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

Appraisal Buzz

The rule change will enable borrowers to request a re-assessment of the appraised value of their property if they believe that the appraisal was inaccurate or biased, HUD says in a release. These disclosures must be provided at both the time of mortgage application and at the presentation of the appraisal.

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HUD and FHA announce new appraisal bias protections

Housing Wire

Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) announced a new policy on Wednesday that will enable mortgage borrowers to “request a re-assessment of the appraised value of their property if they believe that the appraisal was inaccurate or biased,” according to an announcement from HUD.

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loanDepot settles appraisal bias lawsuit 

Housing Wire

Instead of Connolly and Mott greeting the appraiser, a white colleague was present during the process. ” The settlement agreement does not resolve or release any claims against 20/20 Valuations and Lanham. ” The settlement agreement does not resolve or release any claims against 20/20 Valuations and Lanham.

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NAN’s Steve Sussman on the company’s growth strategy

Housing Wire

But I think that it’s going to help solve a lot of problems both now and in future as we move toward more modern valuation methods. And our mission over the last couple of years has really been to transform from an appraisal company to a full-service valuation company. SW: Does NAN utilize some of that technology right now?

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Why Agents Should Share Their CMA With The Appraiser

Birmingham Appraisal

The appraiser must make sure that they are providing an impartial valuation so that the market value shown in the appraisal is as accurate as possible. For the above reasons, it is very important for accurate valuations during the home-buying process.

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Why Appraisal Workfiles Are Important

Appraisal Today

Lanham, 20/20 Valuations, and loanDepot.com, U.S. They alleged that the appraiser had taken into account their race in his valuation of their home in violation of the federal Fair Housing Act and other laws prohibiting discrimination. District Court, Maryland. There is a monetary component – which is confidential.