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Financial services firm Consolidated Analytics acquires Real Info

Housing Wire

a provider of property data and valuation technology solutions. With the acquisition , Consolidated Analytics expands its valuation solutions, offering clients tools — from data and analytics to appraisals — to predict market value and access a more comprehensive selection of collateral assessment products, the company said.

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Lines of Defense in Real Estate Collateral Risk Management

Appraisal Buzz

As we all know, the home valuation is an integral part of the lending process that helps Americans in their journey to homeownership. This series of articles explores the role of appraisal review processes in the risk system in the format of mortgage lending for 1-4 family real estate.

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LoanDepot says it’s going public (for real this time)

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LoanDepot , backed by private equity shop Parthenon Capital Partners, first announced plans to go public in September 2015 , but canceled the IPO hours before pricing due to what the company called adverse “market conditions.” At the time, loanDepot had sought a market value of $2.4 billion to $2.6

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Smaller nonbanks facing “come to Jesus moment” as MSR values dip 

Housing Wire

“Seller/servicers and other market participants [including independent mortgage banks, or IMBs] may value MSRs based on differing model assumptions, levels of sophistication and strategic objectives,” the FHFA bulletin continues. These differences can cause volatile MSR values.

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How Residential Real Estate Appraisers Can Benefit and Help Accountants Do Their Job

Birmingham Appraisal

Appraisers Helping Accountants In the realm of real estate transactions, residential appraisers play an important role in providing accurate valuations. Their expertise goes beyond helping buyers and sellers determine accurate market value.

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Unwrapping what to expect in your home inspection, appraisal and closing

Housing Wire

An appraisal is a valuation of a property by a third party. A qualified appraiser will compare recent sales of similar local properties, market trends and conduct a visual inspection of the home’s interior and exterior to determine the property’s fair market value. The buyer typically covers the cost of the appraisal.

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How fine-tuning MSR valuations can help lenders improve decision-making

Housing Wire

Lenders reported significant origination volume in the first quarter of 2021, but as rates change and the market shifts to a more purchase-driven origination environment, lenders need to carefully monitor margins and profitability. Historically, mortgage servicing rights (MSR) have been valued once per month or once per quarter.

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