Housing Wire

JUNE 21, 2023

At the top of the list of housing issues the Bureau will aim to address is a rule related to automated valuation models (AVMs). Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), the regulator’s agenda will address issues relevant to the housing industry.

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Housing Wire

JUNE 7, 2022

On the servicing side, a default servicer will work with a number of third-party vendors to gather collateral valuation, title information, property inspections and field services reports. But unless the automation is specifically designed to solve these problems, it stands little chance of being effective.

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Housing Wire

MAY 27, 2022

The designers historically have been unwilling to tell lenders all the factors used and how they are weighted,” Kully said. In his own statement Thursday, Chopra said companies have “legal responsibilities when they let a black-box model make lending decisions.”. Presented by: Mortgage Coach.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 27, 2021

Legislation in Congress would try to solve for inconsistencies in appraisal underwriting, a lack of diversity in the profession, and the legacy of property valuation discrimination. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau would designate the chairperson of the body. Emanuel Cleaver (D-MO) and Rep.

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 5, 2022

HousingWire recently spoke with Erin Reed, vice president of originations, valuations and operations at ServiceLink about approaching appraisal modernization in an innovative way while addressing logistical challenges along the way. . HW: How can appraisal modernization enhance the valuation process?

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Clear Capital

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

Today, we’re thrilled to announce the launch of Interactive ClearAVM (automated valuation model). ClearAVM is an AI-based, investment-grade AVM that produces reliable, highly-accurate market value predictions and uses machine learning to deliver property valuations on more than 139 million addresses across the United States.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

This was “likely attributable to massive government stimulus and other support programs designed to stabilize the housing market during the COVID-19 pandemic,” according to the report. Bias in lending is a challenge that the mortgage industry has been struggling with, as seen from a handful of suits.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 23, 2024

At the same time, “human beings are not perfect creatures,” and AI is tracking human interactions as well. “The systems are designed with that dual feedback,” Krishna added. “You have this market dynamic where valuations are down; you have a ton of fragmentation.

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Clear Capital

APRIL 1, 2024

Home equity lending is a hot topic, with homeowners boasting near-record amounts of equity. Mordor Intelligence estimates that as of 2024, the home equity lending market size is estimated at nearly $31 billion, and is expected to grow to $36 billion by 2029. What is home equity lending?

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Appraisal Buzz

MAY 31, 2022

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. Quality Control and Quality Assurance .

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

Black Knight is looking to hook mortgage brokers with a new loan origination system designed specifically for them. The product news follows a series of acquisitions designed to improve the company’s LOS capabilities. Blend , a lending platform primarily for mortgage companies, went public in July.

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 1, 2023

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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Appraisal Buzz

JUNE 7, 2021

Certain states require AMC staff to receive training to ensure they understand valuation independence regulations as well as other statutory requirements. Josh : I am a compliance and valuation consultant based in Colorado. Josh : The Annual Compliance Training is designed to meet requirements of clients and regulators.

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D Fritz Appraisals

MARCH 4, 2024

Essential Landscaping Tips and Tricks Details such as landscaping designs and quality craftsmanship in a home can make a dramatic first impression on prospective home buyers. Join us as we cover 5 standout landscaping tips and backyard landscaping designs to increase your home’s appeal (and value!) Fritz Appraisals Inc.

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Boston Appraisal

JULY 27, 2023

As an investor or lender, you need accurate valuations of residential properties to make informed investment and lending decisions. Scrutinize Valuation Methods Pay particular attention to the appraisal methods used. Subjective opinion has little place in appraising unusual homes.

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Housing Wire

MAY 2, 2021

Appraisal is one of the most time-consuming and inefficient parts of the lending process,” said Brian Zitin, co-founder of Reggora. “In Reggora is designed for the future of valuation, which is expected to embrace new synergies between technology, data and human intelligence. Brian Zitin, Co-Founder and CEO.

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Appraisal Buzz

JUNE 27, 2022

Class Valuation, McKissock, and DataMaster are hosting a Free webinar on “ Staying Relevant in the Appraisal Industry ” June 28th at 2 pm with Mel Black, Matt Simmons, Jared Preisler, and Lamar Ellis. Lamar: I have over 30 years of real estate valuation experience and hold the Appraisal Institute designations of MAI and SRA.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 5, 2021

He and his team have trained over 1 million lending professionals and worked with over 600 financial organizations and their operations teams in improving customer experience, streamlining processes and strengthening company culture. Vermillion is a trainer, speaker, consultant, author, consumer advocate, and philanthropist.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 12, 2021

Earlier in his career when working on data projects for large banks, Ghamsari realized how data and technology could be used to improve the process and affect positive change across mortgages and consumer lending more broadly. Taking those lessons with him, Ghamsari decided to start Blend in 2012 along with his co-founders.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

I am so proud to have played a role in building this purposefully different consumer lending platform with the broadest range of products and services designed to help a diverse consumer base,” Cook said. Finance of America’s valuation at the debut was expected to be $1.9 Presented by: Finance of America.

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Empire Appraisal Group

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

In addition to working with lending clients, Daniel provides valuations for attorneys, realtors, investors and homeowners in the local market. His clients include Loan Depot, Caliber Home Loan, United Wholesale Mortgage, Rocket Mortgage, and US Bank, among others.

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Empire Appraisal Group

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

In addition to working with lending clients, Daniel provides valuations for attorneys, realtors, investors and homeowners in the local market. His clients include Loan Depot, Caliber Home Loan, United Wholesale Mortgage, Rocket Mortgage, and US Bank, among others.

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 12, 2020

This article was written for FinLedger, HW Media’s new fintech-focused news brand designed specifically for financial services professionals in banking, insurance and real estate. Blend announced Wednesday it has raised a $75 million Series F round at a valuation of nearly $1.7 Stay tuned for updates.

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Housing Wire

MAY 16, 2023

.” 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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Boston Appraisal

OCTOBER 8, 2022

As a result, delays in the lending or mortgage process are not uncommon; more recently, there have been attempts to mitigate this problem. Also known as bifurcated appraisals, hybrid appraisals employ a more streamlined appraisal approach that involves separating the valuation aspect of an assessment from the property inspection portion.

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Birmingham Appraisal

AUGUST 2, 2023

Whether you’re a homeowner looking to make improvements, an agent who needs a pre-listing appraisal, or an attorney or accountant who requires a certified appraisal, a well-qualified and experienced appraiser is essential for accurate property valuation.

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Valuation Review

JUNE 5, 2023

Housing Equity Loan Survey, designed to capture homeowner intentions and tolerance for engaging in real estate lending over the next 12 months – with specific attention on how homeowners plan to leverage home equity.

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McKissock

JANUARY 6, 2023

There are appraisal jobs available in the lending sector, such as staff appraisers, review appraisers, fee panel managers, and with experience and time on the job, chief appraiser and valuation compliance officer jobs can be found. They all handle land and building acquisitions and dispositions, as well as condemnation valuations.

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Clear Capital

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

ClearAVM is an industry-leading, lending-grade AVM that provides reliable and accurate market value predictions. and is designed for situations that demand highly-accurate and efficient results — home equity lending, portfolio valuation or review, and underwriting. What will happen to the previous ClearAVM report?

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Walitt Solutions

NOVEMBER 22, 2019

While a few states require certain staff to take a USPAP class, more states require deeper training targeted at valuation independence specifically. Keep in mind that the USPAP Update course is designed with appraisers in mind and generally it approaches issues from the appraiser’s perspective.

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McKissock

MAY 13, 2022

“The Appraiser Coach,” the show provides helpful tips, tricks, ideas, and principles designed to make you a better appraisal business owner. The podcast covers a variety of topics involving the real estate, appraisal, and lending industries. The Appraiser Coach Podcast is another popular appraisal podcast.

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Boston Appraisal

OCTOBER 8, 2022

As a result, delays in the lending or mortgage process are not uncommon; more recently, there have been attempts to mitigate this problem. Also known as bifurcated appraisals, hybrid appraisals employ a more streamlined appraisal approach that involves separating the valuation aspect of an assessment from the property inspection portion.

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

Similar scenarios can occur with appraiser trainees, agents, contractors and other “lender designated users” at the property. “With RemoteVal, appraisers and the lending industry have the technology to maintain accuracy while increasing speed without sacrificing quality,” said Walser. Benefits the appraiser.

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021

And as online lenders continue to emerge in the home lending space, with sleek and easy-to-use platforms designed with consumer experience in-mind, technology infused into every aspect of the homebuying process will only continue to be in-demand in 2022. Growing demand for transparency.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) announced Wednesday that it may propose a rule to regulate the use of automated valuation models (AVMs) by lenders and appraisers. The government watchdog is concerned that automated valuation models may reflect bias in design and function. CFPB Director Rohit Chopra disagrees. “It

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Boston Appraisal

OCTOBER 8, 2022

As a result, delays in the lending or mortgage process are not uncommon; more recently, there have been attempts to mitigate this problem. Also known as bifurcated appraisals, hybrid appraisals employ a more streamlined appraisal approach that involves separating the valuation aspect of an assessment from the property inspection portion.

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Simonson Real Estate

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

The appraiser’s role is to provide arm’s length, third-party, neutral, and impartial opinions about the value of a real property and provide assistance to those who own, manage, sell, invest in, or lend money on real estate. MAI is a designated member of the Appraisal Institute. We then analyze the data and develop opinions of value.

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