Former Ginnie Mae president says appraisal reform is stalling, calls for Congress to embrace data-driven valuations
Lew Sichelman has been covering the housing and mortgage sectors for 52 years. His syndicated column appears in major newspapers throughout the country.
Former Ginnie Mae president says appraisal reform is stalling, calls for Congress to embrace data-driven valuations
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