Find a Local FHA Appraiser

Enter the zip code of the property to be appraised in the search box below to find a local appraiser. Once you find an appraiser click the following link to verify if the appraiser is FHA approved. Verify FHA Approval

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Informative FHA Appraisal News & Articles

FHA Launches Short Refi Opportunity for Underwater Homeowners
In an effort to help responsible homeowners who owe more on their mortgage than the value of their property, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development today provided details on the adjustment to its refinance program which was announced earlier this year that will enable lenders to provide additional refinancing options to homeowners who owe more than their home is worth. Read full article

Common FHA Appraisal Questions & Answers
Included is a summary of common questions asked by FHA appraisers and approved FHA lenders. We hope you find this information helpful. For further information and indepth details visit the HUD website. Read full article

FHA Appraisal Requirements for Properties located in Neighborhood with Declining Values
FHA Appraisers are required to report on market conditions in the neighborhood section of the appraisal report. Due to this the Market Conditions Addendum is required for all appraisals for FHA purposes. Read full article

Who Can Hire an FHA Appraiser?
The ordering of an appraisal for FHA purposes cannot be done by anyone who is retained or compensated in any way by a mortgage broker or an associate of a lender who is compensated by commission based on the completion of a mortgage loan. Read full article

Mortgage Brokers Must Use Assigned FHA Appraisers
Mortgage brokers who provide FHA insured loans will no longer be able to choose their own appraiser. The ordering process has been taken away due to pressure placed on appraisers to inflate property values. What does this borrowers? Read full article.