Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

Mortgage loan application volume rebounded from the week prior, increasing by 0.3% for the week ending Sept. 10, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association’s weekly report. The increase in application volume was predominantly driven by purchase mortgage activity , which grew by 8% from the week prior , the trade group said. . Not surprisingly, the refi index has continued to slip, dipping 3% from the previous week, the MBA noted.

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Appraisal Buzz

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

Almost half of student loan borrowers surveyed say the debt is preventing them from saving for a down payment. The post College Debt Poses Significant Barrier to Homeownership appeared first on theMReport.com. The post College Debt Poses Significant Barrier to Homeownership appeared first on Appraisal Buzz.

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

The FHFA proposed a rule on Wednesday to amend the Enterprise Regulatory Capital Framework (ERCF) for the GSEs that would refine the leverage buffer and the risk-based capital treatment for CRT transactions. However, far from reopening the whole discussion on the ERCF, the new rule proposes three specific amendments based on comments the FHFA received last year.

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Appraisal Buzz

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

In today’s Buzzcast, we dive into the story of an unexpected fire, an office deemed as a total loss, and how one appraisal company is rising from the ashes. Today we have Ryan Campbell, Owner of On Point Appraisals, with Joan Trice, Founder of Allterra Group, LLC. We’ll be getting the inside scoop about what happened on that day and how his company was able to be running again within 48 hours.

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George Dell

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

Are valuation procedures a set up for bias failure? Let’s look to see what systemic issues there may be regarding bias in valuation. This is an enigma of multiple overlapping issues. Let’s connect the “established” appraisal practice of USPAP (Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice), the established body of knowledge (EBOK), and human behavior reality. […].

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Appraisal Buzz

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

Onshore outsourced mortgage services and technology provider Evolve Mortgage Services has announced a strategic reorganization wherein executive leaders Gregg Meyer, Tim Anderson and Mark Hughes will serve as presidents of three new business units: Originations, eMortgage and Capital Markets. “Recently, the mortgage industry has experienced an expansion in loan product mix, with a new appreciation for private loan products,” says Paul Anselmo, CEO of Evolve Mortgage Services, in a release.

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Appraisal Buzz

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

The founder of Consigliera explains why remote online notarization adoption is key to streamlining many default servicing processes. . The post The Paper Problem appeared first on DSNews. The post The Paper Problem appeared first on Appraisal Buzz.

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GoForrmz

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

Better understand the performance, progress, and productivity of your job site with these five impactful fields Site superintendents have a lot on their plate between managing various subcontractors, supervising daily job site tasks, reporting to stakeholders and home-office teams, and more. Between all their day-to-day tasks, they are also required to keep project teams updated on daily progress through daily construction reports – a report designed to allow visibility into daily progress and p

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Appraisal Buzz

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

—Digital transformation is underway with a modern approach to appraisal management—. Boston, September 14, 2021 – Reggora , an appraisal software company, improving residential real estate valuation, announced today that Envoy Mortgage has adopted its appraisal management system to help process all loans requiring an appraisal. Envoy will leverage Reggora technology to deliver a fast and efficient appraisal, supporting their customers through the home buying journey.

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Appraiserblogs

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

Brian Stevens of NREP discusses vaccines mandates in a video blog and whether real estate companies have the right to mandate vaccinations for agents who see see themselves as independent contractors. The video got a fair amount of attention. A good deal of comments were unfavorable to the vaccines mandate. COVID, our current seven day average right now with COVID cases is 145,724 cases with 36,953 cases on September 12 alone.

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Appraisal Buzz

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) and the U.S. Department of the Treasury announced late Tuesday that they were suspending some of the provisions that had been added to the Preferred Stock Purchase Agreements (PSPAs) on last January. The PSPA is the legal agreement between Treasury and Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac governing the terms of the line of credit given to the GSEs in 2008 when they were put into conservatorship.

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Valuation Review

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

According to business and real estate appraiser Dennis Webb of California-based Primus PVX, fractional interests in real estate have proliferated like crazy, and are not going away. At the 2021 Appraisal Institute Annual Conference attended by Valuation Review in Orlando, Fla., Webb’s presentation focused on looking forward to the 2.0 version of fractional interests involving data, methods and facts.

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Appraisal Buzz

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

Delinquency rates of mortgages backed by commercial and multifamily properties have broadly improved in recent months, according to two reports released by the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA). The summary of findings come from MBA’s Commercial Real Estate Finance (CREF) Loan Performance Survey for August, and the latest quarterly Commercial/Multifamily Delinquency Report for the second quarter of 2021.

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BiggerPockets

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

Real estate is a business of referrals. When a real estate agent does business well, they will create a portfolio of referrals that will do the talking for them. But in real estate, doing business well can be easier said than done.

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Appraisal Buzz

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

Today’s actions allow communities to begin accessing nearly $5 billion in funds to prevent homelessness and protect those at-risk of losing their home. The post HUD Takes Steps to Allocating American Rescue Plan Funds appeared first on theMReport.com. The post HUD Takes Steps to Allocating American Rescue Plan Funds appeared first on Appraisal Buzz.

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Valuation Review

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

Ribbon, the homeownership company, announced it has secured $150 million, inclusive of $75 million in Series C equity financing and $75 million in additional working capital. Additionally, Ribbon has also upsized its $500 million credit facility, on the heels of a 15-time growth spurt this year.

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Appraisal Buzz

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

Andrew Watson will help finalize plans for Planet Home Lending’s new servicing center in Irving, Texas. The post Planet Home Lending Appoints New SVP appeared first on theMReport.com. The post Planet Home Lending Appoints New SVP appeared first on Appraisal Buzz.

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Valuation Review

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

In its latest Insights Report, mortgage advisory firm STRATMOR Group connects the dots between lender profitability and business mix and details how the coming purchase market will impact lenders that are not prepared. In “Prepare Now for the Storms Ahead: Build Your Purchase Business,” Garth Graham, STRATMOR senior partner, reveals the data that makes clear the causal link between high refinance volume and high profitability.

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Appraisal Buzz

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

Eight years of data show that student loan debt is one of the most significant barriers standing between a potential buyer and the ability to purchase a home. . The post Student Debt Holding Buyers Back appeared first on DSNews. The post Student Debt Holding Buyers Back appeared first on Appraisal Buzz.

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Valuation Review

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

PropMix.io, the creator of the real estate valuation platform called Market Conditions Advisor, has rebranded the platform to better reflect its vision and capabilities. At the heart of the rebranding is a change to the name of the platform to Profet.ai to represent its objectives of helping customers predict accurate property values.

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Appraisal Buzz

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

Mortgage applications have increased 0.3% from one week earlier, according to data from the Mortgage Bankers Association ‘s (MBA) Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey for the week ending September 10, 2021. This week’s results include an adjustment for the Labor Day holiday. The Market Composite Index, a measure of mortgage loan application volume, increased 0.3% on a seasonally adjusted basis from one week earlier.

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Valuation Review

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

Valbridge Property Advisors, the largest independent commercial property valuation and advisory services firm in the United States, announced multiple promotions in their northern California offices. The company is seeking appraisers and trainees/analysts throughout its four offices in northern California. Read on to learn more.

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Appraisal Buzz

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

Women pioneers in the mortgage space will be recognized in-person, in Dallas at the upcoming Five Star Conference, as five nominees for the 2021 Diversity & Inclusion Champion Award are in the spotlight. The post Recognizing the Industry’s Leaders in D&I appeared first on theMReport.com. The post Recognizing the Industry’s Leaders in D&I appeared first on Appraisal Buzz.

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Valuation Review

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

Valuation Review concludes its one-on-one conversation with Appraisal Institute (AI) President Rodman Schley from the AI Annual Conference “Rising to the Challenge” in Orlando, Fla. Schley elaborated on several misnomers people have about the appraisal profession. Read on for the rest of the interview.

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Appraisal Buzz

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

Mortgage application volume rose slightly over last week, driven by a five-month high in purchase volume hot lows last seen in July. The post Purchase Apps Hit Five-Month High appeared first on theMReport.com. The post Purchase Apps Hit Five-Month High appeared first on Appraisal Buzz.

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Mortgagebroker News

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

Amid steady pandemic recovery, investment volume and counts post massive quarterly and annual increases

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Appraisal Buzz

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

Black Knight Inc. has launched LoanCatcher, a loan origination system (LOS) designed specifically for the needs of mortgage brokers. Entirely cloud-based, LoanCatcher gives brokers affordable access to the same level of technology leveraged by the nation’s largest and most successful lenders. Any internet-connected device can access the browser-based system, so that brokers can focus on their business and borrowers. “Entrepreneurial brokers have been driving an increasing share of mo

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Mortgagebroker News

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

With Q2 market growth stalling, pandemic-fuelled uncertainty has become resurgent

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AmeriMac

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

One of the most critical aspects of buying or selling a home ultimately comes down to the appraisal that is performed just before a transaction is finalized. Sometimes people order their own independent appraisals. In other situations, it is mandated by a buyer’s financial institution to help prevent them from overpaying on a piece of property.

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Mortgagebroker News

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

What’s in store for the role of the mortgage broker in the future?

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Magnusson Group

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

Electronic Signup for Entry Numbers. If you have questions about the signup process for one of our sales, please watch the accompanying video tutorial prior to calling our office for assistance. Sign Me Up For This Sale! Friday, December 3rd: 9am-3pm. Saturday, December 4th: 9am-3pm. Sunday, December 5th: 9am-3pm. Entry numbers for the sale will be offered beginning at noon on December 2nd on a first-come first-serve basis.

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Mortgagebroker News

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

The new executive will be responsible for marketing and communications

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Magnusson Group

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

Electronic Signup for Entry Numbers. If you have questions about the signup process for one of our sales, please watch the accompanying video tutorial prior to calling our office for assistance. Sign Me Up For This Sale! Friday, December 3rd: 9am-3pm. Saturday, December 4th: 9am-3pm. Entry numbers for the sale will be offered beginning at noon on December 2nd on a first-come first-serve basis.

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AmeriMac

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

One of the most critical aspects of buying or selling a home ultimately comes down to the appraisal that is performed just before a transaction is finalized. Sometimes people order their own independent appraisals. In other situations, it is mandated by a buyer’s financial institution to help prevent them from overpaying on a piece of property.

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