Sonu Mittal on Freddie Mac's newest moves to lower lender, borrower costsFreddie Mac introduces alternatives to loan repurchases to enhance lender experience and maintain focus on loan quality.
Appraisal readiness steps highlight staff training and quality controlExpanded appraisal waivers beginning in 2025 increase loan-to-value ratios, reducing costs and speeding up processes for borrowers.
Sonu Mittal on Freddie Mac's newest moves to lower lender, borrower costsFreddie Mac introduces alternatives to loan repurchases to enhance lender experience and maintain focus on loan quality.
Appraisal readiness steps highlight staff training and quality controlExpanded appraisal waivers beginning in 2025 increase loan-to-value ratios, reducing costs and speeding up processes for borrowers.
Property data collection-based appraisal waivers, UPD and the future of appraisalsAppraisal waivers are essential for lenders to reduce collateral risk and accelerate loan processes in the current mortgage landscape.
FHFA to allow alternative appraisal methods on purchases up to 97% LTVThe FHFA is increasing LTV requirements to widen access to appraisal waivers for first-time homebuyers.