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Fannie and Freddie Approve Thousands of Loans With No Formal Appraisals
Washington Post, May 2, 2018–Kenneth Harney
For homeowners and buyers, it’s been an unexpected windfall: relief from having to pay for a traditional mortgage appraisal that usually costs between $400 and $600. But to some key players, the savings look ominous.