How AVMs can power property valuations for home equity lending

In today’s challenging market, higher interest rates and home values have created a unique opportunity for…

Fannie Mae releases updates to Selling Guide

The newly-updated Fannie Mae Selling Guide for November has aimed to modernize special property eligibility and…

Sonu Mittal on Freddie Mac’s newest moves to lower lender, borrower costs

In the newest episode of the HousingWire Daily podcast, host Sarah Wheeler sits down with Freddie…

DOJ sues Rocket, appraisal companies over alleged discrimination

Another regulator has sued Rocket Mortgage for allegedly discriminating against a Black homeowner by undervaluing her…

Reggora says it will cover mortgage repurchase, LLPA losses tied to appraisal defects

Reggora CEO Brian Zitin said his company is looking to help mortgage lenders by removing the…

FHA announces updates to Catalyst software’s appraisal module

The Federal Housing Administration (FHA) announced on Friday that it has updated the Electronic Appraisal Delivery…

Appraisal Institute CEO fired following “secret” board meeting

Cindy Chance, the CEO of the Appraisal Institute, was terminated during what she described as a…

Five federal agencies finalize new guidance for ROVs

A coalition of five federal agencies — the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), the Federal Deposit…

‘Real Estate Insiders’ role play buyer and seller objections

A newly released episode of the Real Estate Insiders Unfiltered Podcast explores the future state of…

FHA updates tech portal to accommodate new appraisal policy

The Federal Housing Administration (FHA) this week announced that its FHA Connection (FHAC) portal — which…