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Collateral Valuation and Appraisal Resources

Freddie Mac is committed to reinforcing the integral role of appraisers and appraisals in the mortgage process, while developing new and enhancing existing valuation methods. Our goal is to purchase loans supported by the most reliable and appropriate valuation methods available to mitigate the risk associated with default.

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Top Resources

Automated Collateral Valuation (ACE)

Loan Product Advisor® ACE leverages our proprietary models, along with historical data and public records to let you to originate Freddie Mac-eligible loans without a traditional appraisal.

ACE+ PDR

ACE+ PDR is one of five collateral valuation offerings that allows lenders to originate certain loans without an appraisal. Additional property information is physically collected on-site by trained data collectors using the proprietary Freddie Mac PDR dataset, in lieu of an appraisal.

Collateral Policy FAQs

Find answers to your collateral-related questions and access relevant Single-Family Seller/Servicer Guide sections.

Collateral Training

Dig deeper into what you need to know about collateral.

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Practical Guide

More Objective Appraisals: A Practical Guide for Appraisers

Our Single-Family chief appraiser shares subjective and potentially biased words to avoid in appraisals, while offering practical examples that can be used in their place.

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Q&A with Freddie Mac’s SF Chief Appraiser: Focus on the Right Words and Phrases for More Objective Appraisal Reports

Single-Family Chief Appraiser, Scott Reuter, answers questions about the importance of using objective, fact-based language in appraisal reports.

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Q&A with Freddie Mac’s SF Chief Appraiser: The Importance of Market Conditions Analysis – In All Markets

Scott Reuter, Single-Family Chief Appraiser, answers questions about the importance of an effective market conditions analysis and necessary adjustments in appraisals – in all markets.

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