022

As a result, delays in the lending or mortgage process are not uncommon; more recently, there have been attempts to mitigate this problem. This article will examine the associated risks of hybrid appraisal products and why one might want to avoid them. One such attempt is the increased use of hybrid appraisals.

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Raleigh Realty

AUGUST 17, 2021

Whether you are a first-time home buyer or you're buying again, you will want to know how Due Diligence and Earnest Money impact you as a buyer or seller in North Carolina The following article is going to be regarding Due Diligence, Due DIligence fees, and Earnest Money in North Carolina Real Estate. Due Diligence: What Is it?

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DataMaster

APRIL 6, 2021

Many people don’t understand home appraisals and how appraisers are legally bound to operate. Share this article with them and chat about the appraisal process. Lenders make sure that they are lending the right amount of money for a home. Appraising is an often misunderstood part of the refinance and mortgage process.

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DataMaster

APRIL 6, 2021

Many people don’t understand home appraisals and how appraisers are legally bound to operate. Share this article with them and chat about the appraisal process. Lenders make sure that they are lending the right amount of money for a home. Appraising is an often misunderstood part of the refinance and mortgage process.

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Appraisal Buzz

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

This article was originally published in the latest edition of the Fall 2022 Appraisal Buzz Magazine! Let’s pretend that these loans are not highly leveraged investments (not legal in stocks or other markets). Let’s also pretend predatory lending never took place. To receive this subscription directly, click here.

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Appraisal Today

JANUARY 5, 2024

I suppose it is because most appraisals are done (now) for residential lending purposes. In this article, I don’t focus on losing weight, which is one of the hardest goals to achieve. You’ll learn key ways to work on eliminating bias and reduce your legal risk. Legal topics are very popular with appraisers.

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Appraisal Today

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

They really appreciate it, and it ensures you can complete assignments on time as you had planned (no one likes waiting for a legal description only to have it show up on your day of 4 inspections!). Here are a few of the differences discussed in the article: Lender Non-lender. Mortgage Lending You decide.

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

The mortgage lending industry exists to make home loans, not to repossess them. This won’t just protect against legal or regulatory risk. To contact the author of this article: Michael Krein at mkrein@nrba.com To contact the editor responsible for this article: Deborah Kearns at deborah@hwmedia.com Nor should it be.

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Appraisal Buzz

MAY 9, 2022

In the past, almost every major log home magazine has posted an article on the topic. With all the construction of log homes, there needs to be legal and competent appraisals for these homes. The truth is that not all log homes are legal and depending on the location and climate, different log thicknesses are required to be legal.

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Housing Wire

JULY 28, 2021

Two mortgage originators – Kind Lending and Home Point Financial Corporation , a holding company for wholesale lender Homepoint – are additionally accused of violating federal anti-discrimination law. The complaint was filed last week, and Robinson’s legal counsel at Fair Housing Advocates of Northern California provided a copy.

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McKissock

OCTOBER 23, 2020

How are divorce appraisals different from standard mortgage lending appraisals? Sometimes a title insurance company will need appraisal services to determine the impact of an error in a legal description or overlooked encumbrances in the title insurance policy. Bankruptcy. Guardianship/Trustee matters.

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Aedis Appraisals

JANUARY 12, 2018

So if you’ve been weighing the pros and cons of facilitating a real estate appraisal in Vancouver , feel free to use this brief article as an introductory guide to understanding the integral nature of this fundamental service. Legal settlements and litigation. Real Estate Appraisers Are Knowledgeable Professionals. Business loans.

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Appraisal Today

NOVEMBER 24, 2023

To read more, Click Here My comments: Read the full article! This article uses surfing as an excellent illustration. Obviously, you need legal counsel, but you may also need USPAP counsel as well. If this article helped you understand E&O better, it is worth the subscription price! Why would you want to?

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Realtor

DECEMBER 7, 2019

But keep in mind: Even with a pre-approval letter , things can still go awry in the final lending stages (including the appraisal—see the next item). You may not be able to waive a clear title search in your area—in some parts of the country, it isn’t even legal. Angela Colley contributed to this article. . Fear factor: 3.

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Appraisal Today

DECEMBER 8, 2023

The first question to talk about is this: “Does the real estate appraiser have any ethical, moral, or legal responsibility to protect the consumer/mortgagor2, 3, 4 when appraising a property for a mortgagee/client?”… ”… Question 2: does the lending industry owe the appraiser a living?

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Appraisal Today

MARCH 31, 2023

I have never done VA appraisals, but I wrote several articles about them and interviewed the VA chief appraiser and many VA fee appraisers, including some that did not like working for VA. If this article helped you get one more appraisal, it is worth the subscription price! If you don’t, I strongly recommend doing VA appraisals.

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Appraisal Today

MAY 10, 2024

See the last article in this list for more info on Tidewater. There is administrative time involved, as well as legal factors. In more recent downturns, such as during the 2008 recession, many foreclosures were due to bad lending. To read more, Click Here My comments: This is the only economics article I regularly read.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 13, 2021

The agency said that the four senior roles will be filled by a Biden campaign alum, two former Obama-era CFPB officials and a long-time Bureau official with a fair lending expertise. She previously held positions at Freddie Mac , the National Fair Housing Alliance , the Mexican American Legal Defense and Education Fund, Inc.

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Realtor

DECEMBER 7, 2019

But keep in mind: Even with a pre-approval letter , things can still go awry in the final lending stages (including the appraisal—see the next item). You may not be able to waive a clear title search in your area—in some parts of the country, it isn’t even legal. Angela Colley contributed to this article. . Fear factor: 3.

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Appraisal Today

APRIL 14, 2023

Lots of good, practical ideas for you in this article in the monthly newsletter! If our business revolves around mortgage lending, we are used to dealing with clients who have a certain level of sophistication. Many of us have learned to truncate our verbiage because our lending clients do not want to read volumes.

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The Robert Weiler Company

OCTOBER 21, 2022

If you’re reading this article, you will likely need a commercial real estate appraisal for property being sold, mortgaged, taxed, insured, or developed. The information that arises helps enlighten those who own, manage, sell, lend money, or invest in commercial real estate property.

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Appraisal Today

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

This article provides an insight into the appraisal process of historical properties, emphasizing the role of market data, potential buyers, specialized databases, appraisal methods, and the significant impact of preservation restrictions. Never use a lending form (such as a 1004) for estate work. Yes, appraisers do this.

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Portland Appraisal Blog

APRIL 14, 2019

The purpose of this blog post is to lend some insight into what an agent should do and not do during the third stage. Which is a legal no-no.). I hope this article is somewhat helpful for agents. Click here for a one-page summary of this article. 4) Depression—that idiot appraiser killed my deal. It’s not fair.

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Appraisal Today

JUNE 28, 2024

The technology has been drifting into mortgage lending reliance for more than a decade because it has been marketed as having the ease of “pushing a button.” Once the appraisal is completed, it is reviewed to ensure accuracy and compliance with lending standards. Then, you can go back to more details in the article. =

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PennyMac

APRIL 2, 2020

Is Homeowners Insurance Legally Required? To learn more about escrow accounts, read our article: The Role of Escrow Accounts in Real Estate Transactions. This ensures that you are not paying too much, and that your lender is not lending you more than a home is actually worth. Appliances: Are they included in the home sale?

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Simonson Real Estate

DECEMBER 6, 2022

Having worked with many different lending institutions completing new construction and planned renovation assignments, think of this article as a “best practices” reference to be shared with new lenders, credit analyst team members and borrowers navigating the commercial appraisal process for the first time.

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McKissock

OCTOBER 22, 2021

Real estate is local, but many lending clients are national; WHAT information is necessary to be researched and reported to provide a credible, well understood opinion for intended users? Dr. Sam’s Mathemagics: Calculating Area from a Legal Description (Rectangular Survey System).

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