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AI Summary of Article 229 Valuation principles for eligible collateral other than financial collateral

The valuation of immovable property must be conducted independently by a qualified valuer, employing conservative criteria that exclude price inflation expectations and adjust for sustainable market values over the loan's duration. Clear documentation is essential, ensuring the valuation does not exceed the identified market value.

Revaluations must consider historical averages and prior claims, allowing for upward adjustments only in cases of substantial improvements. Institutions must also assess physical collateral at its market value, reflecting willing buyer-seller dynamics. Furthermore, the EBA is tasked with developing standards for determining comparable property criteria by July 2027.

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Article 229 Valuation principles for eligible collateral other than financial collateral

1. The valuation of immovable property shall meet all of the following requirements:

(a) the value is appraised independently from an institution's mortgage acquisition, loan processing and loan decision process by an independent valuer who possesses the necessary qualifications, ability and experience to execute a valuation;

(b) the value is appraised using prudently conservative valuation criteria which meet all of the following requirements:

(i) the value excludes expectations on price increases;

(ii) the value is adjusted to take into account the potential for the current market value to be significantly above the value that would be sustainable over the life of the loan;

(c) the value is documented in a transparent and clear manner;

(d) the value is not higher than a market value for the immovable property where such market value can be determined;

(e) where the property is revalued, the property value does not exceed the average value measured for that property, or for a comparable property over the last six years for residential property or eight years for commercial immovable property or the value at origination, whichever is higher.