On the possibility of Fannie and Freddie going away, one clever rep wrote to me and asked, “Do we really need FNMA, FHA, and FHLMC when it is all government run anyway? They could start a new entity named “Federally Regulated Committee to Normalize Mortgage Securities”, or “FRCNMS” – pronounced “FRICKEN MESS”. IRS Definition of [...]
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Mortgage Industry Says Appraisal Rules Cost Consumers Billions
The National Association of Mortgage Brokers says new appraisal rules will cost consumers at least $2.8 billion in extra fees created by long delays (extended lock-in fees) and higher appraisal costs. New appraisal rules, called the Home Valuation Code of Conduct (HVCC), prevent loan originators from talking to appraisers. Here’s NAMB’s full memo on the [...]
