by Kristin Butler | Nov 17, 2025 | Lender Solutions & Insights
A Better Appraisal Model: Why Lenders Deserve More Than Just AMCs In our recent article, “Are Lenders Legally Required to Use AMCs Under Dodd-Frank? Here’s Why That’s a Myth,” we clarified a persistent misunderstanding in the mortgage industry: lenders are not legally...
by Kristin Butler | Nov 11, 2025 | Lender Solutions & Insights
Are Lenders Legally Required to Use AMCs Under Dodd-Frank? Here’s Why That’s a Myth If you’re a lender navigating compliance in the mortgage industry, you’ve likely heard the common claim that using an Appraisal Management Company (AMC) is required under...
by Kristin Butler | Nov 27, 2023 | Lender Solutions & Insights
If a lender is dissatisfied with an appraisal report and the associated collateral risk they typically follow an appraisal escalation path to seek a remedy. CU helps users determine which risks exist, and AURA assists with engaging the appraiser with clarification and...
by Kristin Butler | Nov 2, 2023 | Lender Solutions & Insights
This series of articles is designed to help sellers & correspondents understand how Fannie Mae Collateral Underwriter (CU) can be paired with AURA appraisal QC reports to address buyback risks before delivery, and how to be prepared if they receive appraisal...
by Kristin Butler | Oct 18, 2023 | Lender Solutions & Insights, News
This series of articles is designed to help sellers & correspondents understand how Fannie Mae Collateral Underwriter (CU) can be paired with independent appraisal quality reports to address buyback risks before delivery, and how to be prepared if they receive...
