Appraisals for Higher-Risk Mortgage Loans [R-1443]
Interagency proposal to establish new appraisal requirements for "higher-risk mortgage loans." For mortgages with an annual percentage rate that exceeds the average prime offer rate by a specified percentage, the proposed rule would require creditors to obtain an appraisal or appraisals meeting certain specified standards, provide applicants with a notification regarding the use of the appraisals, and give applicants a copy of the written appraisals used.