Clear Capital

MAY 10, 2023

In support of the appraisal modernization policy changes, it’s imperative that we are able to provide lenders with an efficient and seamless experience,” said Kenon Chen , EVP of Strategy and Growth at Clear Capital. For borrowers, this modernization can provide upfront value certainty and reduced costs for eligible loans.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 18, 2022

This week’s HW+ member spotlight features John Brenan, vice president of Valuation Policy and chief appraiser at Clear Capital. At Clear Capital, Brenan oversees the quality of the company’s appraisal and valuation products and implements changes to continually evolve the program. .

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McKissock

MARCH 24, 2022

On March 23, 2022, the Interagency Task Force on Property Appraisal and Valuation Equity (PAVE) released a report entitled “Action Plan to Advance Property Appraisal and Valuation Equity.” Pages 5 and 6 of the report set forth 21 recommendations, termed “Agency Actions to Advance Valuation Equity.” Stay tuned.

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

The calculations reached by CubiCasa technology are aligned with American National Standards Institute standards and the technology can be used without prior training by anyone with a smartphone. How do remote valuation solutions benefit appraisers? Class Valuation also has digital floor plan capabilities.

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Appraisal Buzz

JUNE 10, 2021

Through the partnership with SkillBridge, Clario’s training program will upskill and employ 35 active service members transitioning to civilian life in the next 12 months. To apply for the training program, visit this website. We specialize in real estate valuations for the mortgage lending and financial services industries.

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 23, 2022

HousingWire recently spoke with Kenon Chen, Executive Vice President of Corporate Strategy at Clear Capital, about desktop appraisal adoption and appraisal modernization. The quality and accuracy of modern appraisals have proved to be on par with, or better than, the traditional process, all while reducing turn time by 5 days on average.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 23, 2021

Over the years the real estate appraisal workforce has experienced a shortage and has fallen behind to attract new entrants to replace those retiring due to high barriers of entry such as training, cost, and licensure regulations. HW: How does ValueLink technology modernize the appraisal practices?

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Clear Capital

MARCH 2, 2023

Clear Capital Announces Universal Data Collection in Support of Fannie Mae Appraisal Modernization Policy Changes UDC data set provides lenders with immediate national scalability, interchangeability and less complexity for loan management Reno, Nev. Clear Capital is a leading provider of hybrid appraisals for mortgage origination.

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Clear Capital

AUGUST 24, 2022

Now you can order BPOs through your system utilizing Property Valuation API — Clear Capital’s all-in-one valuation suite — and receive the BPO results as data and/or an easy-to-read pdf report. And with Property Valuation API, you can easily initiate a hold, cancel, or request a revision effortlessly if something changes.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 30, 2022

ClearInsight and CubiCasa have revolutionized property data collection for remote valuations — state-credentialed appraisers and trained property data collectors can capture the detailed property data needed for a desktop appraisal using just a mobile phone. Duane Andrews, CEO, Clear Capital. lenders and nearly every mortgage investor.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 13, 2024

Called RAIA, Offrs AI chat tool uses conversational AI trained by licensed agents to qualify leads for you. Visit Tidio Property valuation and market analysis AI-supported property valuation and market analysis tools give real estate agents a decisive edge in quickly and accurately determining property values and understanding market trends.

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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. A trained and vetted third party can perform the data collection.

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Clear Capital

MARCH 1, 2022

Enhanced program designed to accelerate adoption of modern appraisal solutions by lenders. What that means for Clear Capital is offering solutions that are battle tested to a wider group of industry players, including other valuation companies, because we trust in the benefits of the larger mission and its positive impact on homeowners.” .

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Housing Wire

JULY 12, 2022

Its appraisal modernization pilot, which used hybrid appraisals, showed an 18% point reduction in confirmation bias compared with traditional appraisals, which rely on human observations and, as such, potentially could be riddled with overt or subconscious bias. The State of Appraisals in 2022.

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Clear Capital

FEBRUARY 2, 2022

Over the past few years, leading companies from across the industry have modernized and transformed how appraisals are manufactured to streamline the lending process and improve the borrower’s experience. Today’s Selling Guide update for 1004 Desktop appraisals signal the industry-wide adoption of modern appraisal methodologies.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 20, 2021

.” From the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA): “While MBA supports the ongoing development of such tools, MBA also acknowledges the need for appraisers and lenders to provide some level of oversight and due diligence to preserve the overall quality of the data referenced in future valuations. The axe can do nothing on its own.

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AmeriMac

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

If you are a lender or a borrower, you might be familiar with the valuation options available through Freddie Mac. It is a streamlined appraisal process designed to provide lenders and borrowers with a more efficient and cost-effective way of obtaining property valuations. How does ACE + PDR Function?

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Housing Wire

JULY 12, 2022

HousingWire sat down with Bell to learn about how the VA is working to revamp the image of the loans it offers, how it plans to modernize its appraisal processes, how it coordinates with other agencies, and whether its COVID-19 partial claim program will get an extension. JB: We just approved a brand new training department for VA.

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Appraisal Buzz

AUGUST 2, 2021

Make sure you take a look at our schedule for Valuation Expo – we’ve included a code for $100 off of any Valuation Expo Pass! Find out first-hand from Jillian White, Chief Valuation Officer of Better and appraiser, as she talks about her varying viewpoints as a lender, appraiser, and homeowner as it relates to racial bias.

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 11, 2023

Appraisal modernization is a hot topic right now, but updating the appraisal process is easier said than done. Freddie Mac’s appraisal modernization strategy With these challenges in mind, Freddie Mac continues to work on modernizing the appraisal process for lenders that deliver loans to Freddie Mac.

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Clear Capital

MARCH 22, 2023

Written by NEXT Fannie Mae has approved six firms to handle its new valuation process, which removes traditional appraisers from the equation. They include Accurate Group, Black Knight, Class Valuation, Clear Capital, Mueller Services, Inc., and Solidifi.

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Appraisal Buzz

APRIL 15, 2024

Using the form structure, GSEs have been ingesting these eclectic abbreviations to develop a large database of residential valuation. Additionally, the need for technology upgrades and training to adapt to these new systems poses a challenge, especially for smaller firms or individual appraisers.

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Clear Capital

JULY 14, 2023

As the real estate and mortgage industries work to modernize the home valuation process, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac continue to offer new alternatives to the traditional home appraisal. We’ll dive into the details to help lenders gain the confidence to take advantage of this new valuation innovation. What is an appraisal waiver?

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 8, 2022

In a December 2020 request for information, FHFA highlighted potential benefits of desktop appraisals, including assisting training of new appraiser trainees, and alleviating appraiser shortages in rural and high-volume areas. It also pointed out potential pitfalls of a non-traditional approach.

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McKissock

MARCH 6, 2023

Most important and relevant to appraisers was the first topic, titled “Valuation modernization,” which is an update to the Selling Guide that allows more options for valuation, including alternatives to traditional appraisals. The Announcement also addresses hybrid appraisals , which are certainly not new.

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McKissock

MARCH 6, 2023

Most important and relevant to appraisers was the first topic, titled “Valuation modernization,” which is an update to the Selling Guide that allows more options for valuation, including alternatives to traditional appraisals. The Announcement also addresses hybrid appraisals , which are certainly not new.

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Birmingham Appraisal

AUGUST 2, 2023

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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DataMaster

FEBRUARY 3, 2021

The RFI contains 4 components: The Uniform Appraisal Dataset (UAD) and the design of appraisal forms Automated Valuation Models (AVMs) and appraisal waivers Valuation differences by borrower and neighborhood ethnic makeup Appraisal modernization. Appraisal Modernization. The Detractors. Some disagree with the overhaul.

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Clear Capital

JUNE 28, 2022

Reno, NV — June 28, 2022 — Clear Capital , a national real estate valuation technology company, today announced the launch of two Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Property Valuation API and Risk Assessment API.

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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

APRIL 11, 2023

The research and analysis that a well-trained professional appraiser can provide you with will include important information above and beyond their opinion of the market value of the property they are appraising. Slap a few sales in a report, and make a few guesstimate adjustments to come up with their opinion of a property’s value?

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Appraisal Today

APRIL 19, 2024

For too long, appraisers have faced sweeping claims that their valuations are biased against certain groups, despite appraisers’ ethical standards, rigorous training, and lack of financial stake in transactions. In his private practice, Durbin focuses on complex residential valuation challenges. bath, 5,258 sq.ft.

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Housing Wire

MAY 20, 2021

Inaccurate appraisals and valuations can impact the type of mortgage financing a potential buyer receives, whether a seller commands a fair value when selling their home, or whether a homeowner has opportunities to tap into home equity. So, what can be done to mitigate bias and inequality in the valuation process?

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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. The changes will impact just about everything and everyone in the collateral valuation space.

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Clear Capital

AUGUST 22, 2023

With ACE+ PDR, additional property information is physically collected on-site by trained property data collectors using the Freddie Mac property dataset, in lieu of an appraisal. Read our full blog post about ACE+ PDR to learn more about this collation valuation option. What is Freddie Mac’s bACE API?

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Clear Capital

MAY 2, 2022

ClearInsight and CubiCasa have revolutionized property data collection for remote valuations — state-credentialed appraisers and trained property data collectors can capture the detailed property data needed for a desktop appraisal using. just a mobile phone.

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Clear Capital

MARCH 1, 2023

Written by Sarah Wheeler Fannie Mae updated its Selling Guide on Wednesday to include more options for property valuations, saying that they are “moving away from implying that an appraisal is a default requirement.” We are on a journey of continuous improvement to make the home valuation process more efficient and accurate.

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Clear Capital

JULY 28, 2021

To fulfill its mission, NAMMBA provides programs and initiatives to introduce minorities and women into the mortgage industry, including recruiting, advisory, networking, and training for enterprises and individual professionals. Clear Capital increases commitment to better serve today’s rapidly changing housing market. ORLANDO, Fla.

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