Appraisal Questions

Answers to Common Questions

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Uniform Collateral Data Portal (UCDP) FAQ
Uniform Appraisal Dataset (UAD)
Uniform Appraisal Dataset (UAD) Appendix

General appraisal industry resources

USPAP FAQ 2011 – When Are Distressed Sales Used in An Appraisal?

FHA Approved

USPAP: the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice

Why you should get an appraisal

FHA Appraiser Independence Mortgagee Letter

FHA Mortgage Letter

RA Compliance Information

Fannie Mae Appraiser Independence Requirements

Freddie Mac Appraiser Independence Requirements

Appraiser Resources

Uniform Appraisal Dataset (UAD) Appendix

How to handle HUD owned home repairs

Addendum to the Appraisal of a HUD Owned Property

FAQ’s

How to Submit an Appraisal Dispute – for AMC Members

Fannie Mae FAQ’s

Appraisal FAQ’s

FHA Appraiser Independence FAQ’s

AMCs/Reasonable and Customary Fees/Turnaround Time FAQs

Reasonable and Customary Fee Information

10 Common Reasons for Final Inspections

Disclosures and Agreements

Lender Considerations for Borrower-Consumer Appraisal Inquiry

Complex Assignment Disclosure

Appraisal Portability Disclosure

Borrower Appraisal Service Agreement

Appraisal Guarantee