appraisal fraud
Definition
Use of an inaccurate appraisal to affect the sale or purchase of a home, by raising the selling price, altering the perceived collateral value of a purchase, or falsely qualifying for more favorable financing. Appraisal fraud may be committed by appraisers presenting false data, or by homeowners altering honest appraisals.
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