Property appraisals were a significant pain point for lenders and borrowers in the pandemic years, attracting the attention of regulators and agencies who sought to make valuations faster and more efficient. Even as rising mortgage rates cooled the pace of home sales and refinances starting in 2022, appraisal modernization efforts picked up steam. In 2023, Fannie Mae updated its Selling Guide to include more options for valuations, including value acceptance (formerly appraisal waivers), value acceptance plus property data and hybrid appraisals. Today, lenders are relying on technology more than ever before to deliver accurate, timely valuations.
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Jun 11, 2026UAD 3.6 is not just a routine back-office update, but a fundamental shift in how appraisal data is structured, delivered and evaluated. By preparing early, forward-thinking lenders can use this transition as a strategic opportunity to audit their current workflows and eliminate long-standing inefficiencies.
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MISMO updates PaVS procurement dataset for UAD 3.6
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Broker Public Portal, RPR bring valuation data to Cribio platform
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Atlas VMS launches insurance-backed appraisal warranty for lenders
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Class Valuation aims to cut appraisal risk with new underwriting program
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The appraisal gap in 2026
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PAM appraisal platform targets AMC fees, seeks to give lenders more control
Apr 09, 2026
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