Housing Wire

DECEMBER 11, 2020

Mortgage giant Fannie Mae extended its relaxed lending and appraisal standards put in place due to COVID-19 into the new year. The flexibilities surrounding verbal verification of employment and appraisals were originally set to expire on Dec. Are borrower-assisted inspections here to stay? 31, 2021. “We

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Appraisal Hub

MARCH 19, 2023

Mortgage lenders require assurance that they are issuing a loan commensurate to the value of the property. A property appraisal in Toronto will provide them with an accurate assessment of that home’s value. Appraisal Hub Inc.

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Appraisal Today

MARCH 15, 2024

Defining rural properties – USDA and GSEs Challenges of appraising rural properties Appraising rural properties presents unique challenges due to their diverse characteristics and market dynamics. Kiedrowski The most recent statistics show Value Acceptance accounts for up to 40% of all mortgage approvals.

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McKissock

DECEMBER 28, 2021

Traut notes that the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) announced in late October 2021 at the Mortgage Banker Association’s annual conference that banks and mortgage lenders will be able to use desktop appraisals in place of traditional appraisals for qualifying Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac backed mortgages.

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