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title: "What if the home appraises low?"
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# What if the home appraises low?

Answer to: What if the home appraises low?

If the appraisal comes in lower than the purchase price, several options may exist:

A low appraisal doesn’t automatically kill the deal. It simply means the numbers need to be restructured.

Please consult your Mortgage Advisor for guidance specific to your situation before making changes.

## Notes & good practices

-   Renegotiate the price
    
-   Bring additional funds
    
-   Adjust loan structure
    
-   Cancel under appraisal contingency