FHA, Fannie/Freddie Tell it Like it Is (to them) by David Brauner, Editor The appraiser Valuation 2009 conference in New Orleans in November offered unprecedented access to key regulators, AMCs and other decision makers regarding the future of the appraisal industry- that’s the good news. The bad news is that you may not like what…
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Industry News HVCC Update- Seeing Light Regulators, lenders and the public are finally getting the message that all is not well with HVCC. Consider FHA’s recent mandate that appraiser fees be customary and reasonable and that there be a clear separation of appraiser and AMC fees (Page **). These requirements speak directly to appraisers’ complaints.…
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Editor’s Note: Lawmakers got an ear full from appraisers at a June hearing in Washington. D.C. This time, it appears Congress is listening. Appraisers Talk, Congress Listens by David Brauner and Isaac Peck After the Congressional hearing in June, rest assured that Capitol Hill is well aware of appraisal industry issues, including customary and reasonable...…
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HVCC Petitions Request For Reconsideration of HVCC Petition – Click to view and sign the petition to request reconsideration of HVCC to New York Attorney General, Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, and the Office of Federal Housing Enterprise Oversight: http://www.hvccpetition.com/ViewSignatures.aspx. Freddie Mac Clears the Air: – For a clear and helpful Q&A on the HVCC that…
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