05/02/2022
What is a property valuation and why is it important?
Every lender has processes which are unique to them.
However, generally - a property valuation is where lenders assign individuals who’s profession is to evaluate a house and provide a dollar figure for what the house is worth at the time.
The valuation may be based on a number of factors including but not limited to recent sales of similar houses in the area, population and demographics, accessibility of location, property size and property features/layout.
Just like other terms we have discussed before, valuations can also be sweet or sour.
If a valuation comes lower than you expected or lower than the purchase price of the property - then the loan to value ratio will be higher than you planned for which could throw off the whole proposed loan.
If the given value of the house has come at what you expected or higher - then great news as this means everything is going to plan or you have created a sum of equity.
Have you had trouble with valuations in the past or want to know more? Message or call Kashish today on 0415930033.