The first-ever ASC public hearing features experts from across the mortgage lending and appraisal industries delivering testimony on solutions, education, and awareness about valuation bias and fair housing.
Read More »The Week Ahead: Tech Reducing Risk in the Appraisal Process
An upcoming webinar presented by the Five Star Institute and Incenter will examine how appraisers are utilizing technology to decrease risk and speed up servicing decisions to maintain customer satisfaction.
Read More »Keeping Up With Demand
DS News spoke with industry experts about how the single-family rental sector is offering savvy investors the chance to leverage technology and trends, such as increased migration, to find opportunities in unexpected places.
Read More »LRES Promotes Martha Zamora to Director, Assignment
In her new role, 25-year industry veteran will oversee multiple assignment teams at LRES.
Read More »The Week Ahead: Webinars on Mortgage-Servicing Rights, Home Appraisals
The Week Ahead features a pair of webinar presentations from SitusAMC and Radian. Click through for details about how to register.
Read More »Appraisals at a Distance
As current and potential homeowners continue to move forward with buying, selling and refinancing properties, it’s important that valuations are done both accurately and safely.
Read More »The Value of Valuations: What’s It Worth?
Evolving technology, updated systems, and the impact of natural disasters are all changing the way many handle appraisals. What’s next for the industry as 2020 approaches?
Read More »Altisource Welcomes New VP, Head of Valuations
Altisource Portfolio Solutions, a service provider for the real estate and mortgage industries, announced Thursday the addition of a new VP to grow the company’s valuations business and an expansion of its sales team. Phil Huff joined Altisource as VP and Head of Valuations as well as President and CEO of Springhouse, a full-service appraisal management company owned by Altisource. Springhouse is an indirect subsidiary of Altisource Portfolio Solutions. “Phil brings a deep expertise in technology, sales, marketing and business development strategy and an extensive real estate industry network,” said Joseph A. Davila, President of Servicer Solutions at Altisource. “His proven expertise and seasoned network will be a big factor to the success of our Valuation Services business.”
Read More »MCS Announces Formation of MCS Solutions
Mortgage Contracting Services, LLC (MCS) has announced the formation of MCS Solutions in order to incorporate the company’s valuations, title services, and steel security product line, according to an announcement from MCS.
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