VA Seeks Public Comment on GSE Industry Appraisal Report Collection

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Detected March 15th, 2026

Summary

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is seeking public comment on a proposed revision to its Government-Sponsored Enterprise (GSE) Industry Appraisal Report information collection. This revision is a technical renaming of existing appraisal forms and does not alter the information collected or the estimated burden.

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The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has issued a notice seeking public comment on a proposed revision to its Government-Sponsored Enterprise (GSE) Industry Appraisal Report information collection, identified by OMB Control Number 2900-0890. This revision involves a technical renaming of previously listed industry-standard appraisal forms into a consolidated collection. The VA states this change reflects current industry practice and does not alter the information collected, the respondents, or the estimated annual burden of 10,833 hours for approximately 650,000 respondents.

Regulated entities, specifically appraisers and individuals involved in property valuation for VA-guaranteed loans, should be aware of this notice. While this is a technical renaming and not a substantive change to the appraisal requirements, the VA is soliciting comments on the necessity, utility, accuracy, quality, and clarity of the collection, as well as ways to minimize respondent burden. The public comment period is open until May 8, 2026. Compliance officers should review the specific details of the collection and consider submitting comments if they identify any issues.

What to do next

Review the VA's proposed collection of information for the GSE Industry Appraisal Report.
Submit written comments and recommendations to the VA by May 8, 2026, if any issues are identified regarding the collection's necessity, utility, accuracy, or burden.

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ACTION:

Notice.

SUMMARY:

Veterans Benefits Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), is announcing an opportunity for public comment on
the proposed collection of certain information by the agency. Under the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995, Federal agencies
are required to publish notice in the
Federal Register
concerning each proposed collection of information, including each proposed extension of a currently approved collection,
and allow 60 days for public comment in response to the notice.

DATES:

Written comments and recommendations on the proposed collection of information should be received on or before May 8, 2026.

ADDRESSES:

Comments must be submitted through www.regulations.gov.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:

Program-Specific information: Kendra McCleave, 202-461-9760, Kendra. Mccleave@va.gov.

VA PRA information: Dorothy Glasgow, 202-461-1084, VAPRA@va.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Under the PRA of 1995, Federal agencies must obtain approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for each collection
of information they conduct or sponsor. This request for comment is being made pursuant to Section 3506(c)(2)(A) of the PRA.

With respect to the following collection of information, VBA invites comments on: (1) whether the proposed collection of information
is necessary for the proper performance of VBA's functions, including whether the information will have practical utility;
(2) the accuracy of VBA's estimate of the burden of the proposed collection of information; (3) ways to enhance the quality,
utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and (4) ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information
on respondents, including through the use of automated collection techniques or the use of other forms of information technology.

Title: Government-Sponsored Enterprise (GSE) Industry Appraisal Report.

OMB Control Number: 2900-0890. https://www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRASearch (Once at this link, you can enter the OMB Control Number to find the historical versions of this Information Collection).

Type of Review: Revision of currently approved collection.

Abstract: The Government-Sponsored Enterprise (GSE) Industry Appraisal Report information collection is used by VA to support property
valuation determinations for VA guaranteed loans. This collection seeks reapproval of VA's requirement that appraisers utilize
certain industry-standard reports when completing an appraisal, as accurate and thorough appraisal reporting is critical to
the underwriting process. Authority for this requirement is provided under 38 U.S.C. 3731, which authorizes the VA Secretary
to establish a panel of appraisers, prescribe qualifications, and determine reasonable value property for loan guaranty purposes.
This collection provides accurate and complete appraisal of prospective VA-guaranteed properties, ensuring mortgages are

  acceptable for VA guarantee and protecting the interest of VA, taxpayers, and the Veterans Housing Benefit Program Fund. As
  part of this update, VA replaced prior listing of industry-standard appraisal forms (Fannie Mae 1004, 1004C, 1004D, 1025,
  1075, 2055) into a consolidated single collection titled Government-Sponsored Enterprise (GSE) Industry Appraisal Report to
  reflect current industry practice. This is a technical renaming and does not change the information collected, respondents,
  or burden.

Affected Public: Individuals and households.

Estimated Annual Burden: 10,833 hours annually.

Estimated Average Burden per Respondent: 1 minute.

Frequency of Response: One-time.

Estimated Number of Respondents: 650,000.

Authority: 44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.

Shunda Willis, Alternate, VA PRA Clearance Officer, Office of Information Technology/Data Governance Analytics, Department of Veterans Affairs. [FR Doc. 2026-04548 Filed 3-6-26; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 8320-01-P