Mortgage valuation, is an assessment of the value of a property by a qualified valuer. It is typically required by lenders before they approve a home loan. The valuation is used to determine the loan-to-value (LTV) ratio, which is the amount of the loan as a percentage of the property’s value.
Lenders use the LTV ratio to assess the risk of the loan. A low LTV ratio means that the property is worth more than the amount of the loan, which reduces the lender’s risk. A high LTV ratio means that the property is worth less than the amount of the loan, which increases the lender’s risk.
Lenders typically require a home loan valuation for all types of mortgages, including conventional, FHA, and VA loans. In some cases, lenders may waive the valuation requirement for certain types of loans, such as small loans or loans to borrowers with excellent credit scores.