In proposing the increase in the appraisal threshold for residential transactions, the agencies noted that evaluations can provide consumer protections. Further, historical loss information in the Call Reports reflects that the net charge-off rate for residential transactions did not increase after the increase in the appraisal threshold from $100,000 to $250,000 in June 1994, or during and after the recession in 2001 through year-end 2007. Numerous commenters opposed to a threshold increase asserted that an increase to the appraisal threshold would have a disproportionately negative impact on more at-risk consumers, such as low-income individuals, members of certain minority groups, or first-time homebuyers, because at-risk borrowers are more likely to purchase homes priced in lower ranges and, therefore, are more likely to enter into residential transactions without the benefit of an appraisal. Although the agencies recognize, as many commenters noted, that evaluations are not subject to the same uniform standards as appraisals in terms of structure and content or the preparer's training and credentialing requirements, evaluations must be consistent with safe and sound banking practices. FDIC: The RFA generally requires that, in connection with a final rulemaking, an agency prepare and make available a final regulatory flexibility analysis describing the impact of the rule on small entities. The proposal would require regulated institutions to obtain evaluations for transactions exempt from the agencies' appraisal requirements due to the increase in the residential real estate appraisal threshold or the rural residential appraisal exemption. In its determination, the “SBA counts the receipts, employees, or other measure of size of the concern whose size is at issue and all of its domestic and foreign affiliates.” See 13 CFR 121.103. Overview of FHA Appraisal Guidelines for 2020. Another indicated that evaluations based on AVMs are generally more objective than appraisals because they are not skewed by knowledge of the contract price. After carefully considering the comments and conducting further analysis, the agencies are adopting the final rule as proposed, and are increasing the residential real estate appraisal threshold from $250,000 to $400,000. 3350(6). [94] Thus, by using evaluations instead of appraisals a small, FDIC-supervised institution may reduce its total annual residential real estate transaction valuation-related labor hours by 7.5 hours. documents in the last year, 766 Public Law 106-102, section 722, 113 Stat. [90] that the agencies or a financial institution regulated by the agencies engages in or contracts for, that requires the services of an appraiser under Title XI and the interagency appraisal rules. The proposed threshold level is also consistent with general measures of inflation across the economy reflected in the CPI since 1994. generally requires that an agency prepare and make available a final regulatory flexibility analysis in connection with a final rulemaking that the agency expects will have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities. supervisory experience indicates that appraisals and evaluations are both credible tools to support real estate lending decisions, so the FDIC does not expect that increasing the threshold for appraisals will affect the safety and soundness of small, FDIC-supervised institutions. 10. for a single-family residence generally ranges from $375 to $900, depending on the location of the property. See OCC: 12 CFR 34.42(m); Board: 12 CFR 225.62(m); FDIC: 12 CFR 323.2(m). In contrast, commenters noted there are no standardized requirements for those who perform evaluations. The authority citation for part 323 continues to read as follows: Authority: Comments from appraisers, appraiser trade organizations, individuals, and consumer advocate groups generally opposed the proposal to increase the threshold. [22] The agencies received very few comments addressing the appraisal review proposal. The agencies have determined that these categories of transactions do not require appraisals by state certified or state licensed appraisers in order to protect federal financial and public policy interests or to satisfy principles of safe and sound banking. By comparison, as referenced above in Table 2, 2017 HMDA data indicates that increasing the threshold from $250,000 to $400,000 will result in an estimated 35 percent of the total dollar volume of regulated transactions being exempt. As is the case currently for transactions under the threshold exemptions, evaluations will be required for transactions exempted by the new threshold that do not receive appraisals. By that measure, 1,430 (52.9 percent) are estimated to be affected by this rule. [51] Several commenters noted that the agencies' loss analysis did not reflect any significant change in the loss history for residential real estate transactions after the threshold was increased from $100,000 to $250,000 in 1994. Median home price in the United States as of January 2019 is estimated at $307,700 by the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis. For real estate-related financial transactions at or below the applicable thresholds and for certain existing extensions of credit exempt from the agencies' appraisal requirement,[20] The agencies have found that both appraisals and evaluations prepared properly can be credible tools to support real estate lending decisions. could be considered by IDIs to be a new requirement, despite the longstanding requirements for IDIs to obtain evaluations for transactions exempt from agencies' appraisal requirement under a threshold exemption. See https://www.benefits.va.gov/​HOMELOANS/​appraiser_​fee_​schedule.asp. documents in the last year, by the Federal Railroad Administration One commenter indicated that only 17 metropolitan statistical areas have a median sales price for single-family homes that exceeds $400,000. the material on FederalRegister.gov is accurately displayed, consistent with The agencies also conclude that raising the threshold is likely to reduce the time needed to find appropriate personnel to perform the valuation, particularly in areas experiencing shortages of certified or licensed appraisers. 15. Given price appreciation in residential real estate transactions since that time, the change will provide burden relief without posing a threat to the safety and soundness of financial institutions. For instance, the Evaluation Guidance states that, generally, evaluations should be performed by persons who are competent, independent of the transaction, and have the relevant experience and knowledge of the market, location, and type of real property being valued. If during the course of the appraisal a licensed appraiser identifies factors that would result in the property, form of ownership, or market conditions being considered atypical, then either: (i) The regulated institution may ask the licensed appraiser to complete the appraisal and have a certified appraiser approve and co-sign the appraisal; or. Be sure to leave feedback using the 'Feedback' button on the bottom right of each page! For three of these twelve exemptions, in lieu of an appraisal by a licensed/certified appraiser, the lender may obtain an evaluation1. 553(d)(1), which provides an exception to the 30-day delayed effective date requirement when a substantive rule grants or recognizes an exemption or relieves a restriction. The final rule also makes several technical and conforming changes to the appraisal regulations. The agencies received a number of comments agreeing that the proposed threshold level would be justified by changes in real estate prices, inflation, and the data presented by the agencies in the proposal. The agencies do not currently have the ability to accurately determine which transactions not sold to a GSE or U.S. government agency actually qualified for sale. Therefore, in order to more accurately assess the number of institutions that could be affected by this rule we counted the number of existing institutions who reported any residential loan originations in 2015, 2016, or 2017. 3. The amendments to increase the residential appraisal threshold exempts additional transactions from the agencies' appraisal requirement, which would have the effect of relieving restrictions. A number of commenters noted that the scope of the threshold had decreased significantly since it was established in 1994 due to inflation in home values. The OFR/GPO partnership is committed to presenting accurate and reliable As detailed above, data reviewed by the agencies found that lenders often choose to obtain appraisals, even when evaluations are permitted for transactions at or below the current $250,000 threshold. on 14. 5. 3356. Public Law 111-203, 124 Stat. encourage regulated institutions to establish policies and procedures for obtaining Title XI appraisals when necessary for risk management. [99] Moreover, the 2017 HMDA data also suggests that, though the impact on the total dollar volume of exempted transactions would be somewhat limited, the number of exempted transactions would increase materially and provide cost savings and regulatory burden relief for financial institutions. While every effort has been made to ensure that 10 Under the Final Rule, a “residential real estate transaction” would mean “a real estate-related financial transaction that is secured by a single 1-to-4 family residential property.”11 As an initial matter, the Bureau notes that FIRREA section 1112(b) pertains to the performance These guidelines are meant only to assist the Assessor in meeting his/her responsibilities and in no way are intended to be all-inclusive. In response to the comments concerning valuation independence, the agencies have long recognized that evaluations prepared by competent and independent preparers can provide credible valuation information for residential real estate transactions. The final rule increases the threshold level at or below which appraisals are not required for residential real estate transactions from $250,000 to $400,000. The term “Federal financial institutions regulatory agencies” means the Board, the FDIC, the OCC, the National Credit Union Administration (NCUA), and, formerly, the Office of Thrift Supervision. The agencies adopted a conservative approach and proposed a threshold of $400,000 to approximate housing prices based on the low point during the most recent cycle. 0.5 hours *15 originations = 7.5 hours. As described in more detail below, many commenters in opposition asserted that the proposal would negatively impact consumers. The agencies also proposed several conforming and technical amendments to their appraisal regulations. Effective January 1, 2020. 1681s, 1681w, 6801 and 6805. b. Some of these commenters also asserted that they have adequate programs and policies to ensure that evaluations are used prudently. Otherwise, the final rule reduces burden and does not impose any reporting, disclosure, or other new requirements on IDIs. better and aid in comparing the online edition to the print edition. The aggregate value of such loans for all small, FDIC-supervised institutions represents approximately four percent of assets, assuming that 23 percent of each institution's portfolio of loans secured by first liens on one- to four-family residential mortgages is made up of loans with a value at origination of $250,000 to $400,000. [107] The proposed rule was intended to reduce regulatory burden consistent with federal financial and public policy interests in residential real estate-related financial transactions. These changes are discussed in more detail below, in the order in which they appear in the rule. [77] 97. to the courts under 44 U.S.C. Counts are subject to sampling, reprocessing and revision (up or down) throughout the day. In 2018, Congress amended Title XI by adding the rural residential appraisal exemption to provide relief for financial institutions engaging in residential real estate transactions in certain rural areas. The requirement in the final rule that institutions obtain an evaluation for transactions that qualify for the rural residential appraisal exemption could be viewed as a new mandate. Financial institutions may refer to the Guidelines for more information to assist them in the appropriate review of appraisals and evaluations.[80]. Several commenters noted that financial institutions are only allowed to use evaluations when doing so is consistent with safety and soundness and that the institution always retains the discretion to seek an appraisal. 1503 & 1507. Some commenters asserted that appraisals provide more accuracy than evaluations because they include a physical inspection of the property. A number of commenters suggested that inadequate property valuations and undue influence on appraisers contributed to property overvaluation during the most recent financial crisis, with adverse impacts for consumers. See OCC: 12 CFR 34.43(a)(7) and (b); Board: 12 CFR 225.63(a)(7) and (b); FDIC: 12 CFR 323.3(a)(7) and (b). for better understanding how a document is structured but documents in the last year, by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Based on the agencies' supervisory experience and analysis, as discussed in more detail below, the current threshold has not negatively impacted safety and soundness, and the agencies do not believe raising the threshold to $400,000 will present a safety and soundness concern. the federal financial institutions regulatory agencies can require an institution to obtain an appraisal to address safety and soundness concerns. 27. The Title XI appraisal regulations define “business loan” to mean a loan or extension of credit to any corporation, general or limited partnership, business trust, joint venture, pool, syndicate, sole proprietorship, or other business entity. The Federal Reserve, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, and the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency have adopted a final rule that increases the threshold for residential real estate transactions requiring an appraisal from $250,000 to $400,000. We invite you to try out our new beta eCFR site at https://ecfr.federalregister.gov. In the course of the agencies' most recent EGRPRA review, commenters contended that it can be difficult to find state certified and licensed appraisers, particularly in rural areas, which results in delays in completing transactions and sometimes increased costs for appraisals. Public Law 115-174, 132 Stat. Federal Register. The agencies did not receive any comments on the proposed effective date. The OCC currently supervises 1,211 institutions (commercial banks, trust companies, federal savings associations, and branches or agencies of foreign banks) of which approximately 782 are small entities. Appraisals: FIRREA and Interagency Guidelines An ABA Frontline Compliance Training Course — Free to ABA Members Approach the appraisal process with impartiality, knowledge of requirements and standards, and effective evaluation techniques. Commenters asserted that appraisers serve a necessary function in real estate lending and expressed concerns that bypassing them to create a more streamlined valuation process could lead to fraud and another real estate crisis. The agencies requested comment on use of evaluations instead of appraisals for residential real estate transactions. Evaluations are generally less burdensome than appraisals and have been required since the 1990s. The agencies proposed the Guidelines for public comment in 2008, see 73 FR 69647 (November 19, 2008), and adopted the final Guidelines in 2010, see 75 FR 77450 (December 10, 2010). Raising the threshold to $400,000 will exempt an additional estimated 14 percent of the dollar volume, thus increasing the share of the dollar volume of regulated transactions that are exempt to approximately 35 percent. [45] For the purposes of the HMDA analysis, a property is considered to be located in a “rural” area if it is in a county that is neither in a metropolitan statistical area nor in a micropolitan statistical area that is adjacent to a metropolitan statistical area, based on 2013 Urban Influence Codes (UIC) published by the United States Department of Agriculture. There are approximately 529 state member banks and 232 nonbank lenders regulated by the Board that meet the SBA definition of small entities and are subject to the final rule. Exemptions from the requirement for two appraisals for certain transactions include, among others, extensions of credit that finance a consumer's acquisition of property located in a rural county, as defined in 12 CFR 1026.35(b)(2)(iv)(A). The agencies are adopting this aspect of the final rule without change. The authority citation for part 34 continues to read as follows: Authority: The agencies invited comment on all aspects of the proposal. Some commenters asserted that first-time homebuyers are among the consumers least able to manage financial risk, and are most in need of consumer protections. For loans and extensions of credit, the transaction value is the amount of the loan or extension of credit. Appraisals required; transactions requiring a State certified or licensed appraiser. A few commenters asserted that the preparation of both appraisals and evaluations on properties located in rural areas may be affected by the limited comparable sales data available in rural areas. Definition of Residential Real Estate Transaction, 3. [57] documents in the last year, by the Education Department As detailed below, the agencies have determined that a residential real estate appraisal threshold of $400,000 will not threaten the safety and soundness of financial institutions and have received concurrence from the CFPB that this threshold level provides reasonable protection for consumers who purchase 1-4 unit single-family residences. the Title XI appraisal regulations require regulated institutions to obtain an appropriate evaluation of the real property collateral that is consistent with safe and sound banking practices. 1691(e)). Qualifying business loans are business loans that are real estate-related financial transactions and that are not dependent on the sale of, or rental income derived from, real estate as the primary source of repayment. Effective January 1, 2010, § 225.63 is further amended by revising paragraph (b) to read as follows: (b) Evaluations required. As shown in table 2 above, the agencies estimate that the increase would exempt an additional 214,000 transactions and thus raise the share of the number of regulated transactions that would be exempt from 56 percent to 72 percent. 12/22/2020, 202 The agencies received a number of comments indicating that the proposed increase in the residential real estate appraisal threshold would result in cost and time savings for consumers and regulated institutions. The agencies acknowledge that the data presented indicates that a house sold in 1994 would sell for higher than $400,000 today; however, the agencies believe the more conservative approach is appropriate. Each document posted on the site includes a link to the Any loans from Census tracts that are missing geographical identifiers or undefined in the 2013 UIC have been excluded from the analysis of burden relief in rural areas. After taking into account the comments, discussed below, and analyzing a range of data and information, the agencies have determined that the threshold level of $400,000 for residential real estate transactions does not represent a threat to the safety and soundness of financial institutions. In particular, commenters requested that the agencies analyze the effect of the proposed increase in the threshold in dynamic markets and compare its effect in urban versus rural areas. In proposing the increase in the residential appraisal threshold, the agencies considered that the increased use of evaluations would likely reduce the time and costs associated with residential real estate transactions, which in turn would reduce burden for financial institutions and consumers. [66] Therefore, the FDIC believes the proposed rule is unlikely to pose significant safety and soundness risks for small, FDIC-supervised entities. The HPML Rule applies to certain higher-risk transactions. The agencies believe rising market prices of residential properties have contributed to increased burden for regulated institutions and consumers in terms of transaction time and costs, given that the threshold has remained the same since 1994. Bank Regulators Just Raised Appraisal Threshold to $500,000, Evaluations Now Required for Smaller Transactions. New Documents The final rule defines a residential real estate transaction as a real estate-related financial transaction that is secured by a single 1-to-4 family residential property. In addition, the agencies received no comments on the PRA analysis in the proposal. For federally related transactions, all appraisals shall, at a minimum: (c) Be subject to appropriate review for compliance with the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice; For the reasons set forth in the joint preamble, the Board amends part 225 of chapter II of title 12 of the Code of Federal Regulations as follows: 6. 69. 30. 70. Therefore, the OCC certifies that the final rule will not have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities. As a reflection of the long-standing guidance on appraisal review, many financial institutions may already have review processes in place for these purposes. to publish appraisal regulations for federally related transactions within its jurisdiction. Overall, the Board does not believe this requirement will have a significant economic impact on small institutions. A few commenters recommended that the agencies compare loan-level foreclosure rates for their use of appraisals and evaluations to determine if a correlation exists between the use of evaluations and foreclosures. 95. The FDIC supervises 3,465 depository institutions,[89] 12 U.S.C. 65. However, a regulatory flexibility analysis is not required if the agency certifies that the rule will not have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities. Therefore, complying with the evaluation requirement for below-threshold transactions will be significantly less burdensome than complying with the requirements of the rural residential appraisal exemption. As discussed above, the agencies' analysis of 2017 HMDA data suggests that increasing the residential threshold from $250,000 to $400,000 would exempt an additional 214,000 residential real estate originations at regulated institutions from the agencies' appraisal requirement, representing an additional 16 percent of all regulated transactions. The appraisal threshold was last changed in 1994. However, the FDIC believes that this effect is likely to be negligible given that the potential cost savings of using an evaluation, rather than an appraisal, represents between 0.12-0.29 percent of the median home price.[101]. Evaluations, like appraisals, should contain sufficient information and analysis to support the institution's decision to engage in a credit decision, including information relating to the actual physical condition and characteristics of the property, as discussed in the Guidelines. OCC: 12 CFR 34.43(b); Board: 12 CFR 225.63(b); FDIC: 12 CFR 323.3(b). The President of the United States manages the operations of the Executive branch of Government through Executive orders. Based on supervisory experience, the agencies have previously estimated that, on average, the time to review evaluations takes approximately 30 minutes less than the time to review appraisals. 601 et seq., generally requires that, in connection with a rulemaking, an agency prepare and make available for public comment a regulatory flexibility analysis that describes the impact of the rule on small entities. See Board: 12 CFR 226.42(c)(2), (d); CFPB: 12 CFR 1026.42(c)(2), (d). The regulated institution shall be responsible for making the final determination of whether the appraisal is complex. Several commenters challenged the agencies use in the proposal of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) appraisal fee schedule as support for their analysis of potential cost savings, arguing that the $600 average cost noted in the proposal based on the VA fee schedule likely overstates the cost of appraisals. See OCC: 12 CFR 34.43(a)(9); Board: 12 CFR 225.63(a)(9); FDIC: 12 CFR 323.3(a)(9). The agencies proposed that evaluations be required Start Printed Page 53582for these transactions. • Amendment to FIRREA effective June 7, 1994. 1532). One commenter supporting a higher threshold questioned why the agencies did not adjust from the lowest point in the most recent cycle to account for price appreciation up to a more recent date, as was done in the CRE rulemaking. 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