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The appraisal industry’s governance problem

Housing Wire

The appraisal industry’s “byzantine regulation structure,” according to the report’s authors — experts in fair housing, fair lending and valuation — has stunted the appraisal industry’s understanding of fair housing risk. The post The appraisal industry’s governance problem appeared first on HousingWire.

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Trade groups warn of “unintended consequences” from proposed AVM rules

Housing Wire

The Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) and the Consumer Bankers Association (CBA) sent a letter to regulators on Monday warning of the “unintended consequences” of new quality control standards for automated valuation models (AVMs). the trade groups state. ” Another trade group weighed in on the newly proposed rule.

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CFPB wants lenders to disclose reason for denial of credit

Housing Wire

The requirement also applies to mortgage lenders, legal experts say. The CFPB, a government watchdog agency, said lenders aren’t absolved from adverse action notice requirements under the Equal Credit Opportunity Act if they use complex algorithms, which Rohit Chopra, the director of the CFPB, has dubbed “black-box models.”.

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CFPB spring agenda aims to tackle AVMs, overdraft fees, FCRA and more

Housing Wire

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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Biden tax credit to rehab homes is finally unveiled

Housing Wire

HUD has also taken steps to craft a rule on the legal duty to Affirmatively Further Fair Housing. How hybrid title and valuations help increase lending efficiency. Developers, lenders or local governments could compete for the funds through an application process. Streamline by combining services.

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How the buyer commission lawsuits could upend the relationship between agents and LOs

Housing Wire

For most real estate agents, working with a reliable lending partner is essential to a smooth and successful transaction. Finding reliable lending partners takes time and some trial and error, but once established is often the lifeblood of LOs. “The Bank Home Mortgage and Planet Home Lending declined to comment.

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With landmark GSE equity plans, FHFA confronts legacy of redlining

Housing Wire

The plans establish a flexible framework for the government-sponsored enterprises to address barriers to sustainable housing and close the racial homeownership gap. Both plans rely heavily on special purpose credit programs , which allow lenders to target lending to protected classes without violating the Equal Credit Opportunity Act. . “A