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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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HUD settles with JPMorgan over appraisal bias case

Housing Wire

The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has announced that JPMorgan Chase has come to an agreement with a Black homeowner who claimed the bank’s mortgage division – relying on a valuation done by an appraiser – valued her home at an amount lower than its actual worth because of her race.

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Appraisal bias plan promises barrage of actions in the near term

Housing Wire

The Department of Housing and Urban Development ’s long-awaited action plan on appraisal bias outlines administrative actions the federal government will quickly take to address mis-valuations. One challenge in assessing the scope of appraisal bias is rooted in the informal process of challenging an appraised value.

Appraisal 365
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A View on Risk: Desktop Appraisals

Appraisal Buzz

The markets perceived no additional risk in transactions where the appraiser signing off on the valuation of the collateral being utilized for a credit decision did not physically inspect the property. Inspection relief was successful as lenders and appraisers developed appropriate processes. Lenders rely on regulation and policy.

Appraisal 435
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Why Appraisal Workfiles Are Important

Appraisal Today

Lanham, 20/20 Valuations, and loanDepot.com, U.S. They alleged that the appraiser had taken into account their race in his valuation of their home in violation of the federal Fair Housing Act and other laws prohibiting discrimination. Significant developments have occurred in the case. District Court, Maryland.

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New Homebuyer’s Guide To Appraisals

Birmingham Appraisal

Basically, an appraisal determines the value of a property, and the home inspection reports the home’s overall condition as well as that of the different systems. Appraisers develop an opinion of value for the subject property for various reasons including mortgage underwriting.

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How to Find Comps With Few Sales

Appraisal Today

The property data collection process by unlicensed and unregulated people hampers the appraiser trainee’s development and hurts the next generation of licensed and certified appraisers. This will save time, especially when consumers request a Reconsideration of Value.