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Financial Agencies Issue Advisory Addressing Appraiser Availability

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On May 31, the FDIC, the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve, the OCC, and the NCUA issued FIL-19-2017 to discuss two possible methods for addressing appraiser shortages: (i) temporary practice permits and (ii) temporary waivers. The resulting Interagency Advisory addresses concerns raised pursuant to the Economic Growth and Regulatory Paperwork Reduction Act process regarding the shortage of certified and licensed appraisers, particularly in rural areas. The advisory states that “[t]emporary practice permits could allow state certified or licensed appraisers to provide their services in states where they are not certified or licensed, including those experiencing a shortage of appraisers.” The advisory further states that temporary waivers may also be granted thus improving the timeliness of appraisals in those areas. The advisory applies to all FDIC-supervised institutions.