An American Banker article addresses rising tensions between mortgage lenders and home appraisers in light of new regulation under Dodd-Frank. With lenders being required to pay customary and ...

WASHINGTON - When you pay $450 to $550 at settlement for an appraisal on a home purchase or refinancing, do you assume that all or most of the money is going to the appraiser who comes to the house ...

We made a $90,000 offer on a house listed for $97,500. We were pre-qualified for more than our offer. However, when the ...

Home appraisals are typically required by mortgage lenders before the loan can be approved. The cost can run several hundred dollars, and can depend on factors like the home’s size, condition and more ...

If you’re buying a home, an appraisal waiver can help you avoid the cost and time commitment of an in-person home appraisal. Instead, your mortgage lender will use an automated underwriting system to ...

You can get a home appraised for free through government programs or if you’re in good financial standing. A house appraisal is a necessary, sometimes costly, part of homebuying or selling. These ...

The path to homeownership is lined with middlemen. Real-estate agents, mortgage brokers, attorneys — all help push a deal ...