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A New ‘Standard’ for ROV Requests

Appraiserblogs

But I digress… According to the Dodd-Frank law, and the HVCC before it, clients are allowed to challenge the appraiser’s value opinion by submitting what is termed in the law “appropriate” sales to be further reviewed, with the expectation that. White Paper: Requests for Reconsiderations The paper states that….

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Why Appraisal Workfiles Are Important

Appraisal Today

Lanham, 20/20 Valuations, and loanDepot.com, U.S. They alleged that the appraiser had taken into account their race in his valuation of their home in violation of the federal Fair Housing Act and other laws prohibiting discrimination. from 0.60 (including the origination fee) for 80 percent loan-to-value ratio (LTV) loans.

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Getting Appraisers to Reconsider Value—Do’s & Don’ts

Portland Appraisal Blog

There has been a meeting of the minds, the contract has been signed and everyone is anticipating a smooth closing. There is no law forbidding someone from paying more than the average market participant for a home unless the motive for doing so falls under money laundering, bribery, or some other equally nefarious scheme.

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How to Find Comps With Few Sales

Appraisal Today

This will save time, especially when consumers request a Reconsideration of Value. The average contract interest rate for 30-year fixed-rate mortgages with conforming loan balances ($766,550 or less) increased to 7.06 from 0.65 (including the origination fee) for 80 percent loan-to-value ratio (LTV) loans. percent from 6.87

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New Homebuyer’s Guide To Appraisals

Birmingham Appraisal

Appraisers develop an opinion of value for the subject property for various reasons including mortgage underwriting. Other nontraditional uses for an appraisal include valuation for insurance companies, helping sellers arrive at a market value to list their home, estate planning, and tax appeals.