Sacramento Appraisal Blog
MAY 16, 2022
Dear Sellers, How are things? I hope all is well. It’s been such a crazy market, but things are starting to change. So, let’s chat. This is coming from a good place, and it’s based on observations and what I’m hearing from real estate professionals. WEBINAR ON THURSDAY: On May 19th at 10am I’ll be […].
Housing Wire
MAY 16, 2022
Servicers’ forbearance portfolio volume dropped in April to a level below 1%, with fewer than half a million borrowers remaining with an active plan, according to the monthly Loan Monitoring Survey conducted by the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA). That’s good news after the economic impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic hit borrowers hard, making it difficult for Americans to pay their mortgages.
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Appraisal Buzz
MAY 16, 2022
In today’s Buzzcast, the Allterra Group gives you all of the details for the upcoming conference -Valuation Expo! Valuation Expo will be hosted at the Mirage Hotel, September 7-9! Save 50% ($450) on your General Session Pass when you become an Appraisal Buzz Premium Plus Member by May 18th! Check out all of the new sessions with leaders in the industry, earn your CE, renew your USPAP , and network with hundreds of attendees all while exploring all that Vegas has to offer!
Housing Wire
MAY 16, 2022
CertifID , a fintech focused on preventing wire fraud in residential real estate transactions, announced Monday it received $12.5 million in a Series A funding round led by Arthur Ventures. The cash injection will be used by the Michigan-based company to build out its platform and to bolster staffing levels. Specifically, the funds will be used to launch a solution to help prevent fraud in mortgage payoffs and to hire additional talent to join the company’s fraud recovery services team, said Tyl
Appraisal Buzz
MAY 16, 2022
In a new blog post, Ryan Jackson, Director of the Fannie Mae Enterprise Innovation Team, discusses the blockchain as it relates to the mortgage industry today. According to IBM, blockchain is a shared, immutable ledger that facilitates the process of recording transactions and tracking assets in a business network. An asset can be tangible (a … The post Real Estate and the Blockchain: Is it possible?
Housing Wire
MAY 16, 2022
Polly , a software-as-service mortgage technology firm that operates a loan-trading platform, integrated with six mortgage insurance providers to streamline the mortgage process for loan officers and mortgage lenders. . The San Francisco-based fintech will embed quoting capabilities of Arch MI , Enact , Essent , MGIC , National MI and Radian to Polly’s product and pricing engine to streamline the process of calculating, quoting and comparing mortgage insurance offerings across all providers, th
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Housing Wire
MAY 16, 2022
In 2022’s changing market, non-QM has been a hot topic for many. HousingWire recently caught up with Steven Schwalb, managing partner of Angel Oak Lending, about the changes investor appetite has gone though for non-QM. HousingWire: What is the investor appetite for non-QM and how has that changed over the past few years? Steven Schwalb: The investor appetite continues to be strong even in today’s volatile market.
Appraisal Buzz
MAY 16, 2022
According to a new report from Redfin, the typical home for sale found a buyer in just 15 days —the fastest pace on record— during the four-week period ending May 8. Pending sales fell 6%, the largest year-over-year decline since June 2020 when the initial pandemic shock to the housing market was gradually wearing off. … The post Homes Selling Nearly 60% Above List Price Nationwide appeared first on DSNews.
Housing Wire
MAY 16, 2022
The conditions in today’s market have pushed non-QM to the forefront. Borrowers need it more than ever to qualify for a home loan. Originators need it as a source of opportunity not found in another part of the mortgage sector. Non-QM is gaining speed in the market while agency is shrinking. Agency guidelines for condos are tighter deeming more non-warrantable.
Appraisal Buzz
MAY 16, 2022
Elizabeth Green has joined Appraisal Logistics , a provider of appraisal management technology and compliance solutions for the residential/commercial mortgage industry, as chief strategy officer. Green is an industry veteran and collateral valuation expert who has served the mortgage industry for 30 years. Previously, she served as chief data and product solutions officer for LoanLogics.
Appraiserblogs
MAY 16, 2022
Anytime the government gets involved in an issue, it tends to have more adverse effects than positive ones. It makes things worse when they only have their plan in mind and NOT the FACTS from the people they are about to hurt. This is especially true in the Real Estate Appraisal profession and the newly introduced H.R. Bill entitled: Fair Appraisal and Inequity Reform Act of 2022.
Appraisal Buzz
MAY 16, 2022
Guild Mortgage has introduced CashPass, a new program to help homebuyers compete with all-cash offers in this competitive housing market. The program allows homebuyers to write a cash offer with no financing or appraisal contingency required. “With less inventory, sellers are getting multiple strong offers and we want to help our clients compete and win,” says Mary Ann McGarry, CEO of Guild Mortgage.
GoForrmz
MAY 16, 2022
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Appraisal Buzz
MAY 16, 2022
Polly , a provider of SaaS technology for the mortgage capital markets space, has been integrated by six primary mortgage insurance (MI) providers: Arch MI, Enact, Essent, MGIC, National MI and Radian. By embedding each MI company’s quoting capabilities into its Product and Pricing Engine (PPE), Polly streamlines the process of calculating, quoting and comparing MI offerings across all providers to save time and effort for the loan officer and mortgage lender.
BiggerPockets
MAY 16, 2022
The year was 1999. An exclusive group of multi-billionaires gathered in Sun Valley, Idaho, just like they do every year. As usual, no reporters were allowed within miles of their […].
Appraisal Buzz
MAY 16, 2022
President Biden has released a Housing Supply Action Plan to ease the burden of housing costs over time by boosting the supply of quality housing in every community. His plan includes legislative and administrative actions that will help close America’s housing supply shortfall in five years, starting with the creation and preservation of hundreds of thousands of affordable housing units in the next three years.
Mashvisor
MAY 16, 2022
Find real estate agents near me when you need help identifying and evaluating renovation expenditures for a potential investment property. Table of Contents What Is a Real Estate Agent?
Appraisal Buzz
MAY 16, 2022
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has published a report examining mortgage servicers’ responses to the COVID-19 pandemic. The data, collected across 16 large servicers from May through December 2021, reveal homeowners continue to face significant risks and challenges connected to working with their mortgage servicers. This problem is particularly acute for those borrowers struggling to make their mortgage payments after exiting COVID-19 hardship forbearances.
Mashvisor
MAY 16, 2022
As an investor who’s looking for an online resource to help you find out who owns a house, Mashvisor’s Mashboard tool is what you’re looking for.
Appraisal Buzz
MAY 16, 2022
Sean McGowan tapped to head HR, training and company culture, while Shannon Clay joins BSI to manage investor reporting, reconciliations, and cash management initiatives. The post BSI Adds Two Seasoned Vets to Drive HR and Investor Reporting appeared first on DSNews. The post BSI Adds Two Seasoned Vets to Drive HR and Investor Reporting appeared first on Appraisal Buzz.
Lamacchia Realty
MAY 16, 2022
After opening our Braintree office in the Fall of 2021 , we are so excited to be officially celebrating this exciting milestone with a Grand Opening celebration which happened on Saturday, May 14th! Lamacchia Realty has been serving the South Shore for several years, but we are thrilled to be serving the Braintree community and extend our business further into the South Shore!
Total Motgage
MAY 16, 2022
As the mortgage rate environment continues to change, today’s prospective homebuyers should be more vigilant than ever in their search. Let’s cover the latest news in this week’s Mortgage Monday update!
Mortgagebroker News
MAY 16, 2022
Federal, provincial, and municipal governments invested $22 million in the affordable housing development
Total Motgage
MAY 16, 2022
Meet this week's employee spotlight, Ashley LaDore! Ashley is a Post Closing Associate in Milford, CT. Read our interview with Ashley to learn more about her.
Mortgagebroker News
MAY 16, 2022
Leading alternative lender steps in when brokers can’t ‘bank’ on indefinite favourable market conditions
BiggerPockets
MAY 16, 2022
Building a house vs. buying a house—which makes more sense for today’s investor? With home prices rising faster than many of us have ever seen before, more and more real […].
Mortgagebroker News
MAY 16, 2022
Recent weeks have seen new measures aimed at raising standards for Ontario agents in the private space
Total Motgage
MAY 16, 2022
In today’s mortgage environment, informed homebuyers are successful homebuyers. Let’s get right into the latest news with this week’s Mortgage Monday update!
Mortgagebroker News
MAY 16, 2022
Not even a buyers' market will ensure better affordability, according to CIBC analysts
San Jose Real Estate
MAY 16, 2022
Free concerts in Los Gatos this summer: Vasona Vibrations, Music in the Park, Jazz on the Plazz.
Mortgagebroker News
MAY 16, 2022
The annual pace of new home construction in April surpassed analysts' expectations
Housing Wire
MAY 16, 2022
As banks and non-bank lenders recently released earnings for the first quarter of 2022, two things became clear: Origination volume plummeted across the board, but those that managed to muster up a good quarter benefited from servicing portfolios. As refinancing became less appealing, lenders also sold off a large portion of mortgage servicing rights (MSRs), cut costs and diversified revenue stream to survive the mortgage storm.
Mortgagebroker News
MAY 16, 2022
The news marks the latest stage in Canada's housing market cooldown
Houston Properties
MAY 16, 2022
A Guide to Houston's Best Ranches & Farms On The Market. The ultimate ranch and farm buyer guide from the number one Realtor in Houston! Before exploring Houston’s best farms and ranches, let us give you amazing facts about the great city of Houston. Here are a few quick stats on the Bayou City: • Houston’s the fourth largest city in the nation. • Houston homes are ranked as some of the most affordable in the nation. • Houston’s Medical Center has the world’s largest concentration
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