Mortgage lenders continue to face significant change in 2025. The rapid rise in AI combined with a regulatory environment that is turning the status quo on its head are keeping mortgage lenders on their toes. Meanwhile, mortgage interest rates remain stubbornly high, and inventory remains low – putting pressure on mortgage lenders to innovate and...
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Spotlight on Leadership: Meet Michele Golden, Accurate Group’s Chief Appraiser
December 20, 2024
With over 31 years of expertise in the appraisal profession, Michele Golden has built an inspiring career shaped by influential mentors and pivotal experiences. Her story is featured in Valuation Review's “Women in Appraising” series, where she shares insights into her journey and accomplishments.
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Navigate and Unlock the Potential of the New ROV Policy
July 30, 2024
In recent years, concerns about appraisal biases and inaccuracies have gained significant attention, prompting regulatory bodies to implement new policies to ensure more accurate and fair property valuations. The FHA and GSEs have responded by introducing a unified Reconsideration of Value (ROV) Policy designed to address the challenges of accurate and fair property valuations and...
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Key Themes from CBA LIVE
June 1, 2023
We spent three amazing days at this year’s CBA LIVE in Las Vegas discussing "What's NEXT" in challenges, trends and innovations impacting home equity lending.
Two of the most complex issues examined during the conference facing home equity lenders today are appraisal bias and fraud protection.