Class Valuation adds Makena InstaPlan ahead of UAD 3.6 shift
Class Valuation gives appraisers Makena InstaPlan ahead of the Nov. 2, 2026 UAD 3.6 deadline, citing faster inspections and exports.
Appraisals
Auto Added by WPeMatico
Atlas VMS’s Erik Morin on HECM second appraisals, AIM-Port acquisition
Atlas VMS says 8.3% of HECM loans needed a second appraisal in Q1 2026 versus 10.4% in Q4 2025, adding cost and time.
Broker Public Portal, RPR bring valuation data to Cribio platform
Broker Public Portal and Realtors Property Resource (RPR) have formed a new collaboration that will integrate RPR’s Realtors Valuation Model.
PAM appraisal platform targets AMC fees, seeks to give lenders more control
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.
Jim Park on appraisal workforce shortage and regulatory shifts
The U.S. appraisal industry faces a shrinking workforce, regulatory changes and new tech requirements, impacting housing and lending.
HUD tightens rules for FHA appraiser roster
HUD is tightening the connection between an appraiser’s state license and their ability to perform FHA work.
Atlas VMS integrating AI review tool into AIM-Port platform
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
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
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
Cole will focus on customer relationships, expanding client-focused initiatives and promoting adoption of the AIM-Port platform.