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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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What Should Appraisers Look For in an AMC?

I used to know how many Appraisal Management Companies (AMCs) there were, but so many come and go;…

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Why Relationships are Important to the AMC Process

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Why Relationships are Important to the AMC Process

‘Sorry, I am not looking for another vendor.  I only engage with strategic partners.

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Why Lenders Use Appraisal Management Companies

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Why Lenders Use Appraisal Management Companies

One of the most prominent trends for much of the past decade has been the transition of lenders…

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Your Valuation Options When Buying NPLs and RPLs

Non-performing and re-performing loans (NPLs/RPLs) have become an attractive asset in today’s market — often offering financial incentives…

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Why Your Home Equity Valuation Company Should Offer Multiple Home Equity Solutions

If your home equity valuation company doesn’t offer multiple valuation solutions, then it may be time to reconsider…

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Accurate Residential Real Estate Valuation Options for your Securitization or Loan Pool Sale

The Securities and Exchange Commission is probing home values in private equity bond deals, specifically investigating if certain…

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Monthly Scorecard: The Importance of Tracking your Appraisal Management Company’s Performance

Does your organization have an internal scorecard to rate the Appraisal Management Companies (AMCs) it does business with?…

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5 Ways to Improve Appraisal Turnaround Time

Determining appraisal turnaround time for a full residential appraisal report is not an exact science.

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