MBA Amicus Brief: Lenders Not Liable for Actions of Independent Appraisers

The Mortgage Bankers Association on Friday filed an amicus brief in litigation in response to a statement of interest filed by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and Department of Justice examining the liability standard that would apply to lenders for the acts of independent, third-party appraisers.

MBA Amicus Brief: Lenders Not Liable for Actions of Independent Appraisers

The Mortgage Bankers Association on Friday filed an amicus brief in litigation in response to a statement of interest filed by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and Department of Justice examining the liability standard that would apply to lenders for the acts of independent, third-party appraisers.

Reena Agrawal of Veros: Using AVMs to Test for Appraisal Bias

Appraisal bias occurs when a property is undervalued or inaccurately assessed based on any of the protected class variables. Any appraisal bias based on race of the homeowner or racial make-up of a neighborhood can seriously affect minority homeowners.

Reena Agrawal of Veros: Using AVMs to Test for Appraisal Bias

Appraisal bias occurs when a property is undervalued or inaccurately assessed based on any of the protected class variables. Any appraisal bias based on race of the homeowner or racial make-up of a neighborhood can seriously affect minority homeowners.

Reena Agrawal of Veros: Using AVMs to Test for Appraisal Bias

Appraisal bias occurs when a property is undervalued or inaccurately assessed based on any of the protected class variables. Any appraisal bias based on race of the homeowner or racial make-up of a neighborhood can seriously affect minority homeowners.