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Opinion: The path to modernizing the appraisal process

Housing Wire

The movement to embrace appraisal modernization techniques also holds the promise of removing the potential for racial bias, better supporting efforts to remove valuation gaps that persist in minority neighborhoods. The modern appraisal movement is accelerating. Additionally, as directed by the Biden administration, the U.S.

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Is the GSE’s “Appraisal Modernization” Really Just Mass Appraisal?

Appraiserblogs

It is presented as part of the GSEs “Appraisal Modernization” initiative, which aims to streamline the mortgage appraisal process. Despite its roots in a methodology designed to support appraisers, Value. It’s time to grab your popcorn and… The post Is the GSE’s “Appraisal Modernization” Really Just Mass Appraisal?

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HUD launches Office of Manufactured Housing Programs

Housing Wire

Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced this week that it has established a new Office of Manufactured Housing Programs , which will report to Assistant Secretary for Housing and Federal Housing Administration (FHA) Commissioner Julia Gordon.

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Clear Capital and LenderX Partner to Deliver Collateral Review for Appraisal Modernization

Clear Capital

AURA is designed to complement the use of UCDP/EAD results and allows LenderX customers to control automated ordering based on criteria like agency, loan type, loan amount, estimated value, investor, and Fannie Mae Collateral Underwriter (CU) score.

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Going to Extremes

Appraisal Buzz

Couple that with the new Florida regulation requiring HOAs to maintain reserve funds for future expenses related to maintenance and inspections, and it’s no surprise that HOA dues are soaring. ICON, an Austin based firm, has developed a 3D printed wall system. ICON houses have a two-hour rating for fire and reduce carbon emissions.

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1004 Desktop appraisals: A monumental step forward for appraisal modernization

Clear Capital

Over the past few years, leading companies from across the industry have modernized and transformed how appraisals are manufactured to streamline the lending process and improve the borrower’s experience. Today’s Selling Guide update for 1004 Desktop appraisals signal the industry-wide adoption of modern appraisal methodologies.

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How will appraisal technology evolve in 2022?

Housing Wire

We could soon be in a position where the majority of home inspections (including measurements, photos, etc.) For lenders who currently utilize a modern appraisal platform, they are looking to enhance the amount of communication between their LOS/POS and their AMS. The second are streamlined integrations.