This section has been changed to add subsection c on servicers.
a. Appraisers
This chapter describes the requirements that must be followed in appraising property for VA loan guaranty purposes.
b. Lenders
The Lender’s Staff Appraisal Reviewer (SAR) of a lender with Lender Appraisal Processing Program (LAPP) authority must use the information in this chapter when reviewing the work of VA fee appraisers. This information will also help lenders without LAPP authority to understand appraisal reports and VA-issued Notices of Value (NOV).
c. Servicers
The Servicer’s SAR with Servicer Appraisal Processing Program (SAPP) authority must use the information in this chapter when reviewing the work of VA fee appraisers.
This section has been changed to create subsection lettering.
a. Definition
For VA loan guaranty purposes, the “reasonable value” of a property is that figure which represents the amount a reputable and qualified appraiser, unaffected by personal interest, bias, or prejudice, would recommend to a prospective purchaser as a proper price or cost in the light of prevailing conditions.
b. “Reasonable” vs. “Market” Value
VA considers reasonable value and market value to be synonymous. VA’s definition of market value is consistent with that used by Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac and major appraisal organizations.