2007 House Bill 4054 / 2008 Public Act 531

Prohibit appraisers inflating appraisal for pay

Introduced in the House

Jan. 22, 2007

Introduced by Rep. Jeff Mayes (D-96)

To explicitly and specifically prohibit real estate appraisers from developing an appraisal that will be used to justify a real estate loan with the understanding that the outcome of the appraisal will determine whether the appraiser gets future business from the client, or with the understanding that payment for the appraisal is dependent on attaining a minimum value desired by the client. Violations would be subject to up to three years in prison and a $5,000 fine.

Referred to the Committee on Banking and Financial Services

May 27, 2008

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

Nov. 12, 2008

Substitute offered

To replace the previous version of the bill with one that revises the penalties.

The substitute passed by voice vote

Passed in the House 108 to 0 (details)

To explicitly and specifically prohibit real estate appraisers from developing an appraisal that will be used to justify a real estate loan with the understanding that the outcome of the appraisal will determine whether the appraiser gets future business from the client, or with the understanding that payment for the appraisal is dependent on attaining a minimum value desired by the client. Violations would be subject to up to one year in prison and a $15,000 fine.

Received in the Senate

Nov. 13, 2008

Referred to the Committee on Banking and Financial Institutions

Dec. 4, 2008

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

Dec. 19, 2008

Amendment offered

To clarify the definition of "setting preconditions on the outcome of an appraisal".

The amendment passed by voice vote

Passed in the Senate 33 to 0 (details)

To explicitly and specifically prohibit real estate appraisers from developing an appraisal that will be used to justify a real estate loan with the understanding that the outcome of the appraisal will determine whether the appraiser gets future business from the client, or with the understanding that payment for the appraisal is dependent on attaining a minimum value desired by the client. Violations would be subject to up to one year in prison and a $15,000 fine.

Received in the House

Dec. 19, 2008

To concur with the Senate-passed version of the bill.

Passed in the House 90 to 0 (details)

Signed by Gov. Jennifer Granholm

Dec. 31, 2008