Low Appraisal? Request a Reconsideration of Value (ROV)
Can a Reconsideration of Value (ROV) help increase your home's value for a mortgage?
March 26, 2025 8 MIN
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Can a Reconsideration of Value (ROV) help increase your home's value for a mortgage?
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Disputing items on your credit report can derail your mortgage approval, even if the account is inaccurate. What to do instead.
