PAM appraisal platform targets AMC fees, seeks to give lenders more control April 9, 2026 by bp56691 PAM says lenders can manage appraisals in-house, cut fees by 25% to 40%, and pay a $99 per-order charge instead of AMC markups.
True Footage lands $40M Series C as appraisal industry hits ‘critical’ AI phase April 7, 2026 by bp56691 True Footage raises $40M Series C to scale its staff appraiser model and data platform as UAD 3.6 and AI reshape home valuations.
Jim Park on appraisal workforce shortage and regulatory shifts January 28, 2026 by bp56691 The U.S. appraisal industry faces a shrinking workforce, regulatory changes and new tech requirements, impacting housing and lending.
Atlas VMS integrating AI review tool into AIM-Port platform December 4, 2025 by bp56691 The move aims to reduce manual review work for lenders and appraisal management companies while improving consistency and appraisal quality.
Making the 7-day refi reality: Modernizing mortgage appraisals November 28, 2025 by bp56691 For many borrowers, the appraisal is the most stressful step in a refinance: part mystery, part high-stakes hurdle. Will the home appraise high enough? Will it delay closing? What actually determines the final value?
Aivre launches UAD 3.6 compliant appraisal platform November 3, 2025 by bp56691 UAD 3.6 calls for electronic submission of appraisals to align with the MISMO v3.6 reference model for mortgage industry data.
Atlas VMS names Trey Cole VP of client engagement for AIM-Port October 14, 2025 by bp56691 Cole will focus on customer relationships, expanding client-focused initiatives and promoting adoption of the AIM-Port platform.
Atlas VMS promotes Anneta Pope to chief brand officer September 25, 2025 by bp56691 In her new role, she will advise on market intelligence and oversee the development of a unified brand strategy as the company expands.
First American launches monthly rent automated valuation model August 19, 2025 by bp56691 The tool provides rental estimates, value ranges and confidence scores for use by real estate professionals and investors.
Judge dismisses Maryland appraisal discrimination case and defamation countersuit July 17, 2025 by bp56691 A federal judge in Maryland has dismissed the claims of both the plaintiffs and defendants in an appraisal discrimination lawsuit.