Fannie Mae - Appraiser Independence Requirements Announced

As expected, Fannie Mae has issued an Announcement, SEL-2010-14, with their new Appraiser Independence Requirments.

After H.R. 4173, the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act was signed into law, many folks cheered the sunset of the Home Valuation Code of Conduct (HVCC). Appraiser Active took a more cynical view. It looks like we were right on the money. Here's what Fannie has to say in their release:

The Appraiser Independence Requirements replace the Home Valuation Code of Conduct (HVCC). These updated requirements maintain the spirit and intent of the HVCC and continue to provide important protections for mortgage investors, home buyers, and the housing market.

The HVCC is being replaced by the Appraiser Independence Requirements; however, all conventional, single-family mortgage loans with application dates on or after May 1, 2009, must additionally comply with the HVCC until the earlier of the release of the Interim Final Rules by the Federal Reserve as required by the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2010, or November 1, 2010.

For those with an interest, the Fannie Mae Appraiser Independence Requirements:

Fannie Mae Appraiser Independence Requirements 10-15-2010