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From Forms to Reports: A Look at the UAD Overhaul

Appraisal Buzz

By now, most appraisers are aware that Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac (GSEs) have embarked on a complete overhaul of the Uniform Appraisal Dataset (UAD). These codes, or language, make sense to appraisers but confuse uninitiated readers of our reports. No longer will appraisers find the right field and check the right box.

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How To Appraise Rural Properties

Appraisal Today

How To Appraise Rural Properties Excerpts: Appraising residential properties in rural areas can be both challenging and rewarding. Unlike the standardized expectations of urban and suburban properties, rural properties often present unique characteristics that require a nuanced approach to valuation. By Dallas T. percent from 7.02

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What Is Appraisal Review in Real Estate?

AmeriMac

This article discusses what an appraisal requires, why it needs to be reviewed and the methods involved in arriving at both conclusions. What Is an Appraisal? An appraisal is the fair valuation of a property based on a professional’s opinion, mainly if the payment method includes a mortgage. Field Review.

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Disagreeing with the Appraiser: Tips for Staying Compliant While Making Your Case

Genworth MI Blog

Withholding or threatening to withhold timely payment for an appraisal report or appraisal services rendered when the appraisal report or services are provided in accordance with the contract between the parties. Correct errors in the appraisal report. A Few Basics.

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Disagreeing with the Appraiser: Tips for Staying Compliant While Making Your Case

Genworth MI Blog

Withholding or threatening to withhold timely payment for an appraisal report or appraisal services rendered when the appraisal report or services are provided in accordance with the contract between the parties. Correct errors in the appraisal report. A Few Basics.

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The Appraisal World is changing, as is UAD and the URAR

McKissock

There has been a lot of talk about the Uniform Appraisal Dataset (UAD) and Uniform Residential Appraisal Report (URAR) redesign initiative, and how it will make life easier for appraisers. The mortgage appraisal forms we use today were designed in 2005 using technology and mortgage processes in place at the time.

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Appraisal firm, loanDepot sued by Black couple for bias

Housing Wire

Presented by: Altisource. However, the couple was “shocked” when they were informed by loanDepot’s loan officer that Lanham, who conducted the appraisal, valued their home for only $472,000. loanDepot contracted 20/20 Valuations and after the appraisal, the lender said it would not extend the loan.

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