UAD 3.6 Latest News

On September 29, 2026, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, working with the Federal Housing Finance Agency, unveiled a limited-time policy exception for lenders who will not be ready for the November 2, 2026 mandatory start of Uniform Appraisal Dataset (UAD) 3.6.

Lenders must request the exception to qualify. Once approved, they can keep delivering appraisals in the older UAD 2.6 format through May 19, 2027, and during that window both UAD 2.6 and 3.6 reports will be accepted. Starting March 1, 2027, however, UAD 2.6 appraisals will no longer be eligible for certain appraisal-related representation and warranty relief, which increases risk for lenders using the exception.



Both enterprises urged lenders to complete their move to UAD 3.6 before March 1, 2027. After May 19, 2027, every new appraisal submission must use UAD 3.6, and the legacy format will be retired entirely on June 28, 2027, when UAD 2.6 reports will no longer be accepted or supported.

Via the ABA Banking Journal

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45-Day Notice of Proposed Amendments to Appraisal Institute Bylaws

At a Special Board Meeting occurring at least forty-five days after the date of this Notice or at its November 12-13, 2026, meeting in Chicago, Illinois, the Appraisal Institute Board of Directors will consider proposed amendments to the Appraisal Institute Bylaws regarding:

• Amended and Restated Bylaws

The proposed amendments are expected to have a financial impact of a minimum of approximately $300,000 annual savings, including travel and meeting expenses for Board of Director meetings, reduction of committees and other expenses offset by meeting expenses for the new regional council.

If you have any comments on the proposed changes to the Bylaws, please contact your elected Directors and/or send your comments via email to 45daynotice@appraisalinstitute.org.

Comments received on or before November 1, 2026, will be compiled for distribution to the Board of Directors.

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Veteran Resources | Veterans in Valuation: A New Mission, A Lasting Impact

Do you know a veteran who is looking to start a new career?

Transitioning from military service to civilian life takes courage, discipline, and adaptability—the same qualities that define a successful appraiser. The Appraisal Institute is committed to helping veterans explore rewarding careers in real estate appraisal, providing opportunities to apply their skills, knowledge, and integrity to a field that makes a real difference in communities nationwide.

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FHA Seeks Comments on Proposed Updates to Minimum Property Requirements

The Federal Housing Administration (FHA) is accepting public comments through November 6 on proposed updates to its single-family Minimum Property Requirements (MPRs). The proposal follows an earlier request for information and feedback from industry stakeholders and aims to update standards that have not been significantly revised in more than two decades.

FHA’s proposed changes would align certain requirements more closely with those used by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, simplify policy language, refine repair requirements, and clarify property eligibility standards. The agency is also considering whether to update appraisers’ role in identifying property deficiencies to reflect current practices.

The Appraisal Institute is reviewing the proposal and plans to submit comments. AI members are encouraged to review the proposed changes and submit their own comments using the instructions available on FHA’s Single Family Housing Policy Drafts page.

Corridors, Rights-of-Way, Easements, and Licenses: What is similar and what is not?

This is a 7-hour continuing education seminar designed to help appraisers better understand the similarities, differences, and valuation issues associated with various corridor-related property rights. The course explores key concepts including easements, licenses, and rights-of-way, along with valuation methodologies, data sources, units of comparison, and the appraisal challenges involved in creating new corridors and analyzing rights within existing corridors. Through practical discussion and real-world examples, participants will gain a clearer understanding of these complex property interests and their impact on valuation assignments.

Format: Synchronous

Instructor(s):

Joseph Batis, MAI, AI-GRS

Sponsor: Tennessee Chapter

Dates: October 12, 2026

Start Time: 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. CDT



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Beyond the Brand Premium: Valuing Branded Residences

Branded residences are among the fastest-growing segments of hospitality real estate—but a recognized name alone does not establish value or ensure a project’s success. This session will explore the distinctive valuation and consulting issues surrounding hotel-affiliated, standalone, and lifestyle-branded residential developments.

The discussion will examine how appraisers and consultants assess the factors that drive performance beyond an assumed brand premium, including buyer demand, competitive positioning, absorption, pricing, amenity packages, homeowner carrying costs, rental-program structures, future supply, and the relationship between the residential component and underlying land value. Attendees will gain practical insight into conducting independent, market-based analyses that help developers, lenders, investors, and other stakeholders test assumptions and make better-informed decisions throughout the development cycle.

Format: Synchronous

Instructor(s):

Multiple Speakers

Sponsor: Appraisal Institute

Dates: October 22, 2026

Start Time: 11:00 a.m. CDT



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