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HUD settles with JPMorgan over appraisal bias case

Housing Wire

The finance giant will also begin training home lending advisors and client care specialists in the reconsideration of value process and fair lending issues related to appraisals. ” Though the bank did not admit to any wrongdoing or any appraisal bias, it moved quickly to update its policies on valuations.

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New Requirements Aim to Reduce Appraisal Bias

Empire Appraisal Group

New Requirements Aim to Reduce Appraisal Bias The new Reconsideration of Value policy requires lenders to provide a pathway for borrowers to request reviews of home appraisal valuations. Also, underwriters should be trained to identify and remedy appraisal deficiencies, including racial and ethnic bias.

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Opinion: The path to modernizing the appraisal process

Housing Wire

Our industry must support and adopt solutions like the Practical Applications of Real Estate Appraisal (PAREA) and allow students to engage in simulated/virtual training programs in every state. Reconsideration of Value (ROV) process. Additionally, as directed by the Biden administration, the U.S.