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How to Maximize Appraisal Underwriting Approvals in Rural Markets

Genworth MI Blog

A spotlight has been cast on the rural space with questions probing why rural properties often face excessive underwriting conditions for appraisal issues and how rural lending can be increased to differentiate an organization. Limited appraiser availability. In 2008, Congress passed the Housing and Economic Reform Act.

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How to Maximize Appraisal Underwriting Approvals in Rural Markets

Genworth MI Blog

A spotlight has been cast on the rural space with questions probing why rural properties often face excessive underwriting conditions for appraisal issues and how rural lending can be increased to differentiate an organization. Limited appraiser availability. In 2008, Congress passed the Housing and Economic Reform Act.

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Ladd’s Addition—Neighborhood Analysis of Single-Family Residential Homes (July 2019)

Portland Appraisal Blog

Appraisers endeavor to take the measure of a neighborhood with a variety of charts and graphs. This is reflected in the age histogram showing most of the homes falling in the 91-97 years bracket. 2016-2018 averaged 20 sales per year. Appraisal Reports. This historic district is part of the Hosford-Abernethy neighborhood.