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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…