With mortgage rates rising and loan volumes likely to decline as a result, it's more important than ever to find ways to lower your cost per loan and squeeze out inefficiencies across the mortgage and home equity loan process. To...
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ValueNet video: the best desktop appraisal technology
November 22, 2016
Watch the ValueNet video for an overview of the ValueNet appraisal technology platform. With both interior and exterior inspection options, support for loans over $400,000 and a 17-year track record, ValueNet can help you improve the profitability of your home equity, HELOC and portfolio loan businesses.
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Can appraisals shield lenders from buybacks?
November 15, 2016
They can if the appraisal conforms to criteria recently outlined by Fannie Mae. Beginning December 10, 2016, lenders using Fannie Mae’s Collateral Underwriter® (CU™) tool will receive representation and warranty relief for the appraised value on properties with qualifying scores of 2.5 or...
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