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# Agencies Announce Dollar Thresholds for Smaller Loan Exemption from Appraisal Requirements for Higher-priced Mortgage Loans

**Source:** Unknown  
**Published:** December 15, 2025  
**Original:** https://www.consumerfinance.gov/about-us/newsroom/agencies-announce-dollar-thresholds-for-smaller-loan-exemption-from-appraisal-requirements-for-higher-priced-mortgage-loans-2025/  

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