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Proposed VA appraisal law looks to even the playing field

Housing Wire

. “[The MBA urges the subcommittee to] consider directing the VA to not only modernize and streamline its current processes, but also align them with those of the FHA and the housing Government Sponsored Enterprises — Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac — to the greatest extent possible,” he said.

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CFPB reverses pandemic flexibilities, vowing enforcement

Housing Wire

The seven rescissions will be effective Thursday, April 1, with the government agency noting that it intends to exercise the full scope of its supervisory and enforcement authority provided under the Dodd-Frank Act. In one of its key decisions, the CFPB said it will roll back its leniency on reporting Home Mortgage Disclosure Act data. “Our

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How To Appraise Rural Properties

Appraisal Today

How To Appraise Rural Properties Excerpts: Appraising residential properties in rural areas can be both challenging and rewarding. Unlike the standardized expectations of urban and suburban properties, rural properties often present unique characteristics that require a nuanced approach to valuation.