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The Loan Officer’s Guide to Appraisals Part 5:  What is bracketing and why do we do it?

Riverfront Appraisals

Right now on our Appraisal Blog, we’re all about helping Loan Officers. This post is part five of a 12-part series we’re calling The Loan Officer’s Guide to Appraisals. The post The Loan Officer’s Guide to Appraisals Part 5: What is bracketing and why do we do it? So if this is […].

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The Loan Officer’s Guide to Appraisals Part 7:  How Can the Appraisal Process be Sped Up?

Riverfront Appraisals

For the past six months, I’ve been blogging with the purpose of assisting loan officers to better understand the appraisal process. So far, we’ve covered final inspections, lending on unique homes, communication with the appraiser, reconsiderations of value, bracketing and FHA appraisals. And, you’ll definitely […].

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The Loan Officer’s Guide to Appraisals Part 6:  How are FHA Appraisals Different From Others?

Riverfront Appraisals

Right now on our Appraisal Blog, we’re all about helping Loan Officers. This post is part six of a 12-part series we’re calling The Loan Officer’s Guide to Appraisals. The post The Loan Officer’s Guide to Appraisals Part 6: How are FHA Appraisals Different From Others? We’re halfway there!

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ARMs race: adjustable-rate mortgages make a comeback

Housing Wire

But this year, as rates have crested 6%, about 70% of Neat’s originations are adjustable-rate mortgages, a product that until recently had fallen out of favor due to the role they played in the housing crash of 2008 and a decade-plus of fixed-rate mortgages under 5%. . It’s not a bad thing for borrowers, lenders, and loan investors.

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5 of today’s biggest real estate myths, busted [INFOGRAPHIC]

Cornerstone

But digging into five mainstream myths about today’s housing market can provide you with more clarity. Along with busting these myths, it’s important to work with a skilled, local loan officer every step of the way, who can help you separate fact from fiction. Talk about convenient. Now you know the truth.