The Federal Reserve approved four bank merger and acquisition applications in recent months, including one for a bank based outside the U.S. The deals involve institutions headquartered in New Jersey, Virginia and Peru, to name a few.

The appraisal industry is transitioning from traditional, in-person property inspections to modern, technology-driven methods, with the next phase likely to involve fully integrated, artificial intelligence-powered “valuation modernization.” Dodd Frank Update caught up with Valligent Chief Operating Officer George Paquette to discuss virtual inspections and their effect on appraisals.

Housing industry professionals and consumers have their hands full trying to navigate affordability pressures, inventory shortages and an ever-shifting rate environment. A panel of experts from across the real estate ecosystem will examine how lenders, homebuilders and settlement partners can better collaborate to improve the homebuyer journey and, in turn, drive referral business for title agencies.