McKissock

MARCH 6, 2023

On March 1, 2023, Fannie Mae issued Announcement SEL-2023-02, which addressed several different lending-related topics. Predictably, the appraisal online community reacted to this announcement in much the same way that a vampire in a low-budget horror movie reacts when shown a crucifix.

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McKissock

MARCH 6, 2023

On March 1, 2023, Fannie Mae issued Announcement SEL-2023-02, which addressed several different lending-related topics. Predictably, the appraisal online community reacted to this announcement in much the same way that a vampire in a low-budget horror movie reacts when shown a crucifix.

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Appraisal Today

MARCH 15, 2024

Unlike the standardized expectations of urban and suburban properties, rural properties often present unique characteristics that require a nuanced approach to valuation. It is not hard to learn the valuation factors. In previous downturns, such as during the 2008 recession, there were many foreclosures due to bad lending.

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Birmingham Appraisal

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

A mortgage appraisal is an appraisal that is done for mortgage lending purposes. Banks are typically absolved from discrepancies between the amount they lend and the true market value of the home meaning that they will not be held responsible to the buyer. You can read more about property inspection waivers in a past article I wrote.

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Genworth MI Blog

AUGUST 15, 2019

When you hear automated appraisal, that refers to a computer doing the valuation without an appraiser. In addition to the automated appraisal, we’re starting to see moves toward a hybrid appraisal process called bifurcation , meaning that a computer and a person complete the valuation. They’re insured. Much faster to complete.

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Genworth MI Blog

AUGUST 15, 2019

When you hear automated appraisal, that refers to a computer doing the valuation without an appraiser. In addition to the automated appraisal, we’re starting to see moves toward a hybrid appraisal process called bifurcation , meaning that a computer and a person complete the valuation. They’re insured. Much faster to complete.

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Walitt Solutions

JULY 28, 2019

My talk focused on Property Inspections, which – to an outsider – might seem to be a straight-forward topic. However, given current changes in the valuation space, nothing is further from the truth: valuation, specifically the collection of data that supports a valuation method, has never been one-size-fits-all.

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Aedis Appraisals

JANUARY 12, 2018

With a long-standing history of providing intricate assessments for various legal organisations, insurance companies, and private market financiers, the top-rated real estate appraisers in Vancouver are able to complete all of the following tasks: Direct comparisons to adjacent properties and neighbouring buildings. Business loans.

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D Fritz Appraisals

OCTOBER 22, 2019

This is unlike when you’re buying a home and paying for a property appraisal to satisfy the bank lending you your mortgage – in this case the bank has a list of companies they work with). Ask an appraisal company about their staff’s education, certifications, and amount of insurance liability. Credentials & Education.

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The Robert Weiler Company

OCTOBER 21, 2022

So, take a deep breath, read on, and be prepared to gain a deeper insight into this important topic of commercial real estate valuation. If you’re reading this article, you will likely need a commercial real estate appraisal for property being sold, mortgaged, taxed, insured, or developed.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 11, 2024

” Scot Rose, Class Valuation CIO : “If we’re collecting the data upfront at point of list to support these processes that are now available, like IBW, inspection based waivers, or desktop appraisals — which the GSEs have rolled out in the last year — an appraiser can do an appraisal in a matter of hours.

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AmeriMac

APRIL 15, 2024

This is because the appraisal helps the lender ensure that they are not lending more money than the home is worth. Some lenders, such as Fannie Mae, even allow for a property inspection waiver (PIW) in certain cases, making the appraisal process even quicker. Address myths, such as the distinction between appraisals and inspections.

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Appraisal Today

APRIL 12, 2024

Desktop Appraisals: Who, When, and Why Excerpts: The ability to identify property characteristics without a personal inspection is not a new concept. Insurance purposes: Lenders or other clients may order desktop appraisals for insurance purposes to determine the property’s replacement cost or insurable value.

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Realvals

JUNE 18, 2023

The LTV is a percentage that represents the amount of money to lend compared to the value of the home. Appraisers provide unbiased valuations that may help reduce any potential conflicts among beneficiaries. This independent valuation helps divide assets and avoid disputes in the divorce proceedings. This is also incorrect.

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Appraisal Today

OCTOBER 7, 2022

The eight percent who cite other valuation methods most often explained that they use a hybrid approach or mostly an exterior appraisal. Other risks include getting injured during an inspection, plus the risks we all have of a serious medical problem. Eleven percent cite evaluations (non-appraisal opinions of value).

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McKissock

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

.” “I try to analyze the property not only as an appraiser, but from the perspective of the owner/buyer and the lender/investor, giving me a broader perspective and hopefully resulting in a more credible valuation…The valuation process isn’t perfect, but it’s the best we have. Professional experience.

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Appraisal Today

MAY 26, 2023

Cosmetic repairs Examples MPR repairs Examples Conditions that require inspection Examples To read more, click here My comments: If you do FHA appraisals, read this blog post. I quit doing FHA appraisals in the mid-1980s because of the inspection requirements compared to conventional appraisals, that did not have the requirement.

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Appraisal Today

MAY 12, 2023

Fannie Mae will end up creating more instability for the trillions in the bond market – investors will have to process millions of valuations with the physical attributes of the home collected by unlicensed, uninsured, and unprepared individuals getting paid $10-$25 per inspection. Mortgage lending is very, very cyclical.

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Clear Capital

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

Then they dive into Freddie Mac’s long-anticipated research paper, “ Racial and Ethnic Valuation Gaps In Home Purchase Appraisals.” To create new capacity for the industry, new approaches to valuation that are faster and better, and less prone to bias. The home inspection took longer. It’s real estate.

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