How to Read and Understand a Valuation
Get behind the numbers with a deep dive into property valuations. This webinar will equip brokers with practical knowledge to strengthen applications and better support clients. We’ll explore ownership and title particulars, the cross-checks you can perform to verify correct ownership, and how to interpret valuation figures using comparable sales. You’ll also gain insight into what happens when valuations are challenged and how these scenarios are managed.
Description
Get behind the numbers with a deep dive into property valuations.
This webinar will equip brokers with practical knowledge to strengthen applications and better support clients. We’ll explore ownership and title particulars, the cross-checks you can perform to verify correct ownership, and how to interpret valuation figures using comparable sales. You’ll also gain insight into what happens when valuations are challenged and how these scenarios are managed.
We’ll break down the different types of valuations—AVM, desktop, kerbside, and full—and when each is typically required, considering factors such as LVR, security type, and risk rating. Plus, learn about validity terms, common red flags, and strategies to mitigate risks that may trigger second-level credit or DCA approval. Using real case studies, we’ll also highlight practical tips for avoiding delays, from property imagery issues to changes impacting assessment outcomes.
Attendees: Host Charlie Younan & speakers David Clarke & Grant McFarlane
Why Attend?
• To understand the different types of valuations (full, kerbside, desktop)
• To learn which sections of a valuation report matter most
• To gain insight into how valuers assess market value, risk ratings, and saleability
• To identify common valuation shortfalls and how to manage them
• To work through case studies on interpreting real reports and spotting red flags
Who Should Attend?
• New-to-industry mortgage and finance brokers.
• Brokers seeking to enhance document assessment and compliance practices.
• Loan processors and broker support staff involved in application preparation.
• FBAA New Broker Program participants
• Any broker wanting to reduce risk, improve efficiency, and stay ahead of lender expectations.
• FBAA New Broker Program participants.
