One Month In: Talking Desktop Appraisals with Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac

One month ago, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac began permanently accepting Desktop Appraisals. How has it gone? What have the leading indicators been, and how can mortgage lenders implement desktops in a successful way?
With just shy of 1,000 people joining the first webinar, we’re bringing the panel back for part two. Join us in this live conversation, as Brian Zitin, Scot Rose, and Clayton Collins continue the discussion on desktop appraisals with Lyle Radke and Scott Reuter.

Date & Time: April 20th, 2 p.m. CT (if you can’t make this time, register and we’ll provide on demand!)

Sponsored by: Reggora

What you will learn:

  • How the first 31 days of desktop appraisals have gone
  • What lenders can do to successfully implement desktop appraisals
  • Details on data collection, floorplans, and more
  • GSE outlook on the future of desktop appraisals and appraisal modernization

Watch Now:

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Meet the Panel:

Lyle-Radke

Lyle Radke
Senior Director of Collateral Policy,
Fannie Mae

Scott-Reuter-

Scott Reuter
Chief Appraiser,
Freddie Mac

Scot-Rose

Scot Rose
 Chief Innovation Officer,
Class Valuation

Brian-Zitin-Reggora

Brian Zitin
Co-Founder & CEO,
Reggora

Moderated by:

Clayton Collins
CEO,
HW Media

Resources:

During the conversation a couple resources were shared, a list of resources can be found  here: The Ultimate Desktop Appraisal FAQ.



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