Global Kinex® is Global DMS’ automated technology solution for seamlessly delivering appraisals to both the UCDP® and EAD portal. In addition to its automation capabilities, another unique feature of Global Kinex is that it can be implemented as a stand-alone solution or in conjunction with our valuation management platform, eTrac® Enterprise.
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Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac recently announced that they have launched an initiative to update the Uniform Appraisal Dataset (UAD) and uniform appraisal reporting forms to provide greater clarity for industry participants, simplify appraisal reporting and reviewing, and to build a foundation for appraisal modernization.
Read MoreTopics: Lenders, Mortgage Companies, Credit Union, AMCs, Fannie Mae, Freddie MAC, GSE, UAD, Appraisal Process Management, appraisal forms, Uniform Appraisal Dataset, appraisal technology
Freddie Mac’s latest Outlook report, which was released at the end of April, broke down the state of the housing market and examined where the industry is likely heading over the next couple years.
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Many throughout the mortgage industry have been keeping their eyes on the rising interest rates, wondering how they will affect housing. Freddie Mac has taken notice to this subject as well, and in its recent February Insight report, the GSE looked at how these rising rates could impact the market.
Read MoreTopics: Lenders, Mortgage Companies, Credit Union, residential mortgage industry, Freddie MAC, GSE
In a recent blog post, the FHFA announced that it has created the new Mortgage Assistance Application (MAAp), which will allow servicers to help borrowers resolve delinquencies more quickly.
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In a recent bulletin, Freddie Mac outlined several impending changes to its student loan debt calculation requirements, which will become effective for mortgages with settlement dates on or after January 18, 2018.
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In a recent bulletin, Freddie Mac announced several revisions to some of its appraisal requirements.
Read MoreTopics: Lenders, AMCs, Appraisers, Compliance, Freddie MAC, GSE, Regulations, Appraisal Process Management, Mortgage Companies, Credit Union
Freddie Mac recently provided information on its new high LTV refinancing option, which will eventually replace HARP in roughly a year from now. Known as the Enhanced Relief Refinance Mortgage, this new product will become effective for mortgages with applications received on or after November 1, 2018.
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Freddie Mac recently announced that it has expanded homeownership opportunities and access to credit for many Americans who do not currently have credit scores.
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U.S. Representatives Ed Royce (R-CA), Kyrsten Sinema (D-AZ), and Terri Sewell (D-AL) have reintroduced H.R. 898—or the “Credit Score Competition Act”—which would enable Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to consider alternative credit scoring models when making mortgage purchasing decisions.
Read MoreTopics: Lenders, Credit Union, servicers, residential mortgage industry, Compliance, Regulations, GSE, Fannie Mae, Freddie MAC, Mortgage Companies
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