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    With so much happening at the federal level, it's critical to stay up on recent developments. Our team works to keep you informed by curating and updating the latest news.

     

    Appraisal Orgs Call for Mandatory Fee Split

    Appraisal Organizations responded to the CFPB's RFI on "junk fees" in mortgage origination by calling on the CFPB to mandate the separate disclosure of fees paid to appraisers and those paid to AMCs on mortgage closing forms.

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    AI to VA on Minimum Property Requirements Proposal

    AI Responds to VA Proposal on Minimum Property Requirements

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    AI Calls for AMC Fee Disclosure

    AI encourages the CFPB to mandate the separation of fees on settlement disclosure forms.

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    AI on Reconsideration of Value Proposal

    AI joins real estate groups on a letter to the federal banking agencies endorsing the Tidewater Initiative.

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    Commercial Real Estate Workouts

    The Appraisal Institute hosts a webinar on new federal guidance for financial institutions on Expectations for Prudent CRE Loan Accommodations and Workouts.

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    Appraisal Licensing Modernization

    Jul 29, 2023 | Article

    We are working to bring appraisal licensing into the 21st Century with the Portal for Appraisal Licensing Act.

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    The Impact of Appraisal Waivers

    A conversation with an FHFA Representative discussing the Uniform Appraisal Dataset Aggregate Statistics and how it impacts you.

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