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Standardizing Non-QM Quality Control Across a Diverse Correspondent Network

In the Non-QM space, assets are complex and require more than a cookie-cutter approach. As investors become more selective, your reputation in the secondary market depends on consistent oversight. Learn how standardizing quality control across your correspondent network eliminates fragmented data, bridges the subjectivity gap, and drives faster, more confident acquisition decisions.

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Host Jeff Hogan, Chief Appraiser at Valligent, sits down with Lyle Radke, Principal in Collateral Risk Management at Fannie Mae, to unpack what’s driving the latest changes in valuation and what the new UAD 3.6 appraisal means for the industry.

Dynamic Reports, Smarter Valuation with Lyle Radke of Fannie Mae

What does UAD 3.6 really mean for the future of appraisal reporting? On today’s ValTALK podcast, host and Chief Appraiser Jeff Hogan sits down with Lyle Radke of Fannie Mae to explore key changes, including dynamic reports and smarter valuation, and how this shift impacts workflows, data quality, and the appraiser’s evolving role across the industry.

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Defensible Appraisal Evidence for Valuation Rebuttals

Due diligence firms in 2026 require more than simple pass or fail scores to defend valuation findings. With the median cost of a single mortgage repurchase reaching 40,000 dollars, professional evidence and granular commentary are essential to withstand the scrutiny of credit committees and rating agencies.

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Why Precision Beats Momentum for Home Equity Investors

As the 2026 spring selling season begins, home equity investors must pivot from relying on market momentum to focusing on data precision. With national home price growth stalling and interest rates remaining high, the room for error has disappeared. Learn how to bridge the condition gap and use a valuation cascade approach to protect your portfolio during the Great Housing Reset.

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Why Escrow Shock is the 2026 Mortgage Default Trigger

Escrow Shock is the silent 2026 mortgage default trigger. As rising taxes and insurance premiums shatter the myth of the “fixed” payment, default servicers must pivot to high-integrity property intelligence to manage the surge in FHA delinquencies and borrower hardship.

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The Cost of Valuation Friction for Jumbo Mortgage Lenders

As the 2026 spring homebuying season begins, jumbo mortgage lenders face a shift in the market. With conforming loan limits rising to $832,750, the jumbo designation is now reserved for the most complex, high-value assets. From functional luxury features like Accessory Dwelling Units to the erosion of home price appreciation cushions, discover how a thorough appraisal and review protect margins and ensure secondary-market liquidity.

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