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9 May 2025 M T E C H May 2025 » on originations and servicing system integrations, the Xactus360 IVP serves as a vital connection to the industry and the products that lenders require throughout the mortgage lifecycle. VISIO FINANCIAL UNVEILS NEW WEB FUNCTIONALITY V isio Financial Services Inc. has launched a redesigned website built to better serve real estate investors and brokers. The updated plat- form features improved navigation and tools tailored toward investors looking to scale their portfolios. Designed with investors and brokers in mind, the new site makes it easier to access crucial information and resources more efficiently. The redesigned site is fully optimized for mobile, giving users seamless access to tools and resources anytime, anywhere. The newly designed site comes with many features for simplifying Debt Ser- vice Coverage Ratio (DSCR) education, streamlining the lending process, and containing resources to support investor success. Some of the key features include: • Comprehensive overview of Visio's loan process: The revamped Lending Process page provides in-depth information on each step, from the application and underwriting to approval and funding. • Interactive DSCR calculator: The updated and simplified DSCR calcu- lator enables investors to quickly as- sess the financial viability of a rental property. This tool provides essential information to help investors make informed decisions. • Market insights per state: Integrated on the updated homepage is an interactive map consisting of market insights for every state where Visio operates. This tool makes it easy for investors to explore opportuni- ties and understand local lending guidelines. "Visio is truly a leader in loan offer- ings, education and support for real estate investors," Visio CEO Jenny Coupland said. "This website advancement is a crucial step in placing more of these crit- ical tools into investors' hands when and where they need them, so they can be as profitable and successful as possible with every new investment." ACI ROLLS OUT NEW APPRAISAL REPORT TOOL A CI, a provider of workflow solu- tions for the valuation industry for more than 40 years and a member of the First American family of companies, has announced the beta launch of ACI Sky Workbench, a cloud- based platform designed to simplify and modernize Uniform Residential Apprais- al Report (URAR) generation. "Our goal with Workbench is to reimagine how appraisers work—stream- lining processes, enhancing compliance and increasing efficiency, while laying the groundwork for the future of appraisal excellence," said Kim Angellone, Program Director at ACI. "Designed by appraisers for appraisers, Workbench modernizes appraisal workflows, enabling valuation professionals to take on additional assign- ments and complete them faster and with greater accuracy, while reducing the need for revisions. The result is unparalleled efficiency, compliance and accuracy." Workbench offers an all-in-one solution designed to enhance appraiser productivity and comply with Uniform Appraisal Dataset (UAD) 3.6 require- ments when they take effect September 8, 2025. The platform gives appraisers easy access to an array of tools and unmatched data sources in a single, intuitive environ- ment, including: • Dynamic Workflow: Workbench allows appraisers to start tasks at any point in the appraisal lifecycle, tailoring processes to their needs. • Seamless Integration: The platform integrates effortlessly with essential third-party tools and data sources, such as MLS systems and public records databases, which stream- lines access to comprehensive and up-to-date information, accelerating the appraisal process and reducing manual data entry. • Advanced Data Analytics: Work- bench provides powerful analytics capabilities that allow appraisers to conduct in-depth data analysis and generate more informed and precise appraisal reports that enhance com- pliance with both regulatory and client standards. • Compliance-Ready Tools: Built to align with the latest GSE-man- dated UAD standards, Workbench includes automated compliance checks within the appraisal pro- cess, helping appraisers maintain high-quality outcomes while adher- ing to industry regulations.