AVM stands for automated valuation model, a computer algorithm that uses available data to estimate a home’s value. Different ...

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Appraisal waivers allow borrowers who meet certain qualifications to skip the appraisal process when buying a home. For these qualified buyers, instead of requiring a professional in-person appraisal, ...