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Fannie, Freddie Appraisal Secrecy Hurts First-Time Buyers
Orange County Register, May 23, 2019–Jeff Lazerson
Consumers pay for home appraisals when taking out a mortgage, but the nation’s two biggest mortgage giants keep their database of valuations secret. (MBA mention)