5 Things You Might Not Know About Cryptocurrency
Thursday, December 13
Cryptocurrency: Everywhere you look, there it is. Businesses are offering for you to purchase items with it. Banks and credit unions are investing in it. The financial world is, simply put, obsessed with it. And despite it being a fairly new technology, every time anyone looks, it keeps getting m...
4 Things You Need To Know About Appraisal Exemptions
Thursday, December 13
There’s always one question every appraisal department wants to know: Does this qualify for appraisal exemptions? And depending on the answer, there are often many, many questions that follow.For a little clarity on the finer points about when you should consider appraisal exemptions and how they...
Decoding A Commercial Evaluation Report
Thursday, December 13
As you know, we like to stay on top of the latest in commercial real estate, and that includes being knowledgeable of the most recent changes in regulations. The FDIC recently approved a new appraisal threshold for commercial real estate. As a result, the appraisal threshold raised from the $250,...
Getting a Second Opinion - Why You Should Get A Second Appraisal
Thursday, November 29
As parties to a mortgage transaction contingent upon an appraisal, borrowers, and lenders often struggle with a dilemma when they are unhappy with the results of appraisal: “Should I get a second opinion?” A quick internet search delivers thousands of results for advice and strategies on how to b...
6 Essential Appraisal Regulation Questions & How To Prep For Them
Thursday, November 29
When it comes to appraisal regulations in 2018, we know you probably have questions. Whether you’re new to appraisals or just need a refresher on the finer points outlined by common requirements, there’s a lot to keep up with when it comes to appraisal regulation and guidance.To help you make sen...
What Types of Appraisals are there?
Thursday, November 29
For those not as well-versed in the appraisal industry, it might come as a surprise that there are many types of appraisals and appraisal reports. We’ve covered the property appraisal methods in the past, however, different reports are ordered for different types of properties as well as differe...