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Mortgage Lender Retains Appraisal Fee Without Delivering Completed Report

A mortgage applicant was charged $300 for an appraisal that was never completed or delivered. The lender allowed the appraiser to retain partial payment without providing documentation. Single complaint with limited systemic signal.

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