Contracts Mortgage Mortgage Appraisal Valuation 
Annarbor Appraisal
SEPTEMBER 6, 2020
Challenging the results of the appraisal for mortgage financing. Even though the consumer may pay for the appraisal, they are no more the client than is the credit reporting agency or title company hired directly by the lender. When a sale is involved, the valuation may be lower than contracted price.
Appraisal Buzz
APRIL 15, 2024
By now, most appraisers are aware that Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac (GSEs) have embarked on a complete overhaul of the Uniform Appraisal Dataset (UAD). These codes, or language, make sense to appraisers but confuse uninitiated readers of our reports. It all starts with the standard appraisal forms used in the mortgage process.
This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.
Housing Wire
AUGUST 22, 2022
A Maryland couple is suing appraisal firm 20/20 Valuations , its appraiser and mortgage lender loanDepot after their home was appraised at a far lower value than it was a few months later when they removed indications that a Black family lived there.
Birmingham Appraisal
AUGUST 23, 2023
Understanding the Roles: Agents and Appraisers: Real estate agents bring their expertise in marketing and negotiations, while appraisers provide impartial and accurate property valuations. Navigating Complex Properties: In cases of unique or complex properties, agents and appraisers collaborate to ensure accurate valuations.
McKissock
JULY 28, 2022
There has been a lot of talk about the Uniform Appraisal Dataset (UAD) and Uniform Residential Appraisal Report (URAR) redesign initiative, and how it will make life easier for appraisers. The mortgage appraisal forms we use today were designed in 2005 using technology and mortgage processes in place at the time.
Appraisal Today
MARCH 15, 2024
How To Appraise Rural Properties Excerpts: Appraising residential properties in rural areas can be both challenging and rewarding. Unlike the standardized expectations of urban and suburban properties, rural properties often present unique characteristics that require a nuanced approach to valuation. By Dallas T.
Birmingham Appraisal
SEPTEMBER 15, 2022
What is a Mortgage Appraisal? A mortgage appraisal is an appraisal that is done for mortgage lending purposes. Lenders, including banks and mortgage companies, require an appraisal to justify the loan they are making. Who is the Appraisal for? This is called equity.
Expert insights. Personalized for you.
78 
Let's personalize your content