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Financial services firm Consolidated Analytics acquires Real Info

Housing Wire

a provider of property data and valuation technology solutions. With the acquisition , Consolidated Analytics expands its valuation solutions, offering clients tools — from data and analytics to appraisals — to predict market value and access a more comprehensive selection of collateral assessment products, the company said.

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How fine-tuning MSR valuations can help lenders improve decision-making

Housing Wire

Lenders reported significant origination volume in the first quarter of 2021, but as rates change and the market shifts to a more purchase-driven origination environment, lenders need to carefully monitor margins and profitability. Historically, mortgage servicing rights (MSR) have been valued once per month or once per quarter.

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Pressure to Hit the Purchase Price: 5 Resources for Appraisers

McKissock

Here are five excellent resources offered by McKissock Learning—including a Pro-Series webinar on Wednesday, March 17, 2021, “ The Market Value Doesn’t Support the Contract Price, Now What? ”. Webinar: The Market Value Doesn’t Support the Contract Price, Now What? Sign up now. CE course: Avoiding Mortgage Fraud.

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Choosing the Right Appraiser: A Guide for Agents, Attorneys, Accountants, and Homeowners

Birmingham Appraisal

Whether you’re a homeowner looking to make improvements, an agent who needs a pre-listing appraisal, or an attorney or accountant who requires a certified appraisal, a well-qualified and experienced appraiser is essential for accurate property valuation.

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Impact of COVID-19 On Appraisals

Simonson Real Estate

COVID-19 Market Analysis – Insights and Impact Analysis. The client should be clear that the assessment is performed at a point in time and that the market value opinion is – as of a specific date – the effective date. What are Banks Lending On? Key Language in Letter of Transmittal. Regional Analysis is Relevant.

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Why Agents Should Share Their CMA With The Appraiser

Birmingham Appraisal

While agents and appraisers cannot discuss value we can talk about the property and why they may have priced it at what they did. One tool the agent uses to price the property is the Comparative Market Analysis or CMA, and by sharing this with the appraiser they can better understand what went into the agent’s pricing strategy.

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A loan officer’s ultimate guide to appraisal modernization

Housing Wire

For example, Class Valuation , one of the nation’s largest AMCs, provides its data collectors with imagery technology that creates a digital twin of the property. In its selling guide announcement , Fannie Mae wrote, “We are on a journey of continuous improvement to make the home valuation process more efficient and accurate.