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Challenging a mortgage appraisal

Annarbor Appraisal

Even though the lender is the client, the borrower is by regulation, required to be given a copy of the appraisal report. When a sale is involved, the valuation may be lower than contracted price. Lenders offer a formal “Reconsideration of Value” (ROV) process. Sometimes errors occur since humans are human.

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New Homebuyer’s Guide To Appraisals

Birmingham Appraisal

What is a Mortgage Appraisal? A mortgage appraisal is an appraisal that is done for mortgage lending purposes. Lenders, including banks and mortgage companies, require an appraisal to justify the loan they are making. Who is the Appraisal for? This is called equity.