United States Department of Veterans Affairs

Appraisal Memorandums and Circulars

RLC Memorandum 12-01
Revised appraisal fee schedule effective for all assignments made on or after September 6, 2012.

RLC Memorandum 09-01
Revision of appraisal fee schedule to incorporate $50 fee on all types of appraisals for preparation of the 1004MC form, eliminating it as a separate fee.

RLC Memorandum 08-05
Revised appraisal fee schedule effective September 1, 2008, for appraisals ordered on or after that date.

RLC Memorandum 07-05 - "Any Qualified Veteran" as the Borrower on VA Appraisal



VA Circular 26-09-11 - July 7, 2009
Effective August 1, 2009, VA is increasing appraisal fees by $50 on all types of appraisals for preparation of the 1004MC form.

VA Circular 26-09-06 - March 31, 2009
Sale of new construction properties by lenders.

VA Circular 26-09-05 - March 31, 2009
VA appraisal requirements on foreclosed properties.

VA Circular 26-09-04 - March 27, 2009
Starting April 1, 2009, the Department of Veterans Affairs requires appraisers to include a Fannie Mae Market Addendum, Form 1004MC, in all VA appraisal reports.

VA Circular 26-09-03 - March 27, 2009
VA now requires a copy of the sales agreement to be submitted to the appraiser immediately upon assignment for all originatoin appraisals.

VA Circular 26-08-13
Access to vacant properties for liquidation purposes.

VA Circular 26-08-09
Interior inspections on abandoned properties.