Tag Archive for: PIWs

How Likely Are You to Get an Appraisal Waiver? Hint: Not Very :)

Why We Refused Refinances In 2020 This is a quick aside but a reminder that we stopped accepting refinance applications in 2020. It cost us millions in lost revenue but […]Read More

Fires, Hurricanes, Appraisals & Delays; Agent Resource Guide

In Friday’s Blog, I mentioned how we were losing Appraisal or Property Inspection Waivers (PIWs) b/c of the fires in NorCal, but I made an error. Underwriters are not always […]Read More

Why We Say A $2 Million Home Is Worth $999,000; Best Month Ever For Mortgage Rates

“PIWs” REIGN SUPREME “PIW” stands for Property Inspection Waiver or an Appraisal Waiver. We are getting more of them than ever before, making both refinances and purchases faster, easier and […]Read More