said by Boooost :Probably the cheapest way to get a higher appraisal is to slip the guy a $100 bill.
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Well, if the bank loan officer is getting a commission/bonus for writing the refi, he may tell the appraiser he'll share some of the money if the appraiser comes up with a number to lower the loan:value ratio. So that may be why company B produced a higher appraisal.
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