Good Appraisal Services, Inc.

08/30/2022

https://magazine.realtor/daily-news/2022/08/25/economist-mortgage-rates-hurt-buyers-more-than-home-prices

As the average for a 30-year loan rises again, an NAR researcher says higher borrowing costs have triple the impact on monthly mortgage payments.

06/29/2020

https://www.fanniemae.com/portal/research-insights/perspectives/2020/covid-19-lender-challenges-priorities-palim-062920.html

The COVID-19 outbreak and associated public health response has had a particularly negative impact on consumer-facing businesses. Despite this unprecedented headwind, lenders and servicers adapted rapidly to meet a surge in refinance applications, implement nationwide forbearance programs put in pla...

06/29/2020

https://www.fanniemae.com/portal/media/corporate-news/2020/economic-housing-outlook-061520-7030.html

U.S. Economic Growth Expectations Largely Unchanged as Lockdown Restrictions Ease

02/19/2020

https://www.fanniemae.com/portal/media/corporate-news/2020/economic-housing-outlook-021820-6985.html

U.S. Economic Resilience on Display as Coronavirus and Manufacturing Concerns Reverberate Through Markets

12/20/2019

https://www.fanniemae.com/portal/media/corporate-news/2019/economic-housing-outlook-121819-6964.html

Strong Economic Data Leads to Upward Revisions in Growth Forecast

05/02/2018

http://freddiemac.mwnewsroom.com/press-releases/freddie-mac-april-2018-outlook-otc-fmcc-gnw_2227423_001

MCLEAN, Va., April 23, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Freddie Mac (OTCQB:FMCC) today released its monthly Outlook for April, which looks at the correlation between supply and demand in the housing market and what it means for home sales over the next two years.

05/02/2018

I cannot believe this is even being considered.

The Appraisal Subcommittee unanimously rejected a temporary waiver request from TriStar Bank of Dickson, Tennessee, during a special meeting April 23 in Washington. The Appraisal Institute led industry efforts opposing the bank’s request for a waiver of certification requirements, which would have...

05/02/2018

11/03/2017

https://appraisalfoundation.sharefile.com/app/ #/share/view/s7ce4c46184b47f9a?

Proposed changes to appraiser quaifications. Some hefty changes proposed.

11/03/2017

http://freddiemac.mwnewsroom.com/press-releases/mortgage-rates-hold-otcqb-fmcc-1324249

MCLEAN, VA--(Marketwired - Nov 2, 2017) - Freddie Mac (: ) today released the results of its Primary Mortgage Market Survey® (PMMS®), showing average mortgage rates holding steady after last week's big jump.

11/03/2017

https://www.marketwatch.com/story/fannie-mae-unveils-more-innovative-solutions-to-lower-costs-shorten-the-mortgage-process-2017-10-23

Shortening the mortgage process may seem like a good idea, but is it really? It has lengthened due to additional regulation, is it really time to cut back? They are even offerring some loans an appraisal waiver, this seems to be heading in the wrong direction again opening a door for more fraud, just my 2 cents.

DENVER, Oct. 23, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Fannie Mae FNMA, -0.65% today introduced innovative solutions that build on the strong foundation of Day 1 Certainty™ and further simplify the mortgage process for lenders and servicers. Fannie Mae's new solutions will help make the housing finance system strong...