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Appraisers & Property Underwriting
To help them make prudent underwriting decisions, mortgage lenders rely on appraisers to provide thorough, accurate, and objective appraisal reports for reliable opinions of market value.
The appraisal is used to judge the property’s acceptability for the mortgage loan requested in view of its value and marketability. Find a comprehensive list of training resources like frequently asked questions, forms and more.
Explore training and resources
Noble Appraiser Series
- The Measurement Mayhem (video)
- The Trainee Trepidation (video)
- The Quality Rating Trees of Turmoil (video)
- Property Quality Ratings Reference Guide
- The Myth of the One-Mile Rule (video)
- The Condition Rating Cloud of Confusion (video)
- Property Condition Ratings Reference Guide
- Adjustment Myths of Anguish (video)
Appraiser Resources
- About desktop appraisals
- Appraiser Independence Requirements (AIR)
- Appraising Manufactured Homes
- Appraising Properties with Solar Panels - Overview
- Standardized Property Measuring Guidelines
- UAD Overview
- URAR Hybrid and Desktop Appraisal Forms – Quick Reference
- URAR Hybrid and Desktop Appraisal Forms – Overview
Frequently Asked Questions
Guide Resources
Appraiser Forms
- 1004 – Uniform Residential Appraisal Report
- 1004C – Manufactured Home Appraisal Report
- 1004D – Appraisal Update and or Completion Report
- 1004 Desktop – Uniform Residential Appraisal Report (Desktop)
- 1004 Hybrid – Uniform Residential Appraisal Report (Hybrid)
- 1007 – Single-Family Comparable Rent Schedule
- 1025 – Small Residential Income Property Appraisal Report
- 1073 – Individual Condominium Unit Appraisal Report
- 1073 Desktop – Individual Condominium Unit Appraisal Report (Desktop)
- 1073 Hybrid – Individual Condominium Unit Appraisal Report (Hybrid)
- 1075 – Exterior-Only Inspection Individual Condominium Unit Appraisal Report
- 2000 – One-Unit Residential Appraisal Field Review Report
- 2000A – Two- to Four-Unit Residential Appraisal Field Review Report
- 2055 – Exterior-Only Inspection Residential Report
- 2090 – Individual Cooperative Interest Appraisal Report
- 2095 – Exterior-Only Inspection Individual Cooperative Interest Appraisal Report