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‘There will be bank failures,’ Fed chief tells lawmakers

Housing Wire

We have identified the banks that have high commercial real estate concentrations, particularly office and retail and other [property types] that have been affected a lot,” Powell said. And the FDIC reported that home loans are the largest lending segment by dollar volume at more than 40% of community banks. in Q2 2023.

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Introducing the 2023 Women of Influence!

Housing Wire

Their collective expertise spans the entire spectrum of the sector, encompassing areas such as lending, tech, real estate, appraisal, compliance, operations, sales and so much more. The following list of honorees comprises many more examples of exceptional leadership from some of the industry’s most accomplished women.

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The Homepoint post-mortem: How one of America’s largest mortgage lenders went bust 

Housing Wire

.” At that time, historically low rates spurred the mortgage market to $4 trillion in volume — and the perception among the rank-and-file was that Home Point Capital ‘s wholesale lending business Homepoint was a great place to work. In addition, Home Point sold its delegated correspondent business to Planet Home Lending.

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Appraisal Institute Counters Flawed Appraiser Bias Narrative

Appraisal Today

For too long, appraisers have faced sweeping claims that their valuations are biased against certain groups, despite appraisers’ ethical standards, rigorous training, and lack of financial stake in transactions. The original forms were designed before the digital age, to be completed on typewriters. He has been around for a long time.

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Anatomy of a Commercial Real Estate Appraisal: A Top 17 Q&A Guide

The Robert Weiler Company

So, take a deep breath, read on, and be prepared to gain a deeper insight into this important topic of commercial real estate valuation. The information that arises helps enlighten those who own, manage, sell, lend money, or invest in commercial real estate property. You may need a commercial valuation for many reasons.

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How To Appraise Rural Properties

Appraisal Today

Unlike the standardized expectations of urban and suburban properties, rural properties often present unique characteristics that require a nuanced approach to valuation. It is not hard to learn the valuation factors. In previous downturns, such as during the 2008 recession, there were many foreclosures due to bad lending.

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Appraising Fixer Uppers

Appraisal Today

Similar to homes with biophilic design, water and surrounding nature can make us happier and help our overall well-being by encouraging us to spend time outdoors. Browse the following resources designed to help you avoid common appraisal errors and violations. Here are two: 1. 25 Common Errors in Appraisal Reports 2. Worth reading.