Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

This legislation is an important first step towards broad modernization of VA appraisal processes and could make veterans’ home purchase offers more viable in today’s competitive housing market.”. The post House passes bill to modernize VA appraisals appeared first on HousingWire. A companion bill in the Senate, introduced by Sen.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler sat down with Kenon Chen, executive vice president of strategy and growth at Clear Capital , to talk about appraisal modernization and how technology is just part of the solution. SW: Is the end goal of appraisal modernization to replace appraisers?

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Housing Wire

MARCH 3, 2023

Real estate valuation technology provider Clear Capital on Thursday launched Universal Data Collection (UDC), a product designed to support appraisal modernization. The UDC product provides lenders with tools for scalability, interchangeability and loan management, according to a statement.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

The industry is buzzing with conversations around appraisal modernization — for good reason. Appraisal modernization reduces origination cycle time, bolsters appraiser capacity and helps lenders deliver a more seamless and transparent borrower experience. Here’s a quick rundown of how this modernization can support your success.

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 31, 2023

However, a year after the GSEs announced new appraisal modernization solutions, as they’re more widely adopted, questions arise. A look into GSE appraisal modernization efforts The GSEs have each offered appraisal waivers on eligible loans for several years. How do the solutions work? Why do we need them? But you already know this.

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Appraisal Buzz

OCTOBER 18, 2021

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? Collaborative valuation is a natural step in modern appraisal firms. Can it be abused?

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George Dell

OCTOBER 18, 2023

Appraisal modernization has been touted in different ways. Modernization” is a good word for marketing. But what is “modernization” selling? Is it selling modern technology? Standardized uniform data sets (UAD) are ever more detailed, subdivided, […] The post Is EBV© Real Modernization?

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 5, 2022

HousingWire recently spoke with Erin Reed, vice president of originations, valuations and operations at ServiceLink about approaching appraisal modernization in an innovative way while addressing logistical challenges along the way. . HousingWire: Why should lenders consider appraisal modernization and how can it benefit borrowers?

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

The movement to embrace appraisal modernization techniques also holds the promise of removing the potential for racial bias, better supporting efforts to remove valuation gaps that persist in minority neighborhoods. The modern appraisal movement is accelerating. Consider that, per recent research by Freddie Mac , 12.5%

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Housing Wire

JULY 27, 2022

In light of this, HousingWire CEO Clayton Collins recently sat down with Paul Doman, CEO at Accurate Group, to discuss mortgage lender profitability, as well as the modernization of title and appraisal processes and where there is opportunity for automation. . The post What is in the way of modernizing title and appraisal?

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Housing Wire

JULY 5, 2022

Real estate valuation technology company Clear Capital rolled out two application programming interfaces (APIs) that aim to make adopting and deploying modern valuation solutions easier, ultimately closing loans faster. The post Clear Capital launches APIs to make adopting modern valuations solutions easier appeared first on HousingWire.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 12, 2021

The modernization of mortgage originations in recent years has made customers expect a smart, push-button experience. Because Sagent’s modern platform lets lenders simply configure (rather than re-code) for real-time compliance changes. The post How modernized servicing creates customers for life appeared first on HousingWire.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 23, 2020

The AUS is built upon FHA’s Catalyst technology platform – a modernization initiative the company says will build trust through “reliable and accurate data, facilitating modern systems for the FHA program participant community.” It is modernization of the entire process.

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George Dell

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

Modernized Appraisal is a necessary part of coming lending regulation. The post Statistics: Part of Modernized Valuation? Some think old methods are just fine. Others think advanced quantitative methods are necessary. What to do? Descriptive statistics” they called it. Our teachers also showed us pretty […].

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Housing Wire

JULY 31, 2023

In the proposal’s supplementary information section, HUD explains that the rule as currently enforced is simply outdated, and does not account for modern methods of communication that would comply with the protection of the involved parties’ personal information.

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George Dell

MARCH 31, 2021

Postpone appraisal modernization. The post Postpone Modernization? We can do that later. Change and improvement should, normally, come from a profession. When a profession fails to bring improvement, eventually consumers/clients press for change. That’s what seems to have happened.

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Appraiserblogs

APRIL 18, 2024

Related Posts: Is the GSE's "Appraisal Modernization" Really Just… Mass Appraisal tend to exhibit a regressive nature. For an appraiser to arbitrarily go into another area to get "comps" merely… The post The One-Mile Rule: Prudent Policy or Modern Day Redlining? appeared on Appraisers Blogs.

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Appraiserblogs

MARCH 7, 2024

It is presented as part of the GSEs “Appraisal Modernization” initiative, which aims to streamline the mortgage appraisal process. It’s time to grab your popcorn and… The post Is the GSE’s “Appraisal Modernization” Really Just Mass Appraisal? appeared on Appraisers Blogs.

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George Dell

AUGUST 4, 2021

We have heard a lot about “modernizing” the appraisal process, particularly from the GSE’s (Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac). The post Modernizing Appraisal: How Do I Prepare? What is clear, is that the path is not clear. The GSEs, pressing for an improved valuation product, are in a difficult situation. On the other hand, they […].

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Appraisal Buzz

AUGUST 9, 2022

The letter urges federal regulators to “consider … The post Modernizing the Community Reinvestment Act appeared first on DSNews. The post Modernizing the Community Reinvestment Act appeared first on Appraisal Buzz.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 20, 2022

Senate this week passed a bill that streamlines the appraisal process for U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) mortgage loans. It is expected to be signed by President Joe Biden.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 30, 2022

With first hand knowledge of how complex and time consuming appraisals can be, Reggora is motivated to streamline and modernize the process, benefiting appraisers, lenders and buyers themselves. As appraisal modernization continues to take shape, Reggora is uniquely positioned to lead its customers through the ever changing landscape.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 22, 2021

The post DOJ, OCC, CFPB pledge to combat “modern-day redlining” appeared first on HousingWire. Exclusive access to the HW+ Slack community and virtual events. HousingWire Magazine delivered to your home or office. Become a member today. Already a member?

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Appraiserblogs

JANUARY 2, 2024

The Elephant I refer to is simply this: Fannie Mae’s modernization program is going to put a lot of appraisers out of business. I can hear the chorus of my fellow appraisers rising up… The post The Elephant In the Room: Fannie’s Modernization Program appeared on Appraisers Blogs. It’s all “lender centric”.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 27, 2021

Here it is: another article about appraisal modernization. The FHFA RFI responses to appraisal modernization are a treasure trove of insight into ideas and options for modernization from a wide variety of respondents. No doubt, investment in modernization is needed in the appraisal process.

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Appraisal Buzz

MAY 12, 2022

Time and time again, proverbs across time and cultures tell a tale of a protagonist who refused to get with the times by refusing to accept modern ways of doing business or new technologies. The post Investing in Appraisal Modernization Can Boost the Bottom Line appeared first on Appraisal Buzz.

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Appraisal Buzz

DECEMBER 17, 2021

The post Clear Capital Further Modernizes the Appraisal Process with ClearPhoto appeared first on Appraisal Buzz. The technology was developed by Clear Capital’s data science team to further streamline the appraisal process and equip lenders with technology that powers low-risk, high-quality decisions. At a time when the.

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Housing Wire

MAY 31, 2022

The variety of modern digital solutions offered by the homegenius family of companies helps add a level of quality and efficiency to nearly every point in the home buying and selling process, all the way from search to close and beyond. homegenius, Inc.,

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 26, 2022

The post Tech firm Polly bulks up to help modernize mortgage industry appeared first on HousingWire. “We want to help these lenders move away from spreadsheets and telephony and email as a transaction medium, and instead do everything in the cloud.”.

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Housing Wire

MAY 5, 2022

The post Ready or not, CRA modernization is at the door appeared first on HousingWire. “On the other hand, everyone, including banks and regulators, wanted to do something that was a tangible improvement about how we treat race in the CRA. Doing those two things is difficult.”.

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Appraisal Buzz

SEPTEMBER 17, 2021

This month marks an exciting milestone in Sagent’s modernization of mortgage servicing for America’s top banks and lenders. Below, I quickly detail these topics … The post Sagent’s Playbook to Modernize $1 Trillion in Mortgage Servicing appeared first on DSNews.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 6, 2021

The post In the race to modernize title, firms double down on software appeared first on HousingWire. That isn’t what Amazon does when you buy something. Just a couple of years ago this fully in-app checkout flow seemed like an impossible goal, but now it is starting to happen.”.

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 31, 2021

Consumer-First Servicing Modernization: Servicing comprises the vast majority of a customer’s borrowing lifecycle, and Sagent CARE brings the same modern experience borrowers get in the origination space to servicing, where lifetime customer relationships are managed and grown. They can also act fast and resolve hardships.

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Inman

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

Here's how to put a modern twist on traditional strategies. To get ahead, you have to stay rooted in proven practices while being ready to adapt to the inevitable change ahead, says luxury consultant Chris Pollinger.

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Appraiserblogs

MARCH 8, 2023

Appraisers, something – comparing and contrasting – dawned on me last week, after reading another news release titled “Dean Kelker: Appraisal Modernization is Starting to Gain Momentum“, which is basically pushing an “Enterprise” singular ‘agenda’ of valuation speed regardless of accuracy. Under the banner of “modernization.”

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Inman

JULY 7, 2023

The modern farmhouse, with its black and white exterior, board and batten, and classic interior is the style of the moment. Its rise coincides with a yearning for simpler times.

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Eppraisal

JANUARY 9, 2024

As a seasoned homeowner with a rich history of property acquisitions, the art of maintaining a timeless and modern aesthetic in your home may be a familiar journey. Here's a short list of essential priorities for homeowners looking to modernize.

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