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Chapter 1 Appraisal and Property Requirements Unique Properties: Shared Lots with Undivided Interest, Page 1-17b

   Properties, including condominiums, with legal descriptions that read "An undivided 1/2 (or 1/3,) interest in and to Lot. . . . ." are NOT eligible for mortgage insurance. If requested to do an appraisal on a property with this kind of legal description, the appraiser should REJECT the property as the lot is not considered a Fee Simple entity. The lender should be notified of the Reject as soon as it is determined.

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