Underwriter also doing Appraisal Review?
A recent submission is answered in today's newsletter. So I received this note the other day: Hi Ben - I recently met with other members...
Small bank appraisal exemption and Brokering Reverse Mortgages in Massachusetts
Two for the price of one, well, none actually ... Couple of quick issues ... 1.What's the advantage of being a "small" institution under...
Can you order the appraisal before getting intent-to-proceed?
Looking for ways to speed up the mortgage process, perhaps only in special cases where you're willing to gamble on a good borrower? We...
Mandatory reporting of appraiser misconduct under Dodd-Frank
Just a brief look at a lender's obligation to report an appraiser for misconduct, and an example to put it into perspective. Happy New...
How accurate are your appraisals?
"Gone are the days when people just looked at the last line of the appraisal," says Rich Jackmauh, a 35-year veteran of the mortgage...