Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Fannie Mae’s program, which began earlier this year, is part of its ongoing efforts to modernize the valuation component of the mortgage industry. During the last refi boom, some appraisers were scheduling inspections as far as four to six weeks out, which was slowing down the entire loan transaction.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

It also holds great promise in attracting a new generation of bright, talented appraisers who may have otherwise not given the mortgage valuations industry a second look. Technology makes this possible as it builds new efficiencies. eClose capabilities streamline signing and free notaries to certify more documents in less time.

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Appraisal Buzz

APRIL 20, 2022

has launched its new nationwide desktop appraisal data collection service to fully enable the new property valuation method called desktop appraisal endorsed and approved by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac that started on March 19, 2022. Asteroom Inc.

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Appraisal Buzz

APRIL 19, 2022

3D tour technology reveals a new efficient and accurate way to gather data by launching a national network to collect data to complete desktop appraisals. Appraisal management companies leverage Asteroom’s photography technology and in-person coverage to manage the data collection process in just 24 to 48 hours. About Asteroom Inc.:

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AmeriMac

OCTOBER 30, 2023

The appraisal industry has undergone a significant transformation in recent years, with the emergence of alternate valuation products like the property inspection waiver program. In this blog post, we will look in-depth at alternate valuation products, how they work, and their potential to replace traditional appraisal methods.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 18, 2022

Automated Valuation Models (AVMs) are having a moment. At First American Data & Analytics , we’ve been at the forefront of developing the next generation of AVMs, incorporating advanced technology to improve how they can be used to better support these initiatives while improving accuracy and currency.

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Housing Wire

JUNE 27, 2023

Automated mortgage technology provider Lender Toolkit announced this week that it has integrated with Reggora , an appraisal management software company that focuses on modernizing residential real estate valuations for mortgage lenders.

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021

Lenders that may have been holding out on embracing automation and technology were forced to adapt at breakneck speed to continue to serve customers. Technology that had long been available, but never saw the level of adoption the industry would have hoped for, was now in high demand. Technology as the new table stakes.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 20, 2020

Artificial Intelligence company Quantarium announced on Thursday its partnership with Valligent Technologies to launch a condition adjusted “Quantarium Valuation Model” for equity lending, broker price opinions and real estate owned valuations. It can also factor in the effects of local events like foreclosures and recent sales.

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Appraisal Buzz

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

Lenders and stakeholders allowed for some level of inspection relief with these two new appraisal products. During 2020 and 2021 as the Covid-19 pandemic global pandemic disrupted our lives and the way we all do business, regulators, agencies, and the government sponsored enterprises allowed inspection relief in certain circumstances.

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Clear Capital

JULY 14, 2023

As the real estate and mortgage industries work to modernize the home valuation process, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac continue to offer new alternatives to the traditional home appraisal. The introduction of inspection-based appraisal waivers offers an increasingly positive impact to both lenders and consumers.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 7, 2021

With the integration, Blend will have access to the companies Dual AUS functionality – a product unveiled in 2018 with the ability to run an application through both systems and quickly identify property inspection waivers early on in the process.

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Clear Capital

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

Home equity lenders know the benefits of using an Automated Valuation Model (AVM) when originating Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC), Home Equity Investment (HEI), cash-out refinance, and fixed-rate home equity loans. Using an AVM can greatly expedite the process and save the lender money. Is the AVM provider approved for RMBS?

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Town & Country Residential Appraisals

APRIL 10, 2023

Fannie Mae recently announced in their recent Selling Guide (SEL-2023-02) update that “as part of the valuation modernization” they are transitioning to a “range of options to establish a property’s market value”. Wait a minute… read that again!!! Yes- you read it correctly- “Lender-provided”. How could this go wrong?

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Clear Capital

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Well, with the introduction of inspection-based appraisal waivers to the market, you can! This blog post discusses what an inspection-based appraisal waiver is, how these programs benefit underwriters, and how you can easily get started with these programs to streamline and expedite your underwriting. What is an appraisal waiver?

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McKissock

MARCH 8, 2022

Does USPAP require me to complete an inspection? Won’t these types of valuations be risky for the lender? An appraiser may be able to conduct a virtual inspection remotely; however, this would still be considered a desktop appraisal. Does USPAP require me to complete an inspection? Are there any state restrictions?

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The Robert Weiler Company

APRIL 12, 2023

In addition to auditors completing their physical reviews, in recent years, the State also gets a boost from technology. While this helps expedite the process, the lack of on-the-ground property inspection leaves some Ohio residents nervous.

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Genworth MI Blog

AUGUST 15, 2019

When you hear automated appraisal, that refers to a computer doing the valuation without an appraiser. In addition to the automated appraisal, we’re starting to see moves toward a hybrid appraisal process called bifurcation , meaning that a computer and a person complete the valuation. How do they manage their documentation?

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Genworth MI Blog

AUGUST 15, 2019

When you hear automated appraisal, that refers to a computer doing the valuation without an appraiser. In addition to the automated appraisal, we’re starting to see moves toward a hybrid appraisal process called bifurcation , meaning that a computer and a person complete the valuation. How do they manage their documentation?

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McKissock

DECEMBER 28, 2021

Appraisers should consider learning more about desktop appraisals and the hybrid/bifurcated appraisal process and using remote inspection tools such as RemoteVal ,” she advises. The PAVE Task Force is expected to issue a report with recommendations on how to reduce racial bias in home valuations sometime in early 2022,” he says.

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Appraisal Today

MAY 26, 2023

Cosmetic repairs Examples MPR repairs Examples Conditions that require inspection Examples To read more, click here My comments: If you do FHA appraisals, read this blog post. I quit doing FHA appraisals in the mid-1980s because of the inspection requirements compared to conventional appraisals, that did not have the requirement. .

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Appraisal Today

OCTOBER 20, 2023

The inspection was uneventful. I was given a lockbox combination and inspected the vacant home. If neither are available, the lender must obtain either a Label Verification Letter with the HUD Certification Label(s) information or duplicate HUD Data Plate/Compliance Certificate from the Institute for Building Technology and Safety.

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The Robert Weiler Company

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

The earlier you receive this documentation, the better it can help you prepare for future challenges (like nonpayment) and begin an early outreach process. As you may remember, the young Jedi-to-be is seen inspecting with dismay his recently chartered flight, the Millennium Falcon, for a speedy trip to the planet Alderaan.

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