ACES Quality Management reported that the mortgage industry’s overall critical defect rate rose to 1.51% in the second quarter of 2025, driven largely by sharp increases in appraisal and borrower eligibility defects
Legacy forms will continue alongside the new URAR through Jan. 25, 2026
Former Ginnie Mae president says appraisal reform is stalling, calls for Congress to embrace data-driven valuations
White paper details how AI is helping expose flaws in home appraisals
New AI integration shaves off more than 180 minutes from each valuation report, enabling appraisers to double daily output, Aivre contends
Coast To Coast Appraisals expands its footprint, while Fastapp claims New York
Fannie, Freddie, and HUD revive key announcements, rolling out expanded appraisal waivers and transparency initiatives
The real estate valuation firm announced the new hire on LinkedIn.
Fourth-quarter decline in median appraised value concentrated in the Midwest, FHFA reports.
The lack of consistent record-keeping on desktop appraisal reports could pose risks to financial safety, with the OIG pushing for increased transparency and improved monitoring.