Will a refinance appraisal give you the same value as an appraisal for assessment purposes?; Back to Basics: Mortgage and Refinance Calculators

Question by happilyapathetic: Will a refinance appraisal give you the same value as an appraisal for assessment purposes?
I’m quite curious about appraisals, and the different kinds there are. I know most people get an appraisal because of a refinance situation. Obviously, the appraiser lists his/her estimate of value. However, if someone were to get one just for assessment purposes, would the value be different? For a refinance, I’m assuming the bank wants to know how much they want to lend the owners. Assessments are totally different. Any information from appraisers or bankers would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks!

Best answer:

Answer by Landlord
It should not.

Assessment is for taxes and based on tax laws, it is a calculation, not a value. While at one point the actual value was part of the equation it was only part, and only briefly.

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