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CFPB Investigations in Alleged Appraisal Discrimination

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The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has started investigating alleged appraisal discrimination. This is a new development, as federal investigations had so far exclusively been by HUD. The CFPB is an aggressive investigator, and AMCs, large firms and lenders should be wary.

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California couple sues appraiser for race discrimination

Housing Wire

A San Rafael, California real estate appraiser is being sued for allegedly undervaluing a home by almost 50% because the homeowners are Black. Miller of Miller & Perotti Real Estate Appraisal and AMC Links LLC , an appraisal management company headquartered in Lehi, Utah.

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2024 USPAP Changes Clarify Nondiscrimination

Appraisal Today

How do the USPAP revisions to the Nondiscrimination section affect appraisers? Appraisers were also always prohibited from performing assignments with bias. Appraisers were also always prohibited from performing assignments with bias. These requirements are carried forward in the 2024 edition of USPAP.

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The appraisal industry’s hidden hand

Housing Wire

He started contracting with home mortgage lenders to appraise the value of the property tied to a loan. “It He reentered the appraisal business through a different door. Appraisal management companies, or AMCs, quietly exploded following the lender reforms that came amid the Great Recession. It fit well.

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Appraisers: How to Spend Less Time on Email

Appraisal Today

Appraisers: How to spend less time on Email. Excerpts: Many appraisers report that they’d like to spend less time on email. This blog post is the best I have ever read, as it is specifically for practicing appraisers. Appraisal Business Tips . Humor for Appraisers. Humor for Appraisers. 29 Beds | 18.5