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Should You Refinance Into an ARM?

Quicken Loans

For this reason, the idea of going with an adjustable-rate mortgage (ARM) is often dismissed out of hand. We’ll discuss the pros and cons of an ARM refinance, but let’s start with the basics. We’ll discuss the pros and cons of an ARM refinance, but let’s start with the basics. What Is An ARM?

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ROV (Reconsideration of Value) Changes – FHA and GSEs

Appraisal Today

ROV (Reconsideration of Value) Changes – FHA and GSEs GSE Effective date is August 29, 2024 HUD Effective date is September 2, 2024 Editor’s note: This long section includes, In order: McKissock/Dave Bradley post with a good summary including links to HUD and GSE documents. Several sections of HUD Handbook 4000.1 For appraisers, Section II.D.2.

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Cost Approach – When to Use in Appraisals

Appraisal Today

I understand that Fannie Mae requires the sales comparison approach, but what if there aren’t enough good comps? Fannie Mae and the Cost Approach. Excerpt: We often receive questions from appraisers regarding Fannie Mae and the cost approach. Can I use the cost approach as the primary method of valuation?”. Answer: No!

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Fannie Files Complaint Against Appraiser

Appraisal Today

Remote work was in full swing, and consumers were desperately seeking to get out of the cities. A basic Q4, C3 home. I had a terrible time understanding why this appraisal was such a problem for Fannie Mae. The appraisal was ordered by an AMC on behalf of a lender. This approximately 900sf, 1.5 acres of wooded land.

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What Tools for Measuring Houses for Appraisals

Appraisal Today

I was surprised to see how few use phone apps. Prior Acts: Coverage for Past Work This is easily one of the most important aspects of your appraiser E&O policy. Recent Appraisal Buzz survey Measuring tape – over half Laser – less than half Guesstimate – a few, but way too many! Phone app. – I was hooked the first time I used it!

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Top Ten Reasons Why It Is Great to be an Appraiser!

Appraisal Today

To read more of this long blog post with many topics, click Read More Below!! NOTE: Please scroll down to read the other topics in this long blog post on AMC fees, Real estate forecast, Google Business Profile, unusual homes, mortgage origination stats, etc. Dazzle your friends with your knowledge of external obsolescence.

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Unacceptable Appraisal Practices from Freddie Mac

Appraisal Today

To read more of this long blog post with many topics, click Read More Below!! 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. ==. To read more, click here.