Federal Register #2026-10236

VA Seeks Public Comment on GSE Industry Appraisal Report Information Collection

The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking public comment on its proposed information collection for the 'Government-Sponsored Enterprise (GSE) Industry Appraisal Report.' - Government Buyer: - Veterans Benefits Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs - Purpose and Scope: - Collects property valuation data for VA guaranteed loans - Requires appraisers to use industry-standard appraisal reports - Technical renaming of prior appraisal forms (e.g., Fannie Mae 1004, 1004C, 1004D, 1025, 1075, 2055) into a consolidated collection - Respondent and Burden Estimates: - Estimated 650,000 respondents annually - Annual burden of 10,833 hours - Unique Requirements: - Use of industry-standard appraisal reports - Compliance with VA guidelines for property valuation - Ensures accurate and complete appraisals to protect VA, taxpayers, and the Veterans Housing Benefit Program Fund - No OEMs, vendors, or products are being procured; this is an information collection activity only

Description

The Veterans Benefits Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs, will submit a collection of information to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and comment. This collection supports property valuation determinations for VA guaranteed loans by requiring appraisers to use certain industry-standard reports. The collection aims to ensure accurate and complete appraisals of prospective VA-guaranteed properties to protect the interests of VA, taxpayers, and the Veterans Housing Benefit Program Fund. Comments on this information collection are due by June 22, 2026.

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