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HUD rescinds appraisal review policies

Housing Wire

Policies related to appraisal appeals, or reconsiderations of value (ROV), were rescinded Wednesday by the Federal Housing Administration (FHA). The claims) carry significant professional and legal consequences, he said. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).

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loanDepot settles appraisal bias lawsuit 

Housing Wire

The changes include communicating to applicants that they have the right to request a reconsideration of value (ROV); explaining why an ROV is denied or the valuation is unchanged; and training its credit, valuation and customer service staff on the topic.

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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 appraisal industry’s governance problem

Housing Wire

The report also called on the government-sponsored enterprises to release parts of their vast trove of appraisal data, and urged lenders, the government, the GSEs and the Appraisal Foundation to standardize the reconsideration of value process, which currently lacks “any legal structure.”.

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Getting Appraisers to Reconsider Value—Do’s & Don’ts

Portland Appraisal Blog

Usually this is done via a document known as a “reconsideration of value” (ROV for short). What is a Reconsideration of Value? In short, a reconsideration of value is another appraisal. If any of the above points are all valid for your deal it could result in a different value conclusion.

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Practical Tips for Working With AMCs

Appraisal Today

They really appreciate it, and it ensures you can complete assignments on time as you had planned (no one likes waiting for a legal description only to have it show up on your day of 4 inspections!). Reconsideration of value and Appraisers. To read more, including the full legal document and appraiser comments, click here.

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Are Appraisers Professionals?

Appraisal Today

Definitely read this before doing STRs on a 1007, which an AMC or lender requests. == Key Considerations for Appraising Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) By Jo Traut Excerpts: Appraising ADUs requires a nuanced understanding of market characteristics, legal frameworks, and property specifics.