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  id: va-m26-7-ch10-t24
  authority: VA Lenders Handbook (VA Pamphlet 26-7), Chapter 10, Topic 24 — Appraisal
    and Repair Inspection Fees
  description: VA Lenders Handbook (VA Pamphlet 26-7), Chapter 10, Topic 24 — Appraisal
    and Repair Inspection Fees.
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  section: VA Lenders Handbook (VA Pamphlet 26-7), Chapter 10, Topic 24 — Appraisal
    and Repair Inspection Fees
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    authority: VA Lenders Handbook (VA Pamphlet 26-7), Chapter 10, Topic 24 — Appraisal
      and Repair Inspection Fees
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    source_url: https://www.benefits.va.gov/warms/pam26_7.asp
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    paragraph_quote: '24. Appraisal and Repair Inspection Fees Change Date March 11,
      2019 • This chapter has been revised in its entirety. a. Based on Fees for Similar
      Services The maximum appraisal and repair inspection fees allowed by VA are
      based on customary fees for similar services in that vicinity. Regardless of
      the amount of the maximum fee, appraisers must not charge Veterans more than
      they charge other clients for similar services. VA will entertain additional
      fees in unusual circumstances. b. Fees Listed Online Appraisal and repair inspection
      fees can be found at: http://www.benefits.va.gov/HOMELOANS/appraiser_fee_schedule.asp.
      c. Mileage Mileage may be charged in accordance with the RLC’s fee schedule.
      The fee per mile is based upon the GSA mileage rate which can be found at: http://www.gsa.gov.
      d. Certification that the Fee will be Paid When an appraisal is ordered, the
      requester must certify in WebLGY that the appraisal fee has been collected and
      is being held to be paid to the appraiser before the appraisal request will
      be assigned to an appraiser. e. Fee Must be Paid by the Requester Appraisers
      are not authorized to collect appraisal fees directly from Veterans. Fees must
      be paid by the requester who placed the appraisal request. f. No “Rush” Fees
      VA expects the highest level of service will be consistently provided to Veterans
      and their mortgage lenders. No fees for “rush” or “priority” service are acceptable.
      Continued on next page VA Pamphlet 26-7, Revised Chapter 10: Appraisal Process
      10-37 24. Appraisal and Repair Inspection Fees, continued g. Appraisal Fee Included
      on a Claim On liquidation appraisals, the servicer may request reimbursement
      of the appraisal fee that was paid to the appraiser when filing the claim under
      guaranty. In the event that the borrower requests to pay the full arrears after
      the appraisal is performed, the servicer must include the cost of the appraisal
      in the calculation of the total amount due. h. Complex Properties VA fee and
      timeliness schedules cover fees for typical appraisals. Appraisal assignments
      that are complex in nature may require additional resources and time. If an
      assignment is determined to be complex in nature, appraisers may negotiate additional
      fees with the lender, subject to VA approval. Fee should not exceed what is
      reasonable and customary for a similar complex property type in the market area.
      VA Pamphlet 26-7, Revised Chapter 10: Appraisal Process 10-38'
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