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ROV (Reconsideration of Value) Changes – FHA and GSEs

Appraisal Today

ROV (Reconsideration of Value) Changes – FHA and GSEs GSE Effective date is August 29, 2024 HUD Effective date is September 2, 2024 Editor’s note: This long section includes, In order: McKissock/Dave Bradley post with a good summary including links to HUD and GSE documents. For appraisers, Section II.D.2.

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HUD, GSEs to Allow Consumers to Seek Reconsideration of Appraisal Valuations

Appraisal Buzz

Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), through the Federal Housing Administration (FHA), and government-sponsored enterprises (GSEs) Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac are now allowing home appraisals to get a second look when bias is suspected in the appraisal process.

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The appraisal industry’s governance problem

Housing Wire

Apart from questions of governance, the report found significant gaps in the Appraisal Foundation’s fair housing requirements and training. Appraisal complaints are most often made directly to the lender, when a borrower asks for a reconsideration of value. That process varies from lender to lender.

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ICE unveils two new property valuation solutions

Housing Wire

Validate ROV allows homeowners who have questions about lender-assigned home values to submit “reconsideration of value” requests with their phones. Consumers will supplement their requests with pictures of the property.

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White House marks one year of PAVE appraisal bias action plan

Housing Wire

Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)], are working to build a Federal database to share appraisal data across the Federal government [which] could allow agencies to share enhanced oversight and enforcement actions, and could facilitate new research related to property valuation.” FHFA, along with HUD, [the U.S.

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Progress now or perfect later: Improving the appraisal process

Housing Wire

Concerns of racial bias , a lack of standardization for consumers in the reconsideration of value process and unclear authority in the governance structure are all present amidst increased requests from lenders for a more efficient process that provides value certainty sooner.

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New appraisal bias protections apply to reverse mortgage program: FHA

Housing Wire

Appraisal bias issues are more commonly discussed on the forward lending side of the mortgage business, but entities including the federal government and independent advocacy groups — including the National Consumer Law Center (NCLC) — have warned that appraisal bias could also impact seniors seeking a reverse mortgage.