Desktop valuation is a type of valuation that doesn't require a physical inspection of an asset. Based on documentation, photos, and expert testimonials, desktop appraisal or valuation can be used for ...

CHARLOTTE, N.C. & ST. LOUIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--With Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac accepting desktop appraisals beginning in March, Incenter Appraisal Management and McKissock Learning are partnering to ...

The Federal Housing Finance Agency did not document its reviews of desktop appraisal reports, which makes it difficult to determine how the program is working, a report from its Office of the ...

In February 2022, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac added 1004 Desktop/70D Appraisal products to their Selling Guide for new purchase loans. “The expected benefits of desktop appraisals — faster turn times ...

Desktop appraisals became a permanent option for certain loans earlier this year. HousingWire recently spoke with Kenon Chen, Executive Vice President of Corporate Strategy at Clear Capital, about ...

The lack of consistent record-keeping on desktop appraisal reports could pose risks to financial safety, with the OIG pushing for increased transparency and improved monitoring. The Office of ...

Valuation Link and Bradford Technologies have launched ACE (Appraiser Certified Evaluation), a new desktop appraisal product that includes a property inspection report, and is compliant with USPAP and ...

3D tour technology reveals a new efficient and accurate way to gather data by launching a national network to collect data to complete desktop appraisals Appraisers prefer Asteroom's data because it ...

Desktop appraisals, in which an appraiser never meets a homeowner, could reduce discriminatory practices, such as undervaluing homes owned by Black people. By Debra Kamin The majority of appraisals on ...