The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) recently outlined options to ensure that computer models used to help determine home estimates are accurate and fair. The options will now be reviewed to determine their potential impact on small businesses. When underwriting a mortgage, most lenders require an appraisal, which is the estimated value of the home. …
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