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ROV (Reconsideration of Value) Changes – FHA and GSEs

Appraisal Today

ROV (Reconsideration of Value) Changes – FHA and GSEs GSE Effective date is August 29, 2024 HUD Effective date is September 2, 2024 Editor’s note: This long section includes, In order: McKissock/Dave Bradley post with a good summary including links to HUD and GSE documents. For appraisers, Section II.D.2.

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The Housing Market Has Become Like the Pymatuning Spillway

Cleveland Appraisal Blog

There is a lot of demand out there, with very little inventory. Within the past couple of weeks, I have appraised several properties for purchases, where my opinion of the market value of these homes was significantly below the contract price. It may be due to inventory levels continuing to drop.

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The Appraiser’s Perspective: Insights and Tips for Real Estate Agents

Birmingham Appraisal

Multiple offers do not guarantee that the property will appraise for the contract price Even if the seller accepts the highest offer, there is no guarantee that it will be supported by the market. If there are no comparable sales that support the contract price, this may result in a lower appraised value.

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FHA Appraisal ROV Q&As

Appraisal Today

FHA purchase applications were little changed despite the increase in rates, as some first-time homebuyers remain in the market because of improving housing inventory conditions.” The average contract interest rate for 30-year fixed-rate mortgages with conforming loan balances ($766,550 or less) increased to 6.52 percent from 6.36

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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?” The average contract interest rate for 30-year fixed-rate mortgages with conforming loan balances ($647,200 or less) increased to 5.94

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Types of Appraisal Values

Appraisal Today

As the market continues to evolve, particularly in regions with growing inventories and softening prices, homeowners and lenders alike will need to navigate the changing landscape of mortgage debt and equity. The average contract interest rate for 30-year fixed-rate mortgages with conforming loan balances ($766,550 or less) decreased to 6.55

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Why Appraisal Workfiles Are Important

Appraisal Today

More significantly, loanDepot.com agreed to an extensive revamping of: (a) its reconsideration of value practices; (b) fair housing/non-discrimination training requirements; (c) statistical tracking of appraisal outcomes; and (d) training and contractual requirements for AMCs and appraisers. percent from 6.93 percent from 7.14