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  id: va-m26-7-ch10-t02
  authority: VA Lenders Handbook (VA Pamphlet 26-7), Chapter 10, Topic 2 — Ordering
    an Appraisal
  description: VA Lenders Handbook (VA Pamphlet 26-7), Chapter 10, Topic 2 — Ordering
    an Appraisal.
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  section: VA Lenders Handbook (VA Pamphlet 26-7), Chapter 10, Topic 2 — Ordering
    an Appraisal
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    authority: VA Lenders Handbook (VA Pamphlet 26-7), Chapter 10, Topic 2 — Ordering
      an Appraisal
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    source_url: https://www.benefits.va.gov/warms/pam26_7.asp
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    paragraph_quote: '2. Ordering an Appraisal Change Date March 11, 2019 • This chapter
      has been revised in its entirety. a. Appraisals Requested in WebLGY Lenders
      and servicers, as well as their authorized agents, may request appraisals in
      WebLGY, through the Veterans Information Portal (VIP). Detailed steps for placing
      an appraisal order are listed in Exhibit 1 at the end of this chapter. Lenders
      must ensure that agents requesting appraisals on their behalf are familiar with
      the requirements in this chapter. b. Access to WebLGY Requesters must obtain
      a “User Name” and “Password” for VIP at: https://vip.vba.va.gov. Users who are
      already registered may use the “Lost User Name” and “Lost Password” links on
      this page. Users must never share their password. c. Privacy and Security Procedures
      All users of VIP must protect the sensitive information contained in this system
      from unauthorized access. All VIP users must abide by the Privacy and Security
      procedures listed at: https://vip.vba.va.gov/portal/userprofiling/html/registration/privacy_security.
      html. d. Appraisal Fee Payment Certification When an appraisal is ordered, the
      requester must certify that: On receipt of "Notice of Value" or upon advice
      from the Department of Veterans Affairs that a "Notice of Value" will not be
      issued, we agree to forward to the appraiser the approved fee which we are holding
      for this purpose. Continued on next page VA Pamphlet 26-7, Revised Chapter 10:
      Appraisal Process 10-5 2. Ordering an Appraisal, continued e. Legal Description
      For all appraisal types, if the legal description is lengthy and does not fit
      in the legal description block on the appraisal request, a copy of the complete
      legal description should be uploaded into WebLGY the same day the request is
      made. In order to avoid delays on appraisals, the appraiser may determine if
      sufficient information is provided to identify the property and proceed with
      the appraisal. f. Sales Contract and Exhibits If the Veteran is purchasing a
      home, the requester must upload a copy of the executed sales contract into WebLGY
      (see Topic 3 of this chapter). In addition, for proposed and under construction
      properties, construction exhibits must also be uploaded into WebLGY. These documents
      should be uploaded the same day the request is made. If these exhibits are of
      a size that is too large for uploading, the exhibits must be sent to the appraiser
      by overnight delivery. g. Appraiser Assignment Questions For questions related
      to the assignment of a fee appraiser, the Regional Loan Center (RLC) of jurisdiction
      should be contacted. RLC contact information is available at http://www.benefits.va.gov/HOMELOANS/contact_rlc_info.asp
      or http://www.benefits.va.gov/HOMELOANS/contact_cv.asp. h. Technical Questions
      For technical questions concerning VIP or WebLGY, the VIP Help Desk may be contacted
      by email at vip@vba.va.gov. VA Pamphlet 26-7, Revised Chapter 10: Appraisal
      Process 10-6'
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