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The Federal Housing Administration (FHA) rescinded three appraisal-related policies introduced in previous years. The rescinded policies included borrower-initiated reconsideration of value (ROV) updates and fair housing compliance requirements for appraisers. The action immediately removed these policies from HUD guidelines and will be formally incorporated in an updated FHA Single Family Housing Policy Handbook.

 

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Boost Visibility and Industry Leadership with MHI Sponsorship

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