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HUD, GSEs to Allow Consumers to Seek Reconsideration of Appraisal Valuations

Appraisal Buzz

Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), through the Federal Housing Administration (FHA), and government-sponsored enterprises (GSEs) Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac are now allowing home appraisals to get a second look when bias is suspected in the appraisal process.

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HUD and FHA announce new appraisal bias protections

Housing Wire

Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) announced a new policy on Wednesday that will enable mortgage borrowers to “request a re-assessment of the appraised value of their property if they believe that the appraisal was inaccurate or biased,” according to an announcement from HUD.

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HUD is developing an appraisal review process to investigate racial bias

Housing Wire

Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has begun developing a process for borrowers seeking Federal Housing Administration (FHA) financing to request an appraisal review when they suspect racial bias. . “We The group created an action plan representing a wide-ranging set of equity reforms to the home appraisal process.

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Federal agencies propose guidance for residential real estate ROVs

Housing Wire

The proposed guidance advises on policies that financial institutions may implement to allow consumers to provide financial institutions with information that may not have been considered during an appraisal or if deficiencies are identified in the original appraisal ,” the announcement states.

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New Homebuyer’s Guide To Appraisals

Birmingham Appraisal

Other nontraditional uses for an appraisal include valuation for insurance companies, helping sellers arrive at a market value to list their home, estate planning, and tax appeals. As you can see, there are major differences between home appraisals and home inspections and both are very important. Conclusion.