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Fannie Mae extends relaxed appraisal, lending standards

Housing Wire

Earlier this year, citing the extraordinary circumstances that the country is facing with the ongoing spread of the coronavirus, the Federal Housing Finance Agency directed the government-sponsored enterprises to ease their standards for both property appraisals and verification of employment. Presented by: CoreLogic.

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Everything You Should Know About a Home Appraisal

Appraisal Hub

Keep reading to find out more about its significance and understand the appraisal process. How Do Banks And Other Lenders Use Appraisals? Mortgage lenders require assurance that they are issuing a loan commensurate to the value of the property. Appraisal Hub Inc.

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How To Appraise Rural Properties

Appraisal Today

Defining rural properties – USDA and GSEs Challenges of appraising rural properties Appraising rural properties presents unique challenges due to their diverse characteristics and market dynamics. Kiedrowski The most recent statistics show Value Acceptance accounts for up to 40% of all mortgage approvals.

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Types of Appraisals that are in High Demand Due to COVID-19

Appraisal Hub

As a result, appraisal firms found an uptick in the demand for residential appraisals due to the pandemic. There is also a higher demand for desktop appraisal services as well as commercial property appraisers in Toronto. Home and Mortgage Appraisals. Desktop Appraisals.

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Understanding The Reverse Mortgage Appraisal Process

AmeriMac

What is a Reverse Mortgage Appraisal? A reverse mortgage appraisal is an evaluation of a property’s value to determine how much money can be borrowed through a reverse mortgage. It takes into account factors like the condition, size, and location of the property.

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2022 Appraisal Outlook: Appraisers Cast Optimistic Eye On Coming Year

McKissock

Traut notes that the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) announced in late October 2021 at the Mortgage Banker Association’s annual conference that banks and mortgage lenders will be able to use desktop appraisals in place of traditional appraisals for qualifying Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac backed mortgages.