Independent Real Estate Appraiser in Austin, Texas: Travis, Williamson, Hays, Bastrop and Caldwell Counties

What is the HVCC?

The HVCC Explained The Federal Housing Finance Agency announced the HVCC in December of 2008 in a brief news release: FHFA Announces Home Valuation Code of Conduct. Where did the HVCC Come From? The HVCC is intended to protect appraiser independence by enacting a figurative “firewall” between appraisers and lenders to prevent lenders from pressuring [...]

The Mercury Network: Choose Your Local Appraiser AND Stay HVCC Compliant

The Mercury Network: Vendor Management Platform

HVCC Compliant Appraisals Don’t Require an AMC If you are a lender and subscribe to the Mercury Network, you can choose your local appraiser and stay HVCC compliant. This service is not an AMC, and it is FREE for lenders and for others who need hvcc appraisal ordering. Appraisers pay a small fee for the [...]