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New appraisal bias protections apply to reverse mortgage program: FHA

Housing Wire

Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) this week announced a new policy enabling mortgage borrowers to “request a re-assessment of the appraised value of their property if they believe that the appraisal was inaccurate or biased.”

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ROV (Reconsideration of Value) Changes – FHA and GSEs

Appraisal Today

ROV (Reconsideration of Value) Changes – FHA and GSEs GSE Effective date is August 29, 2024 HUD Effective date is September 2, 2024 Editor’s note: This long section includes, In order: McKissock/Dave Bradley post with a good summary including links to HUD and GSE documents. For appraisers, Section II.D.2.

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5 Best Practices for Dealing with Reconsiderations of Value & Revision Requests

DataMaster

Yes, we’re talking about reconsideration of value (ROVs) and revision requests. In 2022, the administration launched the interagency task force on Property Appraisal and Valuation Equity (PAVE). The Biden-Harris administration has been vocal in its efforts to address racial and ethnic bias in home valuations.

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How to Respond to a Reconsideration of Value Request

McKissock

With rapid price growth and price bidding wars in hot real estate markets, an increase in appraisal appeal requests is likely. No matter how meticulous you are or how good your appraisal reports are, inevitably, you’ll receive complaints about some of your appraisals. Meet deadlines, if attainable.

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5 Best Practices for Dealing with Reconsiderations of Value & Revision Requests

DataMaster

Yes, we’re talking about reconsideration of value (ROVs) and revision requests. In 2022, the administration launched the interagency task force on Property Appraisal and Valuation Equity (PAVE). The Biden-Harris administration has been vocal in its efforts to address racial and ethnic bias in home valuations.

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Reconsideration of Value and Appraisers

Appraisal Today

Excerpts: Suggested protocols for responding to Reconsideration of Value requests. Appraisers are still required to comply with USPAP when responding to an ROV request, including the confidential nature of assignment results. My comments : ROVs are a PITA for many appraisers. Reconsideration of Appraised Value.

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Overcoming 2023’s biggest appraisal challenges

Housing Wire

From an appraiser shortage to turn-time challenges amid record-breaking volumes, the past few years have been a whirlwind for the appraisal industry. HousingWire recently sat down with Jaro Managing Director Gareth Borcherds to learn what steps housing professionals can take to speed up appraisals.

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