ZZGAMAZZ
Elite Member
- Joined
- Jul 23, 2007
- Professional Status
- Certified Residential Appraiser
- State
- California
The subject was the basis of a recently-completed conventional reverse mortgage assignment . . . extremely large lot that comprised about 75% or more of the total value.
Same lender via the same AMC wants to know if in my opinion the property would qualify for a FHA loan.
I can bring myself up to speed regarding HUD appraisal standards for dirt road maintenance, private utilities, etc. . . . but I'm personally concerned that the lender is preparing a FHA pitch to the borrower who is a nice, hard-working guy, because HUD standards for the valuation of Excess land might reduce the prior Opinion of Value by more than $1m.
I have no actual reason to think that the lender has an alternior reason, nor do I have any responsiblity to accept an additional assignment--although times are tough and $1,000 for a day's work is very appealing.
If I'm offered but decline the additional assignment, and another appraier presumably is selected, would it be appropriate for me to contact the owner to caution him about the potential. loss in value of a FHA appraisal, based on my obligation to maintain public trust???
Same lender via the same AMC wants to know if in my opinion the property would qualify for a FHA loan.
I can bring myself up to speed regarding HUD appraisal standards for dirt road maintenance, private utilities, etc. . . . but I'm personally concerned that the lender is preparing a FHA pitch to the borrower who is a nice, hard-working guy, because HUD standards for the valuation of Excess land might reduce the prior Opinion of Value by more than $1m.
I have no actual reason to think that the lender has an alternior reason, nor do I have any responsiblity to accept an additional assignment--although times are tough and $1,000 for a day's work is very appealing.
If I'm offered but decline the additional assignment, and another appraier presumably is selected, would it be appropriate for me to contact the owner to caution him about the potential. loss in value of a FHA appraisal, based on my obligation to maintain public trust???