When should you order an environmental assessment?
Thursday, October 04
One of the most essential parts of doing due diligence when purchasing property is having an environmental site assessment, or ESA, completed. An environmental assessment is the method of inquiry used to determine the environmental impact and challenges facing a property. Examples of this include...
Commercial evaluations at new low price
Thursday, October 04
*This blog has been updated since its original publish date on February 16, 2017.Did you know we offer commercial evaluations? Over the past year, a lot has changed in the world of evaluations and appraisals, but our standard of quality hasn’t. Since the commercial appraisal threshold increased, ...
nCino's cloud-based tech is revolutionizing banking as we know it
Thursday, September 20
When people talk about advancements in banking, they aren’t often talking about the monumental shifts that define industries. In this case, because of nCino, that’s exactly what we’re describing: A complete and total transformation.“We often say that customers care about two things: “Am I approve...
How is a 1004 Appraisal Report Different from an FHA Appraisal Report?
Thursday, September 20
Whether it’s acronyms, numbers, or terms, there is a lot to keep straight when it comes to appraisals. As you know, different types of properties require different types of appraisals. However, what you might not know is that different types of loans might require different types of appraisals. T...
Why routine isn't boring with David Berry of NASB Bank
Thursday, September 06
The word “routine” can sometimes imply, for lack of a better word, boring activities. There’s your morning routine, a routine dental procedure, and a routine engine check – among other routine things. You might find that people associate routines with habitual patterns that become almost like mus...
Overtime Lawsuits will change how you should handle appraisals
Thursday, September 06
Is your appraisal department compliant with the new FLSA regulations? The most recent overtime lawsuit settlements might show you where you need to update your policy.When the FLSA enacted new overtime regulations back in December 2016, the new requirements were called “the most significant chang...