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Is A Cubicasa Scan an Inspection?

Cleveland Appraisal Blog

In this article, I thought I would share my thoughts on this and whether scanning a property with Cubicasa is considered to be an appraisal inspection. WHAT IS AN APPRAISAL INSPECTION? I think it’s important to understand what an appraisal inspection is. I still like to use the word “inspection”.

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FHFA extends relaxed appraisal, lending standards

Housing Wire

According to the FHFA, the extended flexibilities include: Alternative appraisals on purchase and rate term refinance loans; Alternative methods for documenting income and verifying employment before loan closing; and Expanding the use of power of attorney to assist with loan closings. In a statement issued on Feb.

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FHFA extends relaxed appraisal, lending standards

Housing Wire

Alternative appraisals on purchase and rate term refinance loans; Alternative methods for documenting income and verifying employment before loan closing; and Expanding the use of power of attorney to assist with loan closings.

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How to negotiate your home purchase offer

Housing Wire

Get pre-approved to show you mean business: Consider obtaining a pre-approval for a mortgage from a lender by the time you reach the offer stage, as this document can play a key role in the negotiation process. While a home inspection is a valuable way to get to know your new potential home, it can also be used as a negotiation tool.

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Appraisal Foundation: Appraisers must take course on bias

Housing Wire

In a statement , the Appraisal Foundation’s Appraisal Standards Board Chair Wayne Miller said “pressing issues” have arisen in appraisals over the past year, ranging from concerns about fair housing matters to how to conduct a socially distanced property inspection in the midst of COVID-19.

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Consolidated Analytics’ Ed Gerding: The pillars of QC in action

Housing Wire

Well established and effective quality control programs contribute to community stability by promoting responsible lending practices and ensuring the accuracy of the data obtained through the property appraisal process.

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Appraisal Inspection Vs. Home Inspection: Your Role as an Appraiser

McKissock

Appraisers often balk at assignments that require a more detailed inspection of the subject property (e.g., FHA appraisal assignments ) because they don’t want to be considered a “home inspector.” You were hired to complete an appraisal. Can an appraisal inspection substitute a home inspection?