An appraisal for a refinance is part of the underwriting process for a new loan. Appraisers look at various factors, including your home’s location and its size, layout and improvements. Many lenders ...

An appraisal for a refinance is part of the underwriting process for a new loan. Appraisers look at various factors, including your home's location and its size, layout and improvements. Many lenders ...

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Get guidance from trusted mortgage experts. Most homeowners refinance for financial reasons, such as to lock in a lower interest rate or switch from an adjustable- to a fixed-rate loan. Refinancing ...

A home appraisal may not be top of mind when you're looking to buy, sell or refinance a home. But maybe it should be: An appraisal determines for the seller, the buyer and the lender how much a home ...

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About a year and a half ago, my wife and I tried to refinance our mortgage with Quicken Loans. The refi required an appraisal of the house, which came up short of what QL needed the value to be in ...

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