Our Mission
The National Association of Independent Fee Appraisers is an association of professional real estate appraisers committed to the support of its members, for a service of trust and integrity, that benefits the members, the profession and the general public.

What's at NAIFA!

• NAIFA is pleased to announce a new membership benefit! Marshall & Swift will be providing NAIFA members a 25% discount on all NEW subscriptions of any kind. Existing customers, renewals, will receive a 15% discount.
• Revisions for 2010-11 edition of the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice
• 2010 Membership Drive - Click here for Details.

Response from FHFA to Joint Letter, January 7, 2010!
"Thank you for your most recent correspondence regarding the Home Valuation Code of Conduct (HVCC). You proposed that changes be made to the code to address lender use of Appraisal Management Companies (AMC's) and to allow Mortgage Brokers to engage appraisers and order appraisals." To read the entire response, click here.

To read the entire joint letter, click here.

4155.2 Lenders Guide to Single Family Mortgage Insurance Processing
HUD recently updated the 4155.2 Lenders Guide to Single Family Mortgage Insurance Procession on 12/30/09. Click here to read the most recent updates. There are two items we would like to bring to the memberships' attention.
Both can be found on page 21 of on the pdf document.:

Section 4155.2 4.4 g FHA Policy on Appraisal

Inspection Fees and 4.4.i. Appraisal Transfer and Change of Name when the Borrower Switches Lenders.

Find an Appraiser
The New Year is a great opportunity to update your information in our "Find an Appraiser. The Appraiser Finder service is designed to highlight important information about your skills and experience as an appraiser, as well as provide potential clients with contact information and links to your business.  The new template has a re-formatted form and four new additional fields plus a picture/logo option. Click Here for instructions.

The Young Appraiser's Group Forum is designed for interaction between next generation appraisers.  This forum is primarily for appraiser's 40 and under, however, all ages of appraisal wisdom are invited.  To enter the forum: 1. Go to the "Resources and Information" Tab 2. Click on the Public Discussion Forum and Log In 3. The Young Appraiser's Forum link is posted on the bottom of the page Moderator: Mark R. Evans, IFAS Age 29

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