Lender's Take: Inflated ARV & Borrower Savvy Check! #shorts
16 May 2026 · 1 min
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In this YouTube short, a lender/real‑estate investor warns that some borrowers or agents inflate the after‑repair value (ARV) of a property. The speaker insists on receiving two appraisals—a current as‑is value and a projected ARV—so they can verify the numbers. If the ARV appears unrealistically high, the lender will walk away, interpreting the inflation as a sign that the borrower lacks industry savvy and may not be trustworthy. The overall message is a caution to avoid deals where ARV is overstated, as it signals insufficient market knowledge and increased risk.
