For someone who has not experienced loans, the assessmentapartments for mortgage seems to be some completely irrelevant part of the contract. However, this is not the case. According to experts, real estate appraisal is one of the most important processes in mortgage processing, because the size of the loan and the maximum period for which it can be issued depends on them.
Apartment valuation for mortgage: importance
Also assessment of the apartment for the mortgage determinesits most likely cost for sale in the secondary real estate market, as well as the size of the discount on the urgency of the sale. Such actions are allowed to avoid reducing the size of the loan, which is often used by banking organizations. That is why any borrower is required to take a responsible approach to the choice of a specialist appraiser. He must have the necessary knowledge and strive to protect the interests of his client as much as possible in relations with the bank.
Stages of the assessment work
- First, the location of the object is estimated.The area where it is located, its distance from the center. Accessibility and availability of public transport, environmental conditions. The state of the territory in close proximity to real estate, the state of the infrastructure of the entire area.
- Вторым этапом является оценка самой недвижимости.Here the following data is important: the type of building, the year of its construction, the material of the floors and walls, the height of the building and the state of its communications, the presence of an underground garage or parking for cars.
- The third step is to evaluate the characteristicsapartments. At the same time, both its total area and the area of a residential area are considered. Number of rooms, ceiling height, floor location, condition, the presence of a loggia or balcony.