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Appraisal Procedures
Are there any special requirements to consider when making an FHA mortgage on a leasehold property?
Can a Mortgagee waive any repair requirements reported by the Appraiser?
Can an appraisal ordered for conventional or government guaranteed loan purposes be used for an FHA transaction?
Can an energy system that is not owned by the borrower contribute to the property's appraised value?
Can appraisals be ordered by a Mortgagee’s loan production staff?
Can I use an appraisal management company (AMC) for my FHA appraisal?
Can the appraiser communicate with a member of the Mortgagee’s loan production staff?
Can the new Mortgagee require corrections/inspections from the appraiser on a transferred case?
Do Planned Unit Developments need to be pre-approved?
Does FHA accept properties zoned for commercial, mixed use or other non-residential use?
Does FHA establish or regulate the appraisal fee or appraisal fee due dates?
Does FHA require its Appraisers to follow the American National Standards Institute (ANSI®) Z765 Square Footage-Method for measuring, calculating, and reporting gross living area (GLA) and non-GLA areas of subject properties on appraisals?
Does the appraiser have to go into the crawl space?
Has PACE-related valuation guidance been issued to appraisers?
How do I appraise properties secured by a leasehold estate?
How do I lodge a complaint about the condition of an existing home?
How does a lender address a construction complaint from a borrower?
How does a PACE obligation affect the value of my property?
How does the Appraiser determine the After Improved value for Section 203(k)?
If another party assisted with the development of the appraisal, must they be named on the report?
Is a property eligible for FHA Insurance if there are overhead electric power transmission lines nearby?
Is an attic inspection required for FHA?
Is the appraiser required to observe and report any defective paint?
Is the appraiser required to provide the remaining economic life of the property?
Is the FHA Mortgagee or the FHA Roster appraiser responsible for the quality of an FHA appraisal?
Must an FHA Roster Appraiser identify the flood zone in which the property is located?
Must the appraiser determine if the property's mechanical systems are operable?
Must the Mortgagee order an appraisal for a HUD REO purchase transaction?
Must the utilities be turned on for the appraiser when appraising a HUD-owned home for a new FHA-insured mortgage?
What appraisal form do I use?
What are FHA's guidelines for appraising unique properties with non-standard house styles?
What are FHA's requirements for sewage disposal systems?
What are the appraisal guidelines for basements and foundations?
What are the appraisal procedures for identifying soil contamination?
What are the appraisal requirements for FHA Reverse Mortgages?
What are the Appraiser’s requirements when appraising a HUD Real Estate Owned (REO) property for a new FHA-insured mortgage?
What are the Appraiser’s requirements when performing an appraisal on a property served by a water purification system?
What are the FHA appraisal reporting requirements for properties located in declining markets?
What are the FHA appraisal requirements for reporting market trends?
What are the general acceptability criteria for properties to be insured with FHA loans?
What are the Mortgagee’s responsibilities when selecting the appraiser?
What are the procedures for lead paint elimination in HUD Homes?
What are the requirements for Appraiser conduct when performing an FHA appraisal assignment?
What are the requirements for Appraisers to comply with Fair Housing laws and USPAP rules when appraising properties for FHA-insured Mortgages?
What are the requirements for utility services when the Property has multiple units?
What is required to document termite treatment for new construction properties?
What is the appraisal procedure for identifying structural conditions?
What is the procedure for requesting a reconsideration of value for an FHA appraisal?
What Model Energy Code must new construction comply with for an FHA-insured mortgage?
What's unique about the Appraisal Report & Data Delivery Guide vs. SF Handbook sections?
When a case number is transferred with a complete appraisal, may a new appraisal be requested?
When is use of the Cost Approach required?
When is use of the Income Approach required?
When is use of the Sales Comparison approach required?
When may a Mortgagee order an update to an Appraisal?
Where can I find appraisal procedures for condominiums?
Where can I find appraisal procedures for Energy Efficient Mortgages?
Where can I find appraisal procedures for properties in Planned Unit Developments?
Where can I find appraiser and property requirements for Section 203(k) loans?