Appraiserblogs

MARCH 28, 2024

This is one of the appraisal discrimination cases that has received significant attention – among appraisers, the media and government agencies. They alleged that the appraiser had taken in account their race in his valuation of their home in violation of the federal Fair Housing Act and other laws prohibiting.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 26, 2024

loanDepot has settled a lawsuit filed by a Maryland couple accusing the firm of appraisal bias, ending a case that gained national attention two years ago. California-based loanDepot will pay an undisclosed amount and commit to improving its mortgage appraisal practices.

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Appraisal Today

APRIL 5, 2024

Why an Organized Workfile is Your Best Defense By Craig Capilla Excerpts: We all know that the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) set the baseline for what must be included in a workfile. Still, all too many appraisers seek only to meet that minimum standard and little more. Newer appraisers are lucky.

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