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USDA Appraisal Requirement Change July 1, 2009

June 26, 2009 by Eleanor  
Filed under USDA Home Loans

Beginning July 1, 2009 USDA is requiring the updated Freddie Mac/ Fannie Mae appraisal in their packages.  As with any change, there are some potential drawbacks.
USDA home loans are made in genearlly rural areas.  The new Freddie/Fannie appraisal is designed specifically to identify for the underwriter any recent changes (read DECLINING changes) identified in a particular [...]