Remaining Economic Life

Hello Henry,

I have an underwriter saying that the economic life needs to be included on all reports, even though the URAR form 1004 says it is needed for HUD/VA only. Have I missed something in this regard? Thanks in advance for your time.

Yours,
Dianne Mendel
mndcns@att.net

Dear Dianne,

The USPAP states that for every appraisal, the appraiser and the lender client must have a scope of work dialogue. The designers of the URAR 1004 have incorporated some of their scope of work requirements into the URAR. What the URAR is telling you is that Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac do not require that you estimate the remaining economic life while the HUD/VA does require it. However, if the appraiser feels it is necessary in order to make a credible appraisal (which is required by the USPAP) it should be included. What the underwriter is saying to you is that for the lender/client they represent, it is required, which is their right.

HSH
askhenryharrison@revmag.com