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Disagreeing with the Appraiser: Tips for Staying Compliant While Making Your Case

Genworth MI Blog

This article first appeared in the June issue of National Mortgage Professional Magazine. . The home appraisal has been requested…the waiting begins. Will the appraiser give credit for all the upgrades in the home? Is the appraiser familiar with the neighborhood? Will the appraised value be sufficient for the loan?”.

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Disagreeing with the Appraiser: Tips for Staying Compliant While Making Your Case

Genworth MI Blog

This article first appeared in the June issue of National Mortgage Professional Magazine. . The home appraisal has been requested…the waiting begins. Will the appraiser give credit for all the upgrades in the home? Is the appraiser familiar with the neighborhood? Will the appraised value be sufficient for the loan?”.

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What is a SOC 2 Type II Report, and why is it essential for compliance?

Dart Appraisal

Compliance in the appraisal process means following federal and state guidelines. It also means protecting our clients and their borrowers’ information with the utmost security, privacy, and confidentiality. Changes to FHA Appraisal Policy. Dart Appraisal Discusses Appraisal Changes On Reverse Mortgages.

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From Appraisal to Freedom: How a PMI Removal Appraisal Can Save You Thousands

Premier Home Appraisal Blog

My home appraisal saved me money! Are you tired of paying for private mortgage insurance (PMI) every month? That's where our home appraisal for PMI removal comes in. This appraisal blog post will explore how our Virginia home appraisal services can get you started on financial freedom. of your loan amount per year.

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The Necessity of a Commercial Engagement Letter

Dart Appraisal

Who is the intended user of the appraisal report, and for what purpose is it being used? . Who is the client and all intended users with addressees? . As part of our appraisal management services, we ensure that written expectations are set forth and that only qualified appraisers are engaged for all appraisal assignments.

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Value of a Pool for Homes?

Appraisal Today

NOTE: Please scroll down to read the other topics in this long blog post on changing real estate market, interest rate forecasts, non lender appraisals, foreclosures way down from 2008, Freddie and ANSI, unusual homes, mortgage origination stats, etc. Most residential appraisers were staff appraisers at lenders then.

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Unacceptable Appraisal Practices from Freddie Mac

Appraisal Today

NOTE: Please scroll down to read the other topics in this long blog post on barndominiums, liability, declining prices, non-lender marketing, Freddie bad appraisal practices, unusual homes, mortgage origination stats, etc. ==. The only appraisers who get sued are those performing appraisals for mortgage lending.