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Appraisers Riding the Waves of Up and Down Mortgage Rates 

Appraisal Today

The Surfing Appraiser Riding the Waves of Up and Down Mortgage Rates By Mark Buhler Excerpts: Riding the waves of the appraisal profession can result in a range of outcomes and emotions over time. During the refinance boom of the early 2020’s, the majority of appraisers did not have time to come up for air.

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FHA Handbook 4000.1 Appraisal Changes

Appraisal Today

To read more, click here My comments: Many thanks to McKissock for telling us what we need to know. effective 9/14/15. NOTE: Please scroll down to read the other topics in this long blog post on unusual homes, mortgage origination stats, etc. FHA Handbook 4000.1 Includes a link to the “redline” version of 4000.1 Get the facts!!

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HW+ Member Spotlight: James Polinori

Housing Wire

Below, Polinori answers questions about the housing industry: HW Media: What is your current favorite HW+ article and why? Originators need to be better prepared for the ebbs and flows of our industry and this article serves as a great starting guide. I enjoyed Aaron’s approach in communicating to panic-stricken originators.

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VA Update for Appraisers

Appraisal Today

To read the answers and more, click here. My comments: I have always strongly recommended doing VA appraisals, especially since AMCs took over other lenders’ appraisal management. Lenders want to make more money. I wrote a long article about VA in the past, available to paid subscribers. What’s new at the VA?

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Appraiser Liability Risks

Appraisal Today

Topics include: USPAP and state laws Types of lawsuits brought to appraisers Disclosures and disclaimers to reduce appraisal liability risks To read more, click here My comments: Peter Christensen is very knowledgeable. To read more click here My comment: You can drive to the island along a narrow road, which is a significant plus!

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Appraisals – Check the Water Source!

Appraisal Today

Click here to subscribe to our FREE weekly appraiser email newsletter and get the latest appraisal news!! NOTE: Please scroll down to read the other topics in this long blog post on real estate market, USPAP and contracts, unusual homes, mortgage origination stats, etc. ==. I have included some of the articles below.

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The growing support for female mortgage executives

Housing Wire

After speaking with several other female mortgage executives in celebration of International Women’s Day, I wanted to take the opportunity to highlight a few women leaders who are making waves. Susan Stewart , CEO at SWBC Mortgage Corporation , is the current Chair of the Mortgage Bankers Association.

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