Test your knowledge of the new HVCC guidelines

Since it took effect May 1, 2009, the Home Valuation Code of Conduct (HVCC) has generated significant commentary among real estate professionals, appraisers, and lenders—as well as plenty of uncertainty over exactly what the agreement does and does not allow. The HVCC is a set of guidelines to curb inaccurate appraisals developed by New York Attorney General Andrew Cuomo and the two secondary mortgage market companies Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, with support from their regulator, the Federal Housing Finance Agency.

In general, the guidelines seek to ensure an arm's length relationship between the lender making a loan and the appraiser who assigns a value to the house. It also sets forth a process for addressing incidences in which appraisal misconduct is suspected. Test how much you know about the new appraisal guidelines.

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