Construction and Valuation

This page contains supplemental information and guidance from the Construction and Valuation Section (C&V) on VA Loan Guaranty Program property requirements and appraisal issues.

Announcements
Loan Guaranty C&V operations for New Mexico have been transferred from the Denver VA Regional Loan Center to the Phoenix VA Regional Loan Center, effective July 1, 2006

Frequently Asked Questions:  This section provides answers to the most frequently asked questions.

Submit C&V General Questions:  From this Page you can submit questions that are sent to a C&V representative for response. Questions will generally be answered within 4 business days.

Lenders:
To submit your question to VA Central Office, please include in the subject line "General Question" and Click here to send your question.

Veterans, appraisers, real estate agents, or inspectors:
To submit your question please click here.  (Then, select your state to refer questions to the local VA Regional Loan Center for response)

Appraiser and Inspector Qualification Requirements

Appraiser and Inspector Fee Panel Application:  To be completed and submitted by qualified applicants for VA Appraiser or Construction Inspector.  ( Please see Qualification Requirements above)

Note:  Applications for Construction Inspectors are presently only being accepted for inspectors of  Specially Adapted Housing (SAH) properties.

• The Fee Panel Application form is an easy to use, fillable Adobe Acrobat PDF file. Once completed, the application is routed to the specific Regional Loan Center (RLC) having jurisdiction over the geographic area where you wish to be considered.
• Each RLC processes its own applications. If you wish to be considered in geographic areas serviced by multiple RLC's, separate applications must be submitted.
• Note for appraisal applicants only: On block 18 of the application form, at least two of the three letters attesting to your qualifications must be from other appraisers.

Fee Appraiser Updates:  Postings of new information to be considered by fee appraisers in the preparation of appraisal reports.

Builder Registration:  To sell properties with VA financing, builder’s must possess a valid VA builder ID number, which is issued when the required builder information is received and registered with VA.

Registered Builders, Condominiums and/or PUDs:  Lists of VA Registered Builders and VA approved and unapproved Condominiums and/or PUDs across the US.

Local VA Requirements:  A list by state, which shows local VA requirements, specific to a locality, which are in addition to the nationwide requirements.

The Appraisal System (TAS):  The VA Appraisal System (TAS) is a centralized, internet-based appraiser assignment system designed to increase the efficiency of ordering, receiving and reviewing appraisals and issuing VA notices of value (NOV) to the veteran.  The Appraisal System offers many benefits over previous VBA systems including, ease of use, speed, and accessibility.  TAS is accessed through the Veterans Information Portal (VIP).  A user ID and password are required to access this system.

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