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Understanding the Role of an Appraisal Management Company

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One of the key regulatory changes was the implementation of the Home Valuation Code of Conduct (HVCC) in 2009. These guidelines aimed to address concerns about inflated property valuations and the influence of lenders on appraisers. This, in turn, helps protect both lenders and borrowers in the mortgage process.

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What Does an Appraisal Management Company (AMC) Do?

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Instead, it is an independent entity that works with lenders and others who need valuation services. In 2009, Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae, government housing lending institutions, the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) and the New York Attorney General got together to create the Home Valuation Code of Conduct (HVCC).