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  1. Click ‘Get Form’ to open the appraisal waiver in the editor.
  2. Begin by entering the 'Date Prepared' at the top of the form. This should reflect the current date or when you are completing the waiver.
  3. Fill in the 'Application Number' field with your unique application identifier, which is essential for tracking your loan process.
  4. In the 'Applicant(s)' section, input the names of all applicants involved in this mortgage loan application.
  5. Complete the 'Lender' and 'Lender’s Address' fields with accurate information about your lending institution to ensure proper communication.
  6. Specify the 'Subject Property' by providing its complete address, ensuring it matches your loan application details.
  7. Review and understand the waiver statement regarding your right to receive an appraisal. Confirm that you agree to waive this right by signing and dating where indicated.

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Once both parties agree in writing to the terms and conditions of the contract, the next paperwork step can be a waiver a separate document that is signed when the buyer/lessee is satisfied with/willing to remove conditions and move forward with the sale/lease.
In private transactions, parties often negotiate appraisal rights explicitly, sometimes agreeing to waive them to facilitate smoother closings.
Waiving an appraisal contingency can be risky because it removes the buyers protection if the property value is less than the purchase price. With an appraisal contingency, the buyer may be able to purchase the property even if it is overpriced.
December 2016 Since Fannie Maes introduction of appraisal waivers in December 2016 and Freddie Macs in June 2017, appraisal waiversformerly known as Property Inspection Waivers (PIWs)have become standard in the industry. Property data collection-based appraisal waivers, UPD and the housingwire.com articles property-data-c housingwire.com articles property-data-c
Waiving an appraisal contingency is a high-risk, high-reward strategy that isnt right for every buyer. However, it may make sense if: You have the financial resources to cover any appraisal gap. Youre purchasing below market value, reducing the risk of a low appraisal.

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The maximum loan-to-value (LTV) ratio of purchase loans eligible for appraisal waivers will increase from 80 percent to 90 percent, and the maximum LTV ratio of purchase loans eligible for inspection-based appraisal waivers will increase from 80 percent to 97 percent, consistent with standard Guide eligibility

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