Key Takeaways
- Lender estimate inflation constitutes fraud.
- Partner estimates must disclose downside scenarios.
- Resale disclosures cover permits, licensing, and defects.
- Present genuine assessments with transparent methodology.
Ethical and legal obligations when providing estimates to lenders, partners, and buyers.
Lender Submissions
Estimates submitted to lenders are representations. Inflation is fraud. Submit genuine assessments with documented backup.
Partner Presentations
Disclose accuracy level, known risks, contingency purpose, and historical accuracy. Present all three scenarios.
Resale Disclosure
Disclose permits obtained, licensed contractors used, known defects, and hazardous material handling.
Watch Out For
Inflating estimates for larger loans
Fraud charges and lender exclusion
Fix: Genuine estimates with documented backup
Only showing base case to investors
Fiduciary breach claims
Fix: All three scenarios with probabilities
Unpermitted work without disclosure
Rescission and fraud claims
Fix: Obtain permits and disclose at resale
Key Takeaways
- ✓Lender estimate inflation constitutes fraud.
- ✓Partner estimates must disclose downside scenarios.
- ✓Resale disclosures cover permits, licensing, and defects.
- ✓Present genuine assessments with transparent methodology.
Sources
- NAHB Code of Ethics for Remodelers(2025-01-15)
- Consumer Financial Protection Bureau — Lending Regulations(2025-01-15)
Common Mistakes to Avoid
Inflating estimates for larger loans
Consequence: Fraud charges and lender exclusion
Correction: Genuine estimates with documented backup
Only showing base case to investors
Consequence: Fiduciary breach claims
Correction: All three scenarios with probabilities
Unpermitted work without disclosure
Consequence: Rescission and fraud claims
Correction: Obtain permits and disclose at resale
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