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Xactus Hires Thomas Gallucci as EVP, Strategic Sales

Appraisal Buzz

Gallucci has nearly 20 years of financial services and mortgage industry experience, fostering business relationships and leading sales efforts. Prior to that, he served in business development, operations, and training roles with several lenders. During his tenure, partnership revenue grew by six times.

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21 podcasts mortgage professionals should be learning from

Housing Wire

Looking for a quick and easy way to stay up-to-date on mortgage lending news, trends and technology? Podcasts are a great resource for mortgage professionals to continue learning, with shows covering industry updates, business advice and the experiences of other pros in the mortgage industry. Mortgage Lending Mastery.

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Fannie Mae approves six vendors for controversial new valuation initiative

Housing Wire

For the new value acceptance plus property data option, third parties are authorized to do that collection at the property site, as long as lenders verify that they have a background check, have been “professionally trained” and are competent to do that collection. “Shift NOW as much appraisal work as possible away from Fannie Mae.

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United Wholesale Mortgage’s Blink+ tool includes an LOS, POS and CRM all in one package

Housing Wire

With this unwavering focus, we help brokers close loans fast, get referrals and grow their business,” Chief Operating Officer Melinda Wilner said. The company also offers both onsite and virtual Success Track training for loan officers, processors and broker owners.

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Member Spotlight: John Brenan

Housing Wire

To some degree, appraiser capacity issues can be mitigated by modern appraisal products like desktop and hybrid appraisals. The creation of the PAVE Task Force and the imminent publication of its findings may very well create shockwaves in the entire lending arena. It’s my hope that appraisers can be part of the solutions.

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From Forms to Reports: A Look at the UAD Overhaul

Appraisal Buzz

Most appraisers have diversity in their business channels. In addition to mortgage work, they may do legal work, estates as well as many other channels of business. Appraisers will want to make sure that their software vendors can accommodate non-lending work in their new platforms. There are other concerns as well.

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A loan officer’s ultimate guide to appraisal modernization

Housing Wire

However, a year after the GSEs announced new appraisal modernization solutions, as they’re more widely adopted, questions arise. A look into GSE appraisal modernization efforts The GSEs have each offered appraisal waivers on eligible loans for several years. A trained and vetted third party can perform the data collection.