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A loan officer’s ultimate guide to appraisal modernization

Housing Wire

In its March 2022 Single-Family Seller/Servicer Guide (Guide) Bulletin, Freddie Mac stated, “[ACE+ PDR] will allow Sellers and Borrowers to continue to benefit from originating loans without an appraisal while mitigating risks and ensuring we purchase Mortgages secured by properties in acceptable condition.”

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NAR: Appraisal License Equivalency Credit for RE Agents?

Appraisal Today

Excerpts: The AQB previously considered the option of allowing parallel professional non-appraisal experience. Counseling buyers, sellers, owners, and tenants on inspections and remediations, improvements, and the appraisal process. Completing Evaluations in compliance with the Interagency Appraisal and Evaluation Guidelines.