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Understanding The Reverse Mortgage Appraisal Process

AmeriMac

What is a Reverse Mortgage Appraisal? A reverse mortgage appraisal is an evaluation of a property’s value to determine how much money can be borrowed through a reverse mortgage. The appraisal is important because it helps lenders assess the risk associated with the reverse mortgage loan.

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VA hikes appraisal fees, turn-times in select markets

Housing Wire

The Department of Veterans Affairs will raise appraisal fees and lengthen allowable turnaround times in select markets across the country in response to high demand for appraisals. The VA said it had taken note of increased market demand in a “seller’s market,” in a notice explaining the increases. “As

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How agents are winning bidding wars in America’s most competitive markets

Housing Wire

In the ultra-competitive Westchester market, the odds were stacked against Heather Harrison and her client. and I counseled my client to bid accordingly, waive his mortgage contingency, then we bid $1.45 Prospective buyers need to be armed with as much data as possible about the market they’re targeting.

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All You Need to Know About Reverse Mortgage Appraisals

AmeriMac

One important aspect of the reverse mortgage process is the appraisal, which determines the value of the property and plays a crucial role in determining the size of the loan. Meeting these eligibility criteria is the first step in applying for a reverse mortgage.

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All You Need to Know About Reverse Mortgages Appraisal

AmeriMac

Are you considering a reverse mortgage but unsure of what role appraisal plays? In this post, we will cover everything you need to know about reverse mortgage appraisal. We will start by discussing the basics of reverse mortgages and who can benefit from them. Why an Appraisal is Crucial for a Reverse Mortgage?

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Challenging a mortgage appraisal

Annarbor Appraisal

The appraisal does not choose sales based on price, but on similarity to the subject property (with being proximate and recent important as well). Caveat is that sometimes an older sale that is highly similar will be the best indicator, if the adjustments for changing market conditions are analyzed and made.

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From Forms to Reports: A Look at the UAD Overhaul

Appraisal Buzz

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. Most appraisers have diversity in their business channels.

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