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All in Appraisals
In this Compliance Clip (video), Adam tackles a nuanced appraisal question many lenders encounter: can a borrower request a second appraisal when the bank already has an acceptable one on file? Using a real-world scenario, Adam quickly explains the key regulatory and risk considerations, outlining practical compliance expectations, common missteps, and how institutions should approach situations like this. A transcript of this video is now available.
In this Compliance Clip (video), Adam breaks down the requirements in Regulation B as to when a borrower must get a copy of the appraisal used in their loan. Not only is the timeframe for delivering the appraisal discussed, Adam also covers when the appraisal delivery requirements of Regulation B apply. A transcript of this video is now available.
In this Compliance Clip (video), Adam provides an overview of Reconsideration of Value (ROV) in the context of residential real estate transactions. Drawing on recently released interagency guidance from key financial regulatory bodies, Adam explains the significance of an ROV and the importance of addressing appraisal bias and fair lending concerns.
On August 2, 2023, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and the National Association of Real Estate Brokers (NAREB) announced a partnership aimed at tackling appraisal bias and discrimination in the housing market. The said collaboration, which is set to launch in the coming months, will increase education, outreach, and efforts to combat racial appraisal bias in home property valuation.
On June 1, 2023, the Biden-Harris Administration’s PAVE Task Force announced a new set of actions to address appraisal bias in the housing market. The Interagency Task Force on Property Appraisal and Valuation Equity (PAVE) was created in June 2021 by President Biden, with the aim of rooting out bias in the home appraisal process.
On June 1, 2023, the federal regulatory agencies requested public comment on a proposed rule designed to ensure the credibility and integrity of models used in real estate valuations. Specifically, the proposed rule would implement quality control standards for automated valuation models (AVMs) used by mortgage originators and secondary market issuers in valuing real estate collateral securing mortgage loans.
On January 12, 2023, HUD Secretary Marcia L. Fudge announced that HUD, through the Federal Housing Administration, is creating a process that people seeking FHA financing can use to request a review of their appraisal if they believe the results may have been skewed by racial bias. The proposed change to FHA policy represents the first step to solidify the processes that lenders must follow when a borrower requests a Reconsideration of Value (ROV) review if concerns arise around unlawful discrimination in residential property valuation
The CFPB recently announced that it will host the Appraisal Subcommittee for a hearing on appraisal bias on January 24, 2023. Representatives from key stakeholder groups were invited to share their views with the ASC during the hearing.
On 9/29/2020, the Federal Reserve, FDIC, and OCC jointly finalized two interim final rules that are currently in effected and were issued in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. The rules include:
A final rule that temporarily defers appraisal and evaluation requirements for up to 120 days after the closing of certain residential and commercial real estate transactions; and
A final rule that neutralizes—due to the lack of credit and market risk—the regulatory capital and liquidity effects for banks that participate in certain Federal Reserve liquidity facilities.
On April 29, 2020, the CFPB released two fact sheets. The first fact sheet, titled “Transaction Coverage Under the ECOA Valuations Rule”, explains the coverage requirements under the Equal Credit Opportunity Act (ECOA) Valuations Rule (Rule) and addresses frequently asked questions the Bureau has received since it went into effect. The second fact sheet, titled "Delivery of Appraisals”, explains the delivery requirements for appraisals under the Equal Credit Opportunity Act (ECOA) Valuations Rule (Rule) and also addresses questions the Bureau has received since it went into effect.
