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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 initiative will “seek to address fair lending concerns on a broader geographic scale than the DOJ has ever before,” Garland said.

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Modernizing Appraisals: Collaborative Valuation

Appraisal Buzz

This article was originally published in the Fall 2021 Appraisal Buzz Magazine here. Our profession has been abuzz the last year or two with regards to the GSEs being mandated to modernize the appraisal profession. Why are appraisers essentially being excluded from the conversation about modernizing the profession?

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HW+ Member Spotlight: Amanda Hill

Housing Wire

Amanda Hill: Lenders see appraisal modernization as a top priority by Maria Volkova. Amanda Hill: My first job for a small but innovative bank when I was still in college…I started as a teller, but when I was bored, they taught me to assist in other areas and lending captured my interest! To become an HW+ member, click here.

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HW+ Member Spotlight: Chris Mozilo of Newrez

Housing Wire

At a small mortgage banker, leadership has to know all aspects of lending. Chris Mozilo: If I didn’t go into mortgage lending, I would have likely become an architect. Specifically mid-century modern designs with clean lines that serve a simple function have been a favorite of mine well before they became popular again in recent years.

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Why Diversify? Multiple Streams, Multiple Dreams!

Appraisal Buzz

This article is featured in the 2023 edition of the Appraisal Buzz Magazine. Some other features we have in our magazine include Buzztoon comics, as well as crazy stories from appraisers and readers like you! If you want to make sure you are receiving the print version of the Appraisal Buzz magazine in your mailbox, sign up HERE.

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Opinion: the future of digital workflows combines flexibility with personalization

Housing Wire

For those in the mortgage space, there are a myriad of technology solutions claiming to help streamline lending operations and improve efficiency. Ensuring that the use of technology in workflows is available, intuitive and smooth for all users will lead to a better overall lending experience. Click here to view the full issue.

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Introducing the HousingWire 2020 Tech Trendsetters

Housing Wire

This diverse group of tech professionals helped to bring about the long-awaited modernization of the housing industry. One of the 2020 Tech Trendsetters, Kallol Das worked quickly to shift digital lending tech provider Blend’s product roadmap to its rapidly-changing client needs. The rest of this content is for HW+ members.