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Opinion: The role of the LO will soon be very different

Housing Wire

The changing role of the LO One of the strongest indicators of this transformation is the changing role of the loan officer (LO). The LO as an “order taker” vs. a financial advisor Unlike top producers in many other industries, mortgage LOs were not completely sidelined by the pandemic. That tactic won’t succeed today.

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Hot Seat: Bryan Bellacosa of ServiceLink

Housing Wire

Bryan Bellacosa: Anticipating that foreclosure moratoriums will lift sometime during 2021, real estate investors and servicers need to be prepared for an increase in defaulted loans. The platform leverages a proprietary blend of artificial intelligence and machine learning.

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How Does the VA Appraisal Panel Operate?

McKissock

A VA loan permits an eligible veteran to borrow up to 103.3% The VA uses state-licensed or state-certified appraisers to provide opinions of value for the homes on which it guarantees the mortgages. In order to complete a VA appraisal , you must be on the VA panel. VA appraisal panel vs. FHA appraisal roster.

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VA Approves Desktops and Exterior-Only Appraisals

Appraisal Today

VA Approves Desktops and Exterior-Only Appraisals. The use of a Desktop Appraisal may allow an appraiser from outside the market area, but with appropriate credentials for the jurisdiction of the property, to complete the assignment when no local VA fee panel appraiser is available.”. “The Are you doing VA appraisals?

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Fannie Mae vs. Freddie Mac

Assurance Financial

Below, we will explore the differences between Freddie vs. Fannie and how to determine which may be right for you. Its purpose is to provide liquidity and stability to the housing market by buying mortgages from home loan lenders and securitizing them into mortgage-backed securities (MBS) that are sold to investors. What Is Fannie Mae?

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How to Find Comps With Few Sales

Appraisal Today

I have found that there is always something to learn. Click here == Why I am an Appraiser What I like about appraising I have always been curious and wanted to learn new things. I researched and learned about the market. In other words, every state “tip” Fannie is sending has been preceded by a buyback of the loan in question.

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NAR Member Survey on Appraisal Data Collectors

Appraisal Today

Data Collectors: Appraisers vs. Uber Drivers Appraisal Business Tips Humor for Appraisers Click here to subscribe to our FREE weekly appraiser email newsletter and get the latest appraisal news!! Very few AMC appraisers today want to do the marketing required or learn how to do them. At least I would have some independent photos.