The allowable fees for the appraisal type and the number of days allowed for completion can be found in the table below under the supporting Regional Loan Center. High demand for appraisal services in some market areas may prompt VA to consider increasing appraisal fees and authorizing extended timeliness requirements temporarily as a reaction to market demand.
Appraiser timeliness starts the first business day after assignment date. Several counties across the nation have be identified as High Demand Counties , counties in which the increased demand for appraisal services has created shortage of available appraisers. VA encourages appraisers based in or serving these counties to submit an application for VA fee appraiser panel. Liquidation appraisal timeliness is the same as typical assignments in the geographical area.
Lenders must notify the assigned VA appraiser and the VA office of jurisdiction when an order has been cancelled. Requests for mileage fees must be approved by the Regional Loan Center RLC prior to the appraiser starting the appraisal. Authorized mileage fees will be charged at the rate allowed by the General Services Administration GSA or a flat rate approval based on unusual circumstances i.
Appraisal fees for the Islands of Vieques and Culebra will be the same as in the U. Virgin Islands. Reimbursement for public and private transportation expenses air, boat, ground transportation, or the use of specialty vehicles incurred to perform appraisals in the islands of Vieques and Culebra; the U. Virgin Islands; Alaska; outer Islands of Hawaii; and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands is authorized when accompanied by supporting documentation. Late fees cannot be charged to the Veteran.
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