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The Automated Appraisal: Tips for a Changing Appraisal Environment

Genworth MI Blog

Here’s a quick list of what you should look for in an AMC: They’re licensed in the state where the mortgaged property is located. They’re insured. When it comes to understanding the AMC’s standards for appraisers, try asking these questions: How do you select appraisers/property inspectors?

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The Automated Appraisal: Tips for a Changing Appraisal Environment

Genworth MI Blog

Here’s a quick list of what you should look for in an AMC: They’re licensed in the state where the mortgaged property is located. They’re insured. When it comes to understanding the AMC’s standards for appraisers, try asking these questions: How do you select appraisers/property inspectors?

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Nothing New Under the Sun: the varied face of appraisal

Walitt Solutions

During my presentation, I reviewed with the audience a number of appraisal scenarios that have been common practice for decades – often in spaces outside of first mortgage lending. Are these “other” inspection-and-valuation processes appropriate for lending? But is this so-called “new” process really new at all?