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3 Takeaways from CBA Live 2022

Industry leaders gathered recently at the 13th annual CBA LIVE for three days of discussion on challenges, trends and innovations impacting home equity lending. With home values continuing to skyrocket, modernization continues to be key in gaining market share. Below we highlight three important takeaways from this year’s conference that we expect to make an impact... Read more

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