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  Appraising retail property requires more financial info-Part IIWednesday, February 20, 2019 Valuation Review continues its conversation with Franz Ross and Sergio Lo Presti.
The real estate appraiser and regional appraisal firm partner offer more advice for appraisers when determining value on retail and other specific property types.
Read Part II of the story for more information. |
 MBA reacts to proposed appraisal threshold increaseWednesday, February 20, 2019 The Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA), in a letter dated Feb. 5 to the federal financial regulators, outlined its support of the proposed changes to the appraisal threshold for residential real estate transactions, pointing out that appraisals still need to be done to provide the quality of data that automated valuation models or other technology platforms use to help perform evaluations. |
 Six organizations oppose threshold increaseWednesday, February 20, 2019 The American Society of Appraisers, along with five additional organizations, filed additional comments with federal banking regulators.
The filing urged the agencies to abandon a proposed increase in the residential appraisal threshold from $250,000 to $400,000.
Read on to learn more about what these organizations are saying. |
Stewart appoints director of lender salesWednesday, February 20, 2019 Stewart Title appointed Rich Kuegler to the role of national director of lender sales. In his new role, Kuegler will be responsible for sales and business development strategy for Stewart’s lender channel, amongst other assignments. Read on to learn more.
FHA loan available for new purchases, first-time buyersWednesday, February 20, 2019 Texas Premier Mortgage recently launched a Federal Housing Administration loan program for new purchasers and first-time homebuyers, emphasizing the need to find the newest and best mortgage loan products available to the consumer. Read on to learn more.
Study reveals the best cities for first-time homebuyersWednesday, February 20, 2019 LendingTree released its study on the best cities for first-time homebuyers, ranking the 50 largest metros in the U.S. by how friendly they are for first-time homebuyers. Read on to find out where the best location is to buy.
 Valuation company acquires third-party businessMonday, February 18, 2019 Consolidated Analytics announced its acquisition of Carrington Property Services.
The transaction, which was finalized Feb. 1, broadens Consolidated Analytics’ scope of services and enhances its value proposition to its lender, GSE, servicer and capital markets clients.
Read on to learn more about this key industry acquisition.
 CoreLogic introduces enhanced solutions for lendersMonday, February 18, 2019 CoreLogic announced an enhanced title and closing solution.
The product is for lenders incorporated into the industry standard Collateral Management System (CMS).
Read on to learn more.
 Company acquires share of top appraisal firmMonday, February 18, 2019 Peoples Company earlier announced it acquired a share of Value Midwest.
In coming to this agreement, Peoples Company increases their team of expert appraisers with deep agricultural experience, while Value Midwest harnesses Peoples Company’s existing brokerage, land management and investment services.
Read on to learn more about this acquisition.
Ginnie Mae sanctions lender over VA loan prepaymentsMonday, February 18, 2019 Ginnie Mae recently announced it has taken action against loanDepot on grounds that its prepayment speeds on Veterans Affairs loans did not conform to the industry averages. Read on to learn more.
Churchill Mortgage names chief compliance officerMonday, February 18, 2019 Churchill Mortgage announced a promotion regarding the position of chief compliance officer. Read on to find out who this individual is, and how this move enhances the company.
Tyler Technologies’ agreement focuses on appraisal servicesMonday, February 18, 2019 Tyler Technologies Inc. announced it signed an agreement valued at more than $5 million under which Franklin County, Ohio, will use CLT Appraisal Services for its triennial property appraisal. Read on to learn more about this agreement.
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