Tuesday, March 2, 2010

Understanding HVCC - Pop Quiz Answers

1. False - REALTORS and lenders can talk to appraisers, including requests to consider additional data or to correct errors.

2. False - Lenders may directly retain the services of an independent appraiser.

3. False - Lenders may choose to use a rotating roster of appraisers but are NOT required to do so by Fannie or Freddie.

4. False - The code applies only to 1-4 single family loans sold by Fannie or Freddie and does not apply to FHA, VA or the Federal Home Loan Banks.

5. False - Nothing in HVCC requires a lender to obtain a property valuation or to use a particular methodology.

6. True - If the lender grants permission, a mortgage broker may directly contact a lender-approved AMC that retains the appraiser.

7. False - A mortgage broker may transfer an appraisal if the lender who ordered the original appraisal grants permission.

8. false - A borrower is not required to pay for an appraisal with any one particular form of payment.

9. False - Payment fro an appraisal must be made to the lender or third-party hired by the lender to retain the appraisal services.

How did you do.

Quiz and answers courtesy of "Today's Buyer's Rep" published by REBAC

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