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HUD, GSEs to Allow Consumers to Seek Reconsideration of Appraisal Valuations

Appraisal Buzz

Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), through the Federal Housing Administration (FHA), and government-sponsored enterprises (GSEs) Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac are now allowing home appraisals to get a second look when bias is suspected in the appraisal process.

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Reconsideration of Value and Appraisers

Appraisal Today

Excerpts: Suggested protocols for responding to Reconsideration of Value requests. Click here to listen to Tim Andersen, MAI’s podcast, “Reconsiderations of Value: Satan’s Own Seed, Right?” What Is a Reconciled Value? Excerpts: What does the appraiser do with the three different values that may be developed?

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Low Value = Material Deficiencies? New FHA ROV Policy

Appraiserblogs

The implication that if the VALUE is too low, then there must be “material deficiencies” present, is deeply troubling! Up until recently, there has never been a standardized policy for mortgage loan related Reconsideration of Value (ROV) requests after an appraisal has been submitted. The GSE’s have similar policies.

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Progress now or perfect later: Improving the appraisal process

Housing Wire

I hear these phrases quite often when it comes to product and software development, but I think they apply very well to solving complex problems like transforming the property appraisal process to work better for every stakeholder. That means development can start this year, so the industry is ready to roll out the new forms in 2024.

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A View on Risk: Desktop Appraisals

Appraisal Buzz

Let’s take some time to reintroduce Desktop Appraisals and explore the risks that are presented when a Desktop Appraisal is requested of an appraiser as part of the mortgage application process. Inspection relief was successful as lenders and appraisers developed appropriate processes. Appraisal Labels.

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FREE Webinar: Update on Current VA Appraisal Topics

McKissock

James and Jeff will cover current VA appraisal topics including desktop appraisals, reconsiderations of value, and the ways that the VA is monitoring appraisal quality. This includes the development and enhancement of automated appraisal-scoring tools and analytic products. Sign up now. View upcoming Pro-Series webinars.

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FREE Webinar: Update on Current VA Appraisal Topics

McKissock

James and Jeff will cover current VA appraisal topics including desktop appraisals, reconsiderations of value, and the ways that the VA is monitoring appraisal quality. Invest in your professional development with one-hour, non-credit webinars presented by experts. View Pro-Series webinars.