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Is the GSE’s “Appraisal Modernization” Really Just Mass Appraisal?

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Mass Appraisal tend to exhibit a regressive nature… In the intricate landscape of real estate mortgage financing, the notion of appraisal waivers recently dubbed “Value Acceptance”, by the Government Sponsored Enterprises (GSEs), has stirred considerable debate. appeared on Appraisers Blogs.

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DOJ, OCC, CFPB pledge to combat “modern-day redlining”

Housing Wire

“Much has changed since the federal government engaged in Depression-era redlining, but discriminatory lending practices by financial institutions still exist,” Garland said. The post DOJ, OCC, CFPB pledge to combat “modern-day redlining” appeared first on HousingWire. The Civil Division of the DOJ will partner with U.S.

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Ready or not, CRA modernization is at the door

Housing Wire

Still, the proposed rule could set the stage going forward for expanding the CRA’s reach and the increased consideration of community performance during merger reviews — as banking agencies weigh future changes to regulations governing those transactions. Doing those two things is difficult.”.

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Zillow appoints Nicole Booth to head its public policy efforts

Housing Wire

Booth will join Zillow’s government relations and public affairs team, spearheaded by Jennifer Butler. “I Modernizing real estate and improving the home buying, selling and renting experience for consumers and real estate professionals is central to Zillow’s mission,” a company spokesperson said in an emailed statement. “We

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Xactus’ valuation solution approved to fulfill Fannie Mae’s property data collection orders

Housing Wire

Freddie Mac’s ACE + PDR program and Fannie Mae’s Value acceptance + property data were designed to increase efficiencies for all stakeholders and lower costs in comparison to traditional appraisals while maintaining the high-risk mitigation standards employed by the government-sponsored enterprises (GSEs). “At

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Ascent Software Group acquires property data collection platform Value Acceptance

Housing Wire

Through the acquisition, ASG hopes to modernize the appraisal industry by providing innovative valuation products and solutions and complete new property data reports required by government-sponsored enterprises (GSEs).

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Proposed VA appraisal law looks to even the playing field

Housing Wire

The legislation would modernize the Department of Veteran Affairs ‘ appraisal requirements by allowing desktop appraisals, and in some circumstances, waving appraisals all together. A piece of legislation introduced in the Senate in mid-May could streamline the appraisal process for VA loans.

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