Appraisal Guidelines

Comprehensive appraisal standards, property valuation requirements, and compliance guidelines for all major agencies

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Fannie Mae

Fannie Mae Property Valuation Standards

Comprehensive guidelines for property valuation methods, comparable sales analysis, and market value determination for conventional loans.

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Property Valuation
Updated 1/15/2024
HUD

FHA Appraisal Requirements and Standards

FHA minimum property standards, appraisal requirements, and property condition guidelines for FHA-insured loans.

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Property Standards
Updated 1/12/2024
VA

VA Property Appraisal Guidelines

VA minimum property requirements, appraisal standards, and property condition requirements for VA-guaranteed loans.

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Property Standards
Updated 1/10/2024
Freddie Mac

Freddie Mac Appraisal Quality Standards

Quality control standards for appraisals, review requirements, and appraisal acceptance criteria for Freddie Mac loans.

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Quality Control
Updated 1/8/2024
Fannie Mae

Comparable Sales Selection and Analysis

Guidelines for selecting appropriate comparable sales, analyzing market data, and making adjustments for property differences.

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Comparable Sales
Updated 1/5/2024
HUD

Appraisal Review and Quality Control

Standards for reviewing appraisals, identifying deficiencies, and ensuring compliance with agency requirements.

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Quality Control
Updated 1/3/2024
VA

Property Condition Assessment Guidelines

Standards for assessing property condition, identifying required repairs, and determining property acceptability.

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Property Condition
Updated 12/28/2023
Freddie Mac

Automated Valuation Model (AVM) Guidelines

Standards for using automated valuation models, when AVMs are acceptable, and quality control requirements.

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Valuation Methods
Updated 12/25/2023
Fannie Mae

Appraisal Waiver Guidelines

Criteria for appraisal waivers, property eligibility requirements, and risk assessment standards.

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Appraisal Waivers
Updated 12/22/2023
HUD

Condominium Appraisal Requirements

Special requirements for appraising condominium units, project review standards, and market analysis guidelines.

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Property Types
Updated 12/20/2023
VA

Manufactured Housing Appraisal Standards

Guidelines for appraising manufactured homes, foundation requirements, and personal vs. real property classification.

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Property Types
Updated 12/18/2023
Freddie Mac

Rural Property Appraisal Guidelines

Special considerations for appraising rural properties, agricultural land valuation, and comparable sales challenges.

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Property Types
Updated 12/15/2023
Fannie Mae

Appraiser Independence Requirements

Standards for maintaining appraiser independence, prohibited practices, and compliance monitoring.

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Compliance
Updated 12/12/2023
HUD

Desktop Appraisal Guidelines

Requirements for desktop appraisals, when they are acceptable, and quality control standards.

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Appraisal Types
Updated 12/10/2023
VA

Appraisal Form Requirements

Standards for completing appraisal forms, required documentation, and form-specific guidelines.

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Documentation
Updated 12/8/2023
Freddie Mac

Market Conditions Analysis

Guidelines for analyzing market conditions, identifying trends, and adjusting for market changes.

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Market Analysis
Updated 12/5/2023
Fannie Mae

Appraisal Delivery and Timing Requirements

Standards for appraisal delivery, timing requirements, and coordination with loan processing.

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Process Requirements
Updated 12/3/2023
HUD

Appraisal Update and Recertification

Requirements for updating appraisals, recertification standards, and when updates are necessary.

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Updates
Updated 11/30/2023
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