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  id: va-m26-7-ch11-t13
  authority: VA Lenders Handbook (VA Pamphlet 26-7), Chapter 11, Topic 13 — Uniform
    Appraisal Dataset (UAD)
  description: VA Lenders Handbook (VA Pamphlet 26-7), Chapter 11, Topic 13 — Uniform
    Appraisal Dataset (UAD).
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  section: VA Lenders Handbook (VA Pamphlet 26-7), Chapter 11, Topic 13 — Uniform
    Appraisal Dataset (UAD)
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    authority: VA Lenders Handbook (VA Pamphlet 26-7), Chapter 11, Topic 13 — Uniform
      Appraisal Dataset (UAD)
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    paragraph_quote: '13. Uniform Appraisal Dataset (UAD) Change Date February 22,
      2019 • This Chapter has been revised in its entirety. a. Definition The UAD
      improves the quality and consistency of appraisal data by defining all fields
      required on specific appraisal forms and standardizes definitions and responses
      for a key subset of fields. Regardless of the geographic location of the property
      or any localized reporting conventions, the UAD standardization includes: •
      Formats for fields that include dates, values, and other data, • Allowable values
      from a list of choices provided for certain fields, • Abbreviations to allow
      more information to fit on printed appraisal forms, and • Ratings and definitions
      for the “Condition” and “Quality” of the property and “Updated/Remodeled” status.
      b. UAD- Compliant Forms Appraisals prepared on Fannie Mae Forms 1004, 1073,
      1075 or 2055 must be UAD-compliant and must include the definitions for the
      property condition and quality ratings and the property description abbreviations
      used. c. VA Requires Closed Sales While the UAD may allow for the use of pending
      sales in the sales comparison grid, VA requires that only closed sales be used.
      d. Remodeling Information UAD requires appraisers to provide specific information
      regarding remodeling in the past 15 years. VA expects fee appraisers to recognize
      and describe remodeling or updating and to make appropriate adjustments. Fee
      appraisers should also report UAD information concerning the remodeling if it
      is available in the “normal course of business” within VA timeliness requirements
      for completion of the appraisal. e. UAD Condition Ratings Since origination
      appraisals are prepared “subject to” any repairs needed for the property to
      meet MPRs, UAD condition ratings of C5 and C6 are not appropriate. VA Pamphlet
      26-7, Revised Chapter 11: Appraisal Report 11-20'
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