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How to Accelerate Renovation Loan Closings in a Locked-In Market
As the lock-in effect keeps homeowners in their current properties, renovation lending is experiencing a major surge. Discover how this shift is impacting origination pipelines and why efficiently clearing “subject-to” conditions is critical for maintaining momentum.
Building Lender Trust with AMCs Starts with Strong Appraisal Reviews
Strong appraisal reviews do more than check a box —
Avoiding ARV Mistakes in Fix-and-Flip Lending During a High-Interest Rate Market
In today’s high-interest-rate market, overestimated ARVs can turn a
How Tech-Enabled Valuation Tools are Supporting Bridge Loan Success
Bridge lending thrives on speed and accuracy. With tech-enabled valuation
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How to Accelerate Renovation Loan Closings in a Locked-In Market
As the lock-in effect keeps homeowners in their current properties, renovation lending is experiencing a major surge. Discover how this shift is impacting origination pipelines and why efficiently clearing “subject-to”
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How to Accelerate Renovation Loan Closings in a Locked-In Market
As the lock-in effect keeps homeowners in their current properties, renovation lending is experiencing a major surge. Discover how this shift is impacting origination pipelines and why efficiently clearing “subject-to” conditions is critical for maintaining momentum.
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Mortgage Loss Severity: The Risk of Stale Physical Collateral Data
In the vast spreadsheets of a mortgage portfolio, every property is a number, until it isn’t. When physical deterioration like
Mortgage Origination
Why Better Upfront Data is the Secret to Faster Closings
Appraisal revisions are more than a nuisance; they are “pipeline killers” that erode margins and frustrate borrowers. Discover how shifting
Capital Market
Riding the Refi Waves: A Unified Valuation Strategy in 2026
The 2026 mortgage market will bring waves of refinance opportunities. Lenders who succeed will use a smart, tiered valuation strategy.
Servicing Solutions
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
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Home Equity Solutions Feature
Mortgage Loss Severity: The Risk of Stale Physical Collateral Data
In the vast spreadsheets of a mortgage portfolio, every property is a number, until it isn’t. When physical deterioration like
Mortgage Origination Solutions Feature
Why Better Upfront Data is the Secret to Faster Closings
Appraisal revisions are more than a nuisance; they are “pipeline killers” that erode margins and
Capital Market Solutions Feature
Riding the Refi Waves: A Unified Valuation Strategy in 2026
The 2026 mortgage market will bring waves of refinance opportunities. Lenders who succeed will use a smart, tiered valuation strategy. This guide outlines a unified approach, combining powerful data analytics from Veros and modern appraisal solutions from Valligent to maximize efficiency and manage risk in the coming refi waves.
Servicing Solutions Feature
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.
Fast, Accurate and Convenient Valuations Using Virtual Inspections
The digitization of real estate valuations with virtual inspections improves speed without compromising accuracy and lowers underwriting revision rates. This heightened efficiency in valuations expedites the loan decision process, facilitating quicker deal closures.
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GSEs Expand Hybrid Appraisal Eligibility: Impact & Benefits
Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac are expanding hybrid appraisal eligibility in 2025, modernizing mortgage lending. Discover how this impacts lenders, appraisers, and borrowers, and how Valligent’s ValHYBRID solution supports this evolution.
Virtual Property Valuation
Real Estate Valuation Data & Technology
Matching the Right Property Inspection to the Right Loan
A “one-size-fits-all” approach to property data is a recipe for friction. Learn how to use a “toolkit” approach to inspections—including
Beyond the Cookie-Cutter: A Valuation Strategy for Unique Homes
For non-standard properties, a one-size-fits-all valuation is risky. Successful lenders navigate these challenges with a “valuation cascade” that applies the
From ‘Wait’ to ‘Done’: The Shift to On-Demand Property Inspections
Why is the property inspection still a scheduled event in an on-demand world? The traditional model’s “travel gap” creates costly
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The Role of AVMs in Streamlining the Property Valuation Process
Discover how Automated Valuation Models (AVMs) are enhancing the property valuation process. By increasing speed, accuracy, and efficiency, AVMs are helping real estate professionals make
NAMMBA Connect 2024: A Chief Appraiser’s Reflection
At the 2024, National Association of Minority Mortgage Bankers of America (NAMMBA) Connect Conference, several important discussions took place regarding appraisal bias, and the underrepresentation
“What I Value”: A Southern California Chapter Member Spotlight
Learn about Jeff Hogan’s inspiring story of bringing racial equality and diversity to the real estate industry. Jeff’s passion for the real estate industry started
Valuation Review: Marketing Your Business for Success For Appraisal Professionals
In the realm of real estate appraisal, the ability to effectively communicate one’s services and differentiate from competitors is paramount. Valuation Review’s recent report, “Marketing
