The CFPB recently announced that its Task Force on Federal Consumer Financial Law has released a report with approximately 100 recommendations to the Bureau, Congress, and state and federal...

Today’s real estate appraisal process often involves an intricate web of players, including internal staff and external vendors or clients. As a result, managing this crucial process has become...

Fannie Mae recently issued a special Lender Letter titled, “Appraisal Risk Management Policy Reminders and Resources” to remind mortgage lenders of the importance of managing appraisal risk –...

The FHFA recently announced that it has issued a Request for Input (RFI) regarding its appraisal-related policies, practices, and processes and is looking for industry feedback by this February 26^...

The mortgage industry, and real estate appraisals in particular, have seen significant changes over the past year, as COVID-19 restrictions and higher than average loan volumes have created a need...

The Appraisal Standards Board (ASB) of the Appraisal Foundation has released its 4th Exposure Draft of USPAP 2022-23 and is seeking public comments regarding its proposed changes and updates by...