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Appraiser of 35 years retiring from Stewart
Posted Date: Monday, July 13, 2020

After a long and distinguished career, Frank O’Neill, chief appraiser at Stewart Valuation, is retiring.

Valuation Review caught up with O’Neill, who shared with us his many fond memories as an appraiser, and what he plans to do heading into the retirement years.

Read on to find out what he told us.


Appraisers facing difficult business decisions, industry vet says
Posted Date: Wednesday, July 22, 2020

Clear Capital Chief Appraiser John Brenan shared the conflicts appraisers have as to how they conduct business during times of enormous change.

At times, Brenan said, these decisions are not easy.

Read on to learn more.


Most, least energy-expensive states revealed
Posted Date: Wednesday, July 22, 2020

With people indoors more than usual and driving up residential electric bills, the personal-finance website WalletHub released its report on 2020's Most & Least Energy-Expensive States. Read on to find out who made this list.


XS Financial announces acquisition closing
Posted Date: Wednesday, July 22, 2020

XS Financial Inc. said that it has closed the acquisition of a California Lenders License, through the purchase of a local entity in California. Read on to learn more.


CoreLogic announces April delinquency figures
Posted Date: Monday, July 20, 2020

The CoreLogic Loan Performance Insights reflects activity for April.

The report found that the 30 days or more delinquency rate for April was 6.1 percent.

Read on to learn more from the analysis.


FHA expands pandemic home retention measures
Posted Date: Monday, July 20, 2020

The Federal Housing Administration (FHA) has announced more ways to help single-family homeowners who are financially impacted by the pandemic to bring their mortgage current at the end of their COVID-19 forbearance. Read on for more from the FHA.


ASFMRA panel speaks to rural pandemic challenges
Posted Date: Wednesday, July 15, 2020

An American Society of Farm Managers & Rural Appraisers (ASFMRA) panel consisting of rural property professionals from across the nation shared their perspective on the impacts and challenges that COVID-19 brings for farm managers and rural appraisers during a recent webinar event.

Valuation Review reached out to Mark A. Lewis, co-manager of Lewis & Seely Appraisals, Inc. and Doug Hodge, a senior appraiser at Farmers National Co.

Read on to find out what we were told.


A year later, CFPB cites Townstone for ECOA violations
Posted Date: Wednesday, July 15, 2020

It took nearly a year, but the industry-changing lawsuit that sister publication The Title Report first reported has been filed, as the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau officially sued Townstone Financial for violations of the Equal Credit Opportunity Act (ECOA).

Townstone Financial is being charged with making statements during marketing ventures, including weekly radio shows and podcasts, that illegally discouraged prospective African-American applicants from applying to Townstone for mortgage loans, leading to violations of ECOA and redlining rules.

Read on for more.

 


NS3 Preview: Regulators, largest underwriter panel yet featured
Posted Date: Wednesday, July 15, 2020

Here is your sneak preview.

The 16th annual National Settlement Services Summit (NS3), slated for Sept. 1-3, will be highlighted in part by a pair of featured speakers from Washington regulators and the largest underwriter panel in the show’s history.

Read on for a preview of who will be presenting.


Many an adaptation over the years, retiring appraiser recalls
Posted Date: Wednesday, July 15, 2020

There is a lot to say and remember about a lengthy career.

Valuation Review hears more insight and fond memories from retiring appraiser Frank O’Neill, who is stepping aside after an illustrious 35-year career.

Read on to find out more and hear about the people who helped O’Neill along the way.


LoanLogics whitepaper details digital labor best practices
Posted Date: Wednesday, July 15, 2020

LoanLogics has released a whitepaper explaining how mortgage lenders can employ digital labor more effectively with human staff.

Also, more flexibility was introduced as to their digital workforce growing and more strategically using verified loan file data to power even more sophisticated automated solutions.

Read on to learn more.


Valuation execs say retail inventory surprisingly healthy
Posted Date: Wednesday, July 15, 2020

Retail inventory valuations bounced back quickly in May and June, as large numbers of Americans responded to retail re-openings by hunting for bargains at liquidation sales, according to executives from Tiger Capital Group.


Firm launches virtual estimating tool
Posted Date: Wednesday, July 15, 2020

Property Damage Appraisers Inc. has introduced a virtual estimating tool, resulting in a 60 percent increase in virtual estimates industry-wide. Read on to learn more.


Business founder outlines mindsets, activities for appraisal success
Posted Date: Monday, July 13, 2020

At the Valuation 20/20 virtual conference, Valuation Review heard a presentation from Blaine Feyen.

Feyen is the founder of the Real Value Coaching Academy, who spoke to specifics that appraisers can follow and adopt to make their businesses successful.

Read on to find out what Feyen said to the attendees.


Appraiser discusses proposed ANSI standards
Posted Date: Monday, July 13, 2020

A specific set of standards applies to almost everything people do.

What happens when these standards change?

Appraiser Qualifications Board Certified USPAP instructor Bryan Reynolds gave his expertise on the subject matter during an interview, and then shared his thoughts with Valuation Review pertaining to new national square footage standards.


Ellie Mae: Purchase activity rise, interest rates at all-time low
Posted Date: Monday, July 13, 2020

Interest rates declined from April to May, resulting in millennials securing the lowest average interest rate on 30-year loans since Ellie Mae began tracking the data in January 2016, according to the Ellie Mae Millennial Tracker. Read on to learn more.


Company offers ID theft protection during pandemic
Posted Date: Monday, July 13, 2020

IDIQ has offered three months of its industry-leading services to those impacted by the coronavirus pandemic at no cost, then 50 percent off each following month the company announced. Read on to learn more.


Boston-area appraiser takes over as ASA president
Posted Date: Monday, July 13, 2020

Lorrie Beaumont, owner of Westwood, Mass.-based LB Appraisal Associates, Inc., began her one-year term as international president for the American Society of Appraisers effective July 1, 2020. Read on to learn more about this appointment.


Fannie Mae exec says 90 percent of modified appraisals done right
Posted Date: Wednesday, July 8, 2020

One cannot argue that around March 2020, our country would face unprecedented challenges as a result of the COVID-19 coronavirus.

Fannie Mae’s Collateral Policy Director Lyle Radke shared with Valuation Review his perspective on the temporary flexibilities Fannie provided in terms of appraisal requirements.

Read on to find out more.


CoreLogic rejects buyout proposal from Cannae Holdings
Posted Date: Wednesday, July 8, 2020

The CoreLogic Inc. board of directors unanimously rejected the unsolicited proposal from Senator Investment Group LP and Cannae Holdings Inc. this week.

The initial proposal was received on June 26 for $7 billion.

Read on for more details and reaction to this announcement.


Company exec defines new inspection tool for appraisers
Posted Date: Wednesday, July 8, 2020

The latest technology tools to assist appraisers have become so vital in moving the profession forward. With appraisers limited to exterior inspections only, companies providing alternative solutions have been more than a sight for sore eyes.

Valuation Review spoke with EXOS Valuations-ServiceLink product manager and vice president Phillip King on what his company is making available to appraisers to ease the burden during these difficult times.

Read on for more information.


PropMix integrates with ACI
Posted Date: Wednesday, July 8, 2020

PropMix.io has integrated with ACI, a member of the First American family of companies and leading solutions provider in the valuation industry for more than 30 years, to deliver Market Conditions Advisor via ACI’s appraisal software platform, ACI Report. Read on to learn more.


CoreLogic raises second quarter 2020 financial guidance
Posted Date: Wednesday, July 8, 2020

CoreLogic has increased financial guidance for the second quarter, according to a company release. Read on to learn more from the report.


Evolve Mortgage Services added to Fitch list
Posted Date: Wednesday, July 8, 2020

Evolve Mortgage Services has been designated as an “acceptable” third-party review firm by Fitch Ratings for loans included in residential mortgage-backed securities that Fitch rates, the company announced in a release. Read on to learn more.


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