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DOJ sues Rocket, appraisal companies over alleged discrimination

Housing Wire

Under federal law, mortgage lenders are required to work at arm’s length during the appraisal process, partnering with independent appraisal management companies who assign the work to state-licensed professional appraisers,” a spokesperson for Rocket told HousingWire.

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Federal agencies propose guidance for residential real estate ROVs

Housing Wire

The proposed guidance advises on policies that financial institutions may implement to allow consumers to provide financial institutions with information that may not have been considered during an appraisal or if deficiencies are identified in the original appraisal ,” the announcement states.

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A View on Risk: Desktop Appraisals

Appraisal Buzz

The lender/appraiser ecosystem over time has adapted processes and technologies to achieve appraisal development and reporting that meets regulatory, agency, and investor requirements, as well as meeting the needs of individualized lender risk appetites. Appraisers rely on standards of practice and processes.

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Appraisal Quality Tip: Understanding the updates to Reconsideration of Value requests

Clear Capital

We’re excited to share some important updates regarding the Reconsideration of Value (ROV) process. As you may know, Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac (the GSEs), and HUD have recently announced a standardized approach for handling ROVs initiated by borrowers during the appraisal process. What is a borrower-initiated ROV?

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New Homebuyer’s Guide To Appraisals

Birmingham Appraisal

As you can see, there are major differences between home appraisals and home inspections and both are very important. There are numerous steps in the appraisal process and it’s important to know each step involved. Steps in the Appraisal Process. What If The Appraisal Is Less Than The Contract?

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HUD settles with JPMorgan over appraisal bias case

Housing Wire

The finance giant will also begin training home lending advisors and client care specialists in the reconsideration of value process and fair lending issues related to appraisals. ” Though the bank did not admit to any wrongdoing or any appraisal bias, it moved quickly to update its policies on valuations.

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Reconsideration of Value and Appraisers

Appraisal Today

Excerpts: Suggested protocols for responding to Reconsideration of Value requests. Click here to listen to Tim Andersen, MAI’s podcast, “Reconsiderations of Value: Satan’s Own Seed, Right?” My comments : ROVs are a PITA for many appraisers. Appraiser and Publisher Appraisal Today. My comments : Wow!