FinanceIntermediateArizona Exam

The appraisal independence requirements under TILA (Dodd-Frank) prevent:

ABuyers from selecting their own appraiser
BLenders and their agents from coercing, bribing, or improperly influencing appraisersCorrect
CAppraisers from declining assignments that conflict with their USPAP obligations
DSellers from paying for the cost of the appraisal at closing

Why Lenders and their agents from coercing, bribing, or improperly influencing appraisers Is Correct

Answer B: Lenders and their agents from coercing, bribing, or improperly influencing appraisers

Appraisal independence rules (implemented post-financial crisis) prohibit anyone involved in the credit decision from improperly influencing the appraisal process—coercion, threats, or incentives to hit a target value are prohibited.

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