03/27/2026
An appraisal gap is the difference between the price you agreed to pay for a home, and what the home appraises for. For example: You offer $350,000 but it appraises at $330,000 → the gap is $20,000.
Why it matters: lenders usually base the loan on the appraised value, so a low appraisal can mean you may need to:
- Bring cash to cover the gap
- Renegotiate the price
- Or meet somewhere in the middle
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