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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. Is “better” good enough as a starting point?

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A View on Risk: Desktop Appraisals

Appraisal Buzz

Desktop refers to a scope of work where the appraiser did not perform any level of viewing of the property and relied on other sources to gather property details. All three labels refer to the scope of work completed by the appraiser when completing the assignment. Operational and Reputational Risk Implications.

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