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Optimal Blue Promotes Rick Allen to Chief Operating Officer

Appraisal Buzz

Prior to joining Optimal Blue in 2017 as vice president of business strategy, Allen built his decades of experience across both the lending and vendor sides of the housing industry. Throughout his tenure at Optimal Blue, Allen has played an integral role in the enhancement and delivery of products.

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Kristen Sieffert leads the reverse mortgage presence at The Gathering

Housing Wire

The reverse lending industry’s most prominent attendee — Kristen Sieffert of Finance of America Companies (FOA), parent company of industry-leading lender Finance of America Reverse (FAR) — offered insights into various topics about the reverse mortgage product category. “And

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Motto sues UMortgage for ‘tortious interference’ in franchise contract

Housing Wire

If having the best value proposition for loan originators is interfering with Motto Mortgage’s business model, then they are in BIG trouble,” Casa added. HousingWire reached out to NFM lending, Bolden and Stephen, but they did not reply to requests for comments.

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Guaranteed Rate closes Stearns wholesale channel

Housing Wire

Chicago-based Guaranteed Rate will discontinue its third-party wholesale channel, Stearns Wholesale Lending , just one year after it acquired the multichannel lender. The email explained that the last day to register a loan is January 12, while the last day for closing a transaction is February 28.

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9 Things Clients Expect from Their Real Estate Agent

McKissock

You should be there to help take away any mystery in your client’s search for a new home and provide reassurance that they’re getting the best value. Help Get a Client Pre-Approved for Lending.

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2024 USPAP For Appraisers

Appraisal Today

I was taught that “one sale does not make a value.” Of course, we have all had situations where one sale was the best value indicator. Marketing, Forms, Scope of Work, What they Want, Getting names of companies, and many more topics. Very little competition and good fees. know why a comp was not used.

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How to Find the Right Mortgage Loan for You

Assurance Financial

armed forces, a VA loan might offer the best value for you when buying a home. Not a commitment to lend or extend credit. A lender can determine what credit score you need, for example. It might also have certain income requirements. If you’re a current or former member of the U.S. Are you eligible for a VA loan?