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FAQ on the Housing and Economic Recovery Act (HERA)

Josh Talayka | September 28, 2009

The following FAQ may answer some of the concerns you may have on the new HERA mortgage requirements and how they will affect the timeline of your real estate transaction.

The Home Valuation Code of Conduct (HVCC)

Josh Talayka | September 28, 2009

FannieMae and FreddieMac adopted the Home Valuation Code of Conduct (HVCC) in 2008 in order to reinforce, protect, and enhance the overall integrity of an appraiser’s valuation process. This code of conduct became effective on May 1, 2009.

Summary of the new lending regulations HERA

Josh Talayka | September 28, 2009

In 2008, the Housing and Economic Recover Act (HERA) was passed by Congress and became effective July 30, 2009. The Federal Reserve Board published the new regulations under the Truth in Lending Act.