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Desktop Appraisals Are Here to Stay – FHFA Announces

Are you keeping up with the digital mortgage industry?

Big news came on desktop appraisals came out of the 2021 Mortgage Bankers Association Annual Convention and Expo. Sandra Thompson, acting director of the FHFA, announced Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac will permanently allow desktop appraisals to be conducted remotely. Desktop appraisals and hybrid appraisals (desktop +... Read more

Top 5 Innovation Trends of 2020

Letter from Accurate Group's CIO   

The year 2020 will go down in history as one of the most challenging years businesses have faced. These challenges forced a tremendous amount of change and innovation in the mortgage and real estate industries – in many cases accelerating trends that were only just emerging a year ago. As a long-time leader... Read more

The Time to Embrace Technology is Now!

If 2020 has a theme, implementation of technology to enhance day-to-day operations would be it and as long-time proponents of embracing technology, we think it’s not only critical but imperative for long-term growth and to remain competitive in today’s marketplace. This year CBA LIVE was no exception, hosting their first ever virtual conference and while there... Read more

Three Reasons to Implement Remote Online Notarization Now!

As states ease shelter-in-place restrictions, many consumers remain wary of in-person transactions, even with the safety protocols businesses have implemented. Offering digital signing and closing solutions with Remote On-line Notarization (RON) is the answer to preserve consumer satisfaction and resume revenue growth – now and in the future.

1.    Senate Bill 3533

RON is on track to become... Read more