Housing Wire

MAY 24, 2022

A Fannie Mae survey published in mid-May found that mortgage lenders see value in appraisal modernization, specifically in the implementation of non-traditional appraisals and inspection-based appraisal waivers. However, they have several more pressing priorities when it comes to what they’re investing in.

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Appraisal Buzz

JULY 15, 2024

Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac are not designing the software for the future, but they have provided the specification for the Uniform Appraisal Data set (UAD) they want to receive. It is up to appraisal software companies to develop solutions to provide this specific data set. at the very beginning.

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McKissock

OCTOBER 12, 2021

” The terms “entrepreneurial incentive” and “entrepreneurial profit” are typically discussed in terms of investment property, but the principles involved can also be applied to the many fixer-uppers—whether the buyer is a “purely investor type” or an “owner occupied investor type.”

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AmeriMac

MARCH 29, 2024

Reverse mortgages are becoming an increasingly popular financial tool for homeowners over the age of 62 who want to access equity in their homes. One important aspect of the reverse mortgage process is the appraisal, which determines the value of the property and plays a crucial role in determining the size of the loan.

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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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