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In a mortgage origination file, a loan officer wants the appraiser to raise the value to make the deal work. Which action should be taken?

Correct Answer

B) Do not pressure the appraiser to reach a target value

Lines 215-219; 12 CFR 1026.42(c). Appraisal independence bars pressure or inducements that affect the valuation result. Therefore, the correct response is "Do not pressure the appraiser to reach a target value".

Answer Options
A
Rely on sales practice rather than required verification, disclosure, or documentation.
B
Do not pressure the appraiser to reach a target value
C
Use a manager exception instead of the required federal mortgage rule.
D
Treat the requirement as satisfied by experience rather than the rule that governs the file.

Why This Is the Correct Answer

Lines 215-219; 12 CFR 1026.42(c). Appraisal independence bars pressure or inducements that affect the valuation result. Therefore, the correct response is "Do not pressure the appraiser to reach a target value".

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