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The Loan Officer’s Guide to Appraisals Part 5:  What is bracketing and why do we do it?

Riverfront Appraisals

So far in our series, we’ve looked at final inspections, lending on unique homes, communication with the appraiser, and reconsiderations of value. The post The Loan Officer’s Guide to Appraisals Part 5: What is bracketing and why do we do it? So if this is […]. appeared first on Riverfront Appraisals.

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The Loan Officer’s Guide to Appraisals Part 6:  How are FHA Appraisals Different From Others?

Riverfront Appraisals

So far in our series, we’ve looked at final inspections, lending on unique homes, communication with the appraiser, reconsiderations of value and bracketing. […]. This post is part six of a 12-part series we’re calling The Loan Officer’s Guide to Appraisals. We’re halfway there!

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The Loan Officer’s Guide to Appraisals Part 7:  How Can the Appraisal Process be Sped Up?

Riverfront Appraisals

So far, we’ve covered final inspections, lending on unique homes, communication with the appraiser, reconsiderations of value, bracketing and FHA appraisals. For the past six months, I’ve been blogging with the purpose of assisting loan officers to better understand the appraisal process. And, you’ll definitely […].

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2024 Bidding Wars – How to Strike and Win

Lamacchia Realty

They should be well known, respected among agents in the area, and highly specialized in mortgage lending. Lenders lend based on the appraised value or purchase price (whichever is lower), so if you offer based on the higher list price, you’re responsible for covering the difference. Real estate is a long game.

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Why Agents Should Share Their CMA With The Appraiser

Birmingham Appraisal

The lender then obtains an appraisal to make sure that the property they are lending on, which is the collateral for the loan, is worth what they are paying for it. Agents and appraisers should be choosing comparables based on the physical attributes of the property and bracketing different features of the property when possible.

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7 Easy Steps to Reduce Appraisal Revision Requests

Clear Capital

Delays in responding to revision requests can have a serious impact on all lending parties during the review process. This strategy often backfires because parties involved in the lending process cannot find the specific information they are looking for in the report. Do careful pre-inspection research.

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2022 Bidding Wars – How to Strike and Win

Lamacchia Realty

They should be well known, respected among agents in the area, and highly specialized in mortgage lending. Lenders lend based on the appraised value, so if you offer based on the higher list price, you’re responsible for covering the difference. Consider Waiving Inspection. Shorten Contingency Time Frames.

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