A Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) analysis has shown racial disparities in appraisers’ use of time adjustments, potentially harming borrowers of minority groups. An appraiser can adjust for ...

Whether you’re a home buyer, seller or looking to refinance, you probably know the crucial importance of appraisals: They can limit the amount of mortgage money you’re allowed to borrow, delay your ...

Appraisers don’t set the market; they reflect what’s happening in the market, according to the Appraisal Institute. That reminder was included in a statement coinciding with the release of a “guide ...

Unfortunately for borrowers, and rate sheet pricing, the Fed voted "full speed ahead" for Basel III. "Mortgage servicing rights (MSR), for instance, are used far more by U.S. lenders than by their ...

Make the right lending decisions by being informed and knowledgeable on the impact of flooring during appraisals, upgrades, ...

Whether you’re a home buyer, seller or looking to refinance, you probably know the crucial importance of appraisals: They can limit the amount of mortgage money you’re allowed to borrow, delay your ...