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The Loan Officer’s Guide to Appraisals Part 9: New Construction

Riverfront Appraisals

Welcome to the September edition of our blog series, The Loan Officer’s Guide to Appraisals. This entire year, I’ve been blogging once a month with the purpose of assisting loan officers to better understand the appraisal process. This month’s blog post will be all about new construction appraisals.

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Understanding The Reverse Mortgage Appraisal Process

AmeriMac

The significance of Reverse Mortgage Appraisal In the context of reverse mortgages, a crucial aspect is ensuring that the property’s value aligns with the loan terms, making the reverse mortgage appraisal process significant. How does an appraisal affect the reverse mortgage?

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Understanding the Role of an Appraisal Management Company

AmeriMac

Appraisal Management Companies (AMCs) play a crucial role in the real estate industry by providing independent appraisal services to lenders and other clients. While most people are familiar with the concept of an appraiser, many may not be aware of the important role that AMCs play in the appraisal process.

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The Loan Officer’s Guide to Appraisals, Part 1:  The Final Inspection

Riverfront Appraisals

Well – not really the end, but one of the last parts of some appraisals – namely the final inspection. The post The Loan Officer’s Guide to Appraisals, Part 1: The Final Inspection appeared first on Riverfront Appraisals. We’ll briefly look at what a final inspection […].

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New Homebuyer’s Guide To Appraisals

Birmingham Appraisal

If the bank uses a waiver it is still a good idea for the borrower to obtain an appraisal of their own to make sure that they are not paying more than the home is worth. Appraisal vs Home Inspection. As you can see, there are major differences between home appraisals and home inspections and both are very important. Conclusion.

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How to Choose a Real Estate Appraiser

McCarthy Appraisal Blog

Verify the appraiser’s experience working with homeowners. This is important because loan officers usually have different requirements than individual homeowners. Loan officers are typically looking for an assessment of the condition of the house and a rough market value to put on the mortgage documents.

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How to Hire the Best Orange County Home Appraiser

Sammco Real Estate Appraisal Group

So how do you find best Orange County Home Appraiser? You might be a home owner, a mortgage loan officer or even an appraisal management company. If you Google Orange County Home Appraiser and look at some of the listings, you’ll not find a lot of appraisers in Orange County, CA that do non-lender work.