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  type: guide
  id: va-m26-7-ch10-t07
  authority: VA Lenders Handbook (VA Pamphlet 26-7), Chapter 10, Topic 7 — Appraisal
    Timeliness
  description: VA Lenders Handbook (VA Pamphlet 26-7), Chapter 10, Topic 7 — Appraisal
    Timeliness.
  coverage_tier: operative
obligations:
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  canonical_id: va-m26-7-ch10-t07-full
  section: VA Lenders Handbook (VA Pamphlet 26-7), Chapter 10, Topic 7 — Appraisal
    Timeliness
  type: do
  tags:
  - regulator-direct
  - va
  - va-handbook
  - corpus-expansion
  - tier-operative
  primary_source:
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    authority: VA Lenders Handbook (VA Pamphlet 26-7), Chapter 10, Topic 7 — Appraisal
      Timeliness
    source_class: va-handbook
    source_url: https://www.benefits.va.gov/warms/pam26_7.asp
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    paragraph_quote: '7. Appraisal Timeliness Change Date March 11, 2019 • This chapter
      has been revised in its entirety. a. Timeliness Expectations VA establishes
      appraisal timeliness requirements based on customary timeframes for comparable
      conventional appraisals in the geographic area. VA monitors timeliness closely
      in order to provide service to Veterans that is as fast as or faster than conventional
      appraisals. b. Access to Property When ordering appraisals, lenders should provide
      contact information for the individual who will provide the appraiser with access
      to the property without having to make any additional calls. c. Website for
      Timeliness Standards Timeliness standards are developed by reviewing appraisal
      completion times in the market area for similar conventional appraisal products.
      Timeliness standards are available at http://www.benefits.va.gov/HOMELOANS/appraiser_fee_schedule.asp
      d. Prompt Scheduling of Appointment Appraisers must make contact to schedule
      an appointment within two business days of receiving an assignment, documenting
      the activity in WebLGY to help ensure that a mutually convenient appointment
      is scheduled and the appraisal is completed on time. e. Any Delays Noted in
      WebLGY The appraiser must place notes in WebLGY to inform the lender of any
      delays beyond the appraiser’s control in obtaining access to view the interior
      of the property. A timeliness exception may be allowed when valid extenuating
      circumstances are documented in WebLGY. Lenders should check WebLGY for updates
      before contacting appraisers. f. Appraisal Report Completion If a delay noted
      in WebLGY extends the completion of the appraisal beyond the timeliness standard,
      the appraisal report must be uploaded no later than 3 business day after the
      appointment. g. Additions to Fee Panel RLCs will add appraisers to the fee panel
      in areas where it frequently takes longer to obtain a VA appraisal versus a
      comparable conventional appraisal. VA Pamphlet 26-7, Revised Chapter 10: Appraisal
      Process 10-13'
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