Property Valuation

In Michigan, 'appraisal independence' requirements under Dodd-Frank and HVCC require that:

AAppraisers work directly with loan officers to ensure accurate values
BLenders maintain a separation between production staff and the appraisal process to prevent pressure on appraisers✓ Correct
CAppraisers must be from out of state for objectivity
DAll appraisals must be reviewed by a second appraiser

Explanation

Appraisal independence requirements (Dodd-Frank, HVCC) prohibit lenders' production staff (loan officers, etc.) from directly selecting, hiring, or pressuring appraisers.

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