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Leveraging Smart Home Equity – Options for More Profitable Lending 

Rather than refinancing out of low mortgage rates, many homeowners are turning to home equity loans or lines of credit…

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Appraisal Risk Review, Reducing Collateral Risk with Confidence 

In today’s market, loan buyers, investors and securitization desks are under more pressure than ever to quickly validate…

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Aviation and Valuation: More in Common Than You Think

When I’m not poring over a spreadsheet or writing a Python script, you can probably find me in…

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Successful Hybrid Appraisal Adoption: Five To-Dos from Matt Jenkins 

In a recent Stewart in the Studio episode, Matt Jenkins, Vice President, Valuation Services at Stewart Valuation Intelligence…

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What Is a Broker Price Opinion (BPO)? 

Understanding the Fast, Cost-Effective Alternative to a Traditional Appraisal  When it comes to estimating the value of a…

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How Home Equity Lenders Are Reducing Costs and Improving Speed to Close

In a recent episode of Stewart in the Studio, we explored proven strategies for reducing costs and improving…

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Revolutionizing Property Inspections with VALIDITY

In the ever-evolving world of property valuation and inspection, accuracy and efficiency are paramount.

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Hybrid Appraisals: The Future of Property Valuation 

Hybrid Appraisals: The Future is Here Faster, smarter, and more efficient—hybrid appraisals are transforming property valuation. With Fannie Mae’s new policy taking effect in March 2025, now is the time to embrace this modern solution. SVI’s seamless workflow ensures accuracy, speed, and compliance.

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New Reconsideration of Value Page and Form

With the new Reconsideration of Value (ROV) policy going live at the end of October, Stewart Valuation Intelligence…

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