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These mortgage lenders have cut jobs in 2022

Housing Wire

JUNE 6, 2022

It’s a tough time for mortgage lenders. A rapid rise in mortgage rates and a big drop in origination volume has led to thousands of industry job losses over the last six months. Nonbank lenders such as Pennymac , Mr. Cooper , loanDepot , Guaranteed Rate , Fairway Independent Mortgage , Interfirst Mortgage Co.,

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Opinion: Why aren’t more commercial brokerages seeking affiliated arrangements?

Housing Wire

MARCH 15, 2024

In fact, there aren’t many mortgage lenders, builders or real estate brokerages that haven’t at least fleetingly entertained the notion. Office buildings, retail spaces, industrial complexes and other CRE properties generally command higher price tags and offer greater revenue-generating potential compared to residential properties.

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Six Essential Steps to Commercial Real Estate Success

Cleveland Appraisal Blog

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

Some states may even require the completion of a specific training program before you can apply for licensure. Whether it’s a residential building or a retail mall, you want to attract tenants and clients so that you can start generating profit. Setting Yourself Up for Success in Real Estate Development. Invest in marketing.

Real Estate Development Appraisal Contracts

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Why Appraisal Workfiles Are Important

Appraisal Today

APRIL 5, 2024

NOTE: Please scroll down to read the other topics in this long blog post on appraiser discrimination lawsuit, waivers, staying positive with slow business, appraiser’s economic forecast, unusual homes, mortgage origination stats, etc. Lanham, 20/20 Valuations, and loanDepot.com, U.S. District Court, Maryland.

Appraisal Contracts Business Construction

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Appraisal Institute Counters Flawed Appraiser Bias Narrative

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. There are 12 principal forms used for a mortgage origination appraisal. bath, 5,258 sq.ft.

Appraisal Contracts Valuation Design

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Appraiser Liability Risks

Appraisal Today

JUNE 23, 2023

NOTE: Please scroll down to read the other topics in this long blog post on AVMs and AI, good appraisal book, Real estate market, Fannie, non-lender appraisals, unusual homes, mortgage origination stats, etc. A home valued too high can lock a homeowner into an unaffordable mortgage and increase the risk of foreclosure.

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Desktop Appraisals: Who, When, and Why

Appraisal Today

APRIL 12, 2024

Retrospective appraisals, drive-by (exterior inspection) appraisals, and valuations from plans and specifications, are all valuation assignments where an appraiser develops an appraisal opinion without personally inspecting the property. April 10, 2024) — Mortgage applications increased 0.1 baths, 14,450 sq.ft.,

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Appraising Historical Homes

Appraisal Today

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Historical Properties and Their Unique Appraisal Approaches Excerpts: Appraising historical properties involves a complex interplay of factors, making it a specialized field within real estate valuation. Many downtown mixed-use buildings (retail and apartments) are in my city. Restrictions are from the city, the county, and the state.

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The Necessity of a Commercial Engagement Letter

Dart Appraisal

APRIL 30, 2021

Vacant land, retail, industrial, multi-family, etc. . It is essential to utilize qualified and trained individuals for all valuations. Dart Appraisal Discusses Appraisal Changes On Reverse Mortgages. The following are typical must-knows for an appraiser before accepting a commercial assignment: What is the property type?

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Quality Adjustments for Appraisers

Appraisal Today

JUNE 9, 2023

NOTE: Please scroll down to read the other topics in this long blog post on adapting to changes in appraisal, appraisal volume, unusual homes, mortgage origination stats, etc. == Contemporary Home in the Hamptons (NY) for $27.5M Just like appraising, if you don’t get trained correctly, it is hard to change later. baths, 9,700 sq.ft.

Appraisal Advertising Real Estate Contracts

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Appraisers: Watch for Concessions and Kickbacks

Appraisal Today

JUNE 2, 2023

NOTE: Please scroll down to read the other topics in this long blog post on FHA and ADUs, non-lender appraisals, unusual homes, mortgage origination stats, etc. == How to survive when business is slow McKissock Survey Excerpts: How can you bolster your appraisal business during a slow real estate market? Mortgage applications decreased 3.7

Appraisal Contracts Real Estate Agent Sellers

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2024 Updated UAD and URAR – What does It Mean for You?

Appraisal Today

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

The overall timeline has not changed; however, we wanted to provide the industry with more milestone details to help in development, testing and training to prepare for the new UAD and Uniform Residential Appraisal Report (URAR). At the same time, affordability challenges will persist at higher mortgage rate levels.

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What is Your Appraiser Level? Why Does It Make a Difference?

Appraisal Today

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

NOTE: Please scroll down to read the other topics in this long blog post – Bias, Cost cutting, slow business, unusual homes, mortgage origination stats, etc. AMCs had taken over the mortgage-lending work. They also fail to note the size of these under-valuations. Budget cuts. Retraction. Or hit the reply button.

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Appliances for FHA appraisals

Appraisal Today

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

Appraisers Riding the Waves of Up and Down Mortgage Rates Appraisal Business Tips Humor for Appraisers Click here to subscribe to our FREE weekly appraiser email newsletter and get the latest appraisal news!! His law practice is dedicated to valuation issues. MORTGAGE LENDING IS VERY, VERY CYCLICAL. Lee Miller.

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Freddie Advice: How to Avoid Using “Bad” Words

Appraisal Today

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

NOTE: Please scroll down to read the other topics in this long blog post on effect of low rates on existing home loans, Liability, Bias, FHA manufactured home changes, unusual homes, mortgage origination stats, etc. In summary, we found that: Only 29% of mortgage borrowers told us that they plan to stay in their homes longer.

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Why Buy Commercial Real Estate? Deep Dive Into 6 Sought-After Property Types!

The Robert Weiler Company

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

NOI is a figure – not a calculation – that is, the amount of income the asset yields after operating expenses (including vacancy and loss) and before the mortgage is paid. Planes, Trains, Automobiles, and More: Transportation links are essential for any industrial space or commercial properties for lease.

Real Estate Retail Investing Tenants

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UAD and Forms Redesign Update for Appraisers

Appraisal Today

DECEMBER 15, 2023

Wells Fargo, other mortgage lenders under scrutiny for mortgage pricing exceptions: CNBC December 11, 2023 Excerpts: Wells Fargo, once the largest mortgage lender in America, was accused of discrimination through the common industry practice of offering mortgage loan discounts to select borrowers, CNBC reported.

Appraisal Contracts Business Mortgage

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FHA: Cosmetic vs. MPR Repairs

Appraisal Today

MAY 26, 2023

NOTE: Please scroll down to read the other topics in this long blog post on appraisal “modernization”, bias hearing, bad appraiser, USPAP, unusual homes, mortgage origination stats, etc. == Appraiser pleads guilty in $1.3B billion tax fraud scheme. I believe it will only make them more accurate and more efficient.

Easement Contracts Appraisal Inspection

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NAR: Appraisal License Equivalency Credit for RE Agents?

Appraisal Today

DECEMBER 2, 2022

which can relate to valuation. I don’t know if Realtors can be re-trained to see value rather than price. I know some successful agents who were trained as appraisers and appraised for awhile. In the early 90’s, he spent time in Moscow and Bulgaria training appraisers, as well as hosting some of them here.

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Chat GPT For Fannie Form Appraisal Reports

Appraisal Today

MAY 19, 2023

NOTE: Please scroll down to read the other topics in this long blog post on hybrid appraisals, business tips, UAD info from Freddie, Fannie modernization, non-lender appraisals, unusual homes, mortgage origination stats, etc. = If you started appraising before AMCs took over, such as mortgage brokers, you had to do some marketing.

Appraisal Business Contracts Real Estate

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What is a residential complex property?

Appraisal Today

DECEMBER 23, 2022

NOTE: Please scroll down to read the other topics in this long blog post on unusual homes, mortgage origination stats, etc. NOTE: Please scroll down to read the other topics in this long blog post on mortgage rate forecast, Humor, adjustments, George Dell, unusual homes, mortgage origination stats, etc. ==. Very funny!!

Appraisal Contracts Mortgage Modernization

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Fannie Mae: No Appraisals Required? 3-10-23

Appraisal Today

MARCH 31, 2023

Fannie Mae: Appraisals are no longer the default option: Value Acceptance replaces Appraisal Waiver Fannie Mae updated its Selling Guide on March 1 to include more options for property valuations, saying that they are “moving away from implying that an appraisal is a default requirement.” And that’s the way it is – March 1, 2023.

Appraisal Contracts Inspection Clients

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What level appraiser are you?

Appraisal Today

OCTOBER 13, 2023

Depending on how you were trained, at the beginner level you typically view appraisals as forms — forms with checkboxes to be checked or left blank. To read more, click here My comments : Location within a school district can be an important valuation factor. October 11, 2023) — Mortgage applications increased 0.6

Appraisal Law Contracts Business

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What Do Appraisers Look For in a Sales Contract?

Appraisal Today

APRIL 2, 2023

NOTE: Please scroll down to read the other topics in this long blog post on Fannie Update: UAD and New “Forms”, concessions, non-lender appraisals, unusual homes, mortgage origination stats, etc. The May issue of Appraisal Today will have a review of an excellent book: The Valuation of Condominiums, Cooperatives, and PUDs.

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