UAD 3.6 Assignment Information fields
Section 2 of the Uniform Residential Appraisal Report has 64 indexed fields. Select a field to open it on the report.
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Assignment Reason Field 2.000
When: Always required
Reason for the appraisal assignment. • Construction • Deed in Lieu • Home Equity • Loan Modification • Portfolio Evaluation • Preforeclosure • Purchase • Refinance • REO • Short Sale • Other (Describe) Notes: • If more than one reason applies, choose the most appropriate or primary reason for the assignment. • Other relevant information regarding the assignment reason, including whether more than one assignment reason applies, is reported in Assignment Information and Scope of Work Commentary (2.061).
Maps to Assignment Type Purchase Transaction Assignment Type Refinance Transaction Assignment Type Other; Assignment Type Other (describe) on the UAD 2.6 Form 1004.
Borrower Name Field 2.001
When: If applicable
Notes: • The borrower can be a person or a legal entity. • For VA appraisals, reference the appropriate government agency appraisal guidelines.
Maps to Borrower on the UAD 2.6 Form 1004.
Seller Name Field 2.002
When: If applicable
Notes: • The seller can be a person or a legal entity. • If there is no seller (such as refinance transactions), leave blank.
No UAD 2.6 field is listed for it in the cross-reference guide.
Current Owner of Public Record Field 2.003
When: Always required
Note: The current owner can be a person or a legal entity.
Partly maps to Borrower; Owner of Public Record on the UAD 2.6 Form 1004.
Property Valuation Method Field 2.004
When: Always required
The method of property valuation, based on appraiser’s scope of work performed. • Traditional Appraisal • Hybrid Appraisal • Desktop Appraisal • Exterior Appraisal Note: Regardless of what was ordered, Property Valuation Method represents what was completed.
No UAD 2.6 field is listed for it in the cross-reference guide.
Was a Property Data Report used in lieu of an Inspection? Field 2.005
When: Always required
Property Data Report Used: Indicates whether a third-party property data report was used. • If Yes, the Property Data Report subsection (2.053-2.060) displays. • If No, the Property Data Report subsection does not display.
No UAD 2.6 field is listed for it in the cross-reference guide.
Appraiser Fee Field 2.006
When: If required by state or client
Fee paid to the appraiser.
No UAD 2.6 field is listed for it in the cross-reference guide.
AMC Fee Field 2.007
When: If required by state or client
Fee paid to the AMC.
No UAD 2.6 field is listed for it in the cross-reference guide.
Government Agency Field 2.008
When: Required if Government Agency Appraisal is Yes
Government Agency Appraisal Type: The agency that insures or guarantees the loan associated with this appraisal. Note: Valid values trigger display of FHA, VA, and / or USDA information throughout the appraisal.
No UAD 2.6 field is listed for it in the cross-reference guide.
Investor Requested Special Identification Field 2.009
When: If applicable
When requested by the investor, special identification provided with the appraisal (e.g., special pilot program, disaster, pandemic). Note: If not provided, Investor Requested Special Identification does not display.
No UAD 2.6 field is listed for it in the cross-reference guide.
Client/[Party Role Type] Field 2.010
When: Always required for each contact (person)
Role: The role that the person or company performed in the assignment. • Appraisal Management Company • Appraiser • Attorney • Client • Investor • Lender • Property Data Collector • Significant Real Property Appraisal Assistance • Supervisory Appraiser • Other (Describe) Select all applicable roles but at least one Role for each contact that is in the appraisal report.
No UAD 2.6 field is listed for it in the cross-reference guide.
Client/[Party Role Type] Field 2.011
When: Always required for each contact (person)
Role: The role that the person or company performed in the assignment. • Appraisal Management Company • Appraiser • Attorney • Client • Investor • Lender • Property Data Collector • Significant Real Property Appraisal Assistance • Supervisory Appraiser • Other (Describe) Select all applicable roles but at least one Role for each contact that is in the appraisal report.
Partly maps to Lender/Client Lender/Client Address on the UAD 2.6 Form 1004.
Company Name Field 2.012
When: Always required for the Lender, Client, or AMC
For FHA, USDA, and VA appraisals, refer to the appropriate government agency appraisal guidelines.
Partly maps to Lender/Client LENDER/CLIENT Name LENDER/CLIENT Company Name on the UAD 2.6 Form 1004.
Company Address Field 2.013
When: Always required for the Lender, Client, or AMC
For FHA, USDA, and VA appraisals, refer to the appropriate government agency appraisal guidelines.
Partly maps to Lender/Client Address LENDER/CLIENT Company Address on the UAD 2.6 Form 1004.
ID Field 2.014
When: If applicable
Credential number issued by the state, referred to by the ASC as “state registration tracking number”.
No UAD 2.6 field is listed for it in the cross-reference guide.
State Field 2.015
When: If applicable
State for the AMC credential that applies to the assignment.
No UAD 2.6 field is listed for it in the cross-reference guide.
Expires Field 2.016
When: If applicable
Expiration date for the AMC credential.
No UAD 2.6 field is listed for it in the cross-reference guide.
Name Field 2.017
When: Always required for the appraiser and supervisory appraiser
The full name of the appraiser or supervisory appraiser, as it appears on the ASC National Registry. Note: At a minimum, first and last name must be provided.
Maps to Appraiser Name Supervisory Appraiser Name on the UAD 2.6 Form 1004.
Designation Field 2.018
When: If applicable for the appraiser and supervisory appraiser
The designation awarded by a recognized appraisal trade organization. • IFA • MAI • SRA • AAC • AFM • AM • ARA • ASA • ARICS • IFAA • IFAC • IFAS • FRICS • GAA • MRICS • RPRA • RAA • SRPA • Other (Describe) Note: Do not enter appraiser license information in Designation. License information is reported in Credentials (2.024-2.027 or 2.039-2.042).
No UAD 2.6 field is listed for it in the cross-reference guide.
Company Name Field 2.019
When: Always required for the appraiser and supervisory appraiser
The name of the company for which the appraiser or supervisory appraiser works.
Maps to Appraiser Company Name on the UAD 2.6 Form 1004.
Company Address Field 2.020
When: Always required for the appraiser and supervisory appraiser
The address of the company for which the appraiser or supervisory appraiser works.
Maps to Appraiser Company Address Supervisory Appraiser Company Address; Appraiser Company Address (Line 2) Supervisory Appraiser Company Address (2nd line) on the UAD 2.6 Form 1004.
Exterior Field 2.021
When: Always required for the appraiser and supervisory appraiser
Exterior Inspection Method: The method by which the exterior inspection was conducted by the appraiser or supervisory appraiser. • Physical • Virtual • No Inspection
No UAD 2.6 field is listed for it in the cross-reference guide.
Interior Field 2.022
When: Always required for the appraiser and supervisory appraiser
Interior Inspection Method: The method by which the interior inspection was conducted by the appraiser or supervisory appraiser. • Physical • Virtual • No Inspection
No UAD 2.6 field is listed for it in the cross-reference guide.
Inspection Date Field 2.023
When: Always required for the appraiser and supervisory appraiser for any physical or virtual inspection that was performed.
Date that the subject property inspection was completed. Note: If both Exterior Inspection Method and Interior Inspection Method are No Inspection, Inspection Date is not applicable and does not display.
Maps to Date of Inspection from street on the UAD 2.6 Form 1004.
Level Field 2.024
When: Required for the appraiser and supervisory appraiser
Credential Type • None (includes noncredentialled appraiser trainees or jurisdictions that don’t provide credentials to appraiser trainees) • Certified General • Certified Residential • Licensed Residential • Trainee Appraiser (appraiser trainees with an issued credential, also referred to as Registered Trainee) • Other (Describe)
Partly maps to Appraiser or Other (describe) on the UAD 2.6 Form 1004.
ID Field 2.025
When: Required if Credential Type is not None
The credential as reported by the ASC. Commonly referred to as “credential number”, “license number”, or “certification number”. Note: Do not include state in the ID field unless it is part of the credential number as reported on the ASC National Registry.
Maps to Appraiser or State License # Appraiser State # Appraiser State Certification # on the UAD 2.6 Form 1004.
State Field 2.026
When: Required if Credential Type is not None
State credential that applies to the assignment, commonly referred to as the “credentialling state”.
Maps to Appraiser State on the UAD 2.6 Form 1004.
Expires Field 2.027
When: Required if Credential Type is not None
Expiration date of the credential.
Maps to Appraiser Expiration Date of Certification or License on the UAD 2.6 Form 1004.
ASC Identifier Field 2.028
When: If applicable
A unique identifier for the individual appraiser or supervisory appraiser as assigned by the Appraisal Subcommittee (ASC). Note: If ASC Identifier is not populated for a contact, it does not display.
No UAD 2.6 field is listed for it in the cross-reference guide.
VA Appraiser ID Field 2.029
When: If applicable for
A unique identifier for the individual appraiser as assigned by the United States
No UAD 2.6 field is listed for it in the cross-reference guide.
FHA Appraiser ID Field 2.030
When: If applicable for
A unique identifier for the individual appraiser as assigned by the United States
No UAD 2.6 field is listed for it in the cross-reference guide.
Employment Type Field 2.031
When: Required for appraiser and supervisory appraiser on VA appraisals
The employment category for the appraiser. • Independent Fee Appraiser • Staff Appraiser Reference the appropriate government agency appraisal guidelines for more information.
No UAD 2.6 field is listed for it in the cross-reference guide.
Name Field 2.032
When: Always required for the appraiser and supervisory appraiser
The full name of the appraiser or supervisory appraiser, as it appears on the ASC National Registry. Note: At a minimum, first and last name must be provided.
Maps to Appraiser Name Supervisory Appraiser Name on the UAD 2.6 Form 1004.
Designation Field 2.033
When: If applicable for the appraiser and supervisory appraiser
The designation awarded by a recognized appraisal trade organization. • IFA • MAI • SRA • AAC • AFM • AM • ARA • ASA • ARICS • IFAA • IFAC • IFAS • FRICS • GAA • MRICS • RPRA • RAA • SRPA • Other (Describe) Note: Do not enter appraiser license information in Designation. License information is reported in Credentials (2.024-2.027 or 2.039-2.042).
No UAD 2.6 field is listed for it in the cross-reference guide.
Company Name Field 2.034
When: Always required for the appraiser and supervisory appraiser
The name of the company for which the appraiser or supervisory appraiser works.
Maps to Appraiser Company Name on the UAD 2.6 Form 1004.
Company Address Field 2.035
When: Always required for the appraiser and supervisory appraiser
The address of the company for which the appraiser or supervisory appraiser works.
Maps to Appraiser Company Address Supervisory Appraiser Company Address; Appraiser Company Address (Line 2) Supervisory Appraiser Company Address (2nd line) on the UAD 2.6 Form 1004.
Exterior Field 2.036
When: Always required for the appraiser and supervisory appraiser
Exterior Inspection Method: The method by which the exterior inspection was conducted by the appraiser or supervisory appraiser. • Physical • Virtual • No Inspection
No UAD 2.6 field is listed for it in the cross-reference guide.
Interior Field 2.037
When: Always required for the appraiser and supervisory appraiser
Interior Inspection Method: The method by which the interior inspection was conducted by the appraiser or supervisory appraiser. • Physical • Virtual • No Inspection
No UAD 2.6 field is listed for it in the cross-reference guide.
Inspection Date Field 2.038
When: Always required for the appraiser and supervisory appraiser for any physical or virtual inspection that was performed.
Date that the subject property inspection was completed. Note: If both Exterior Inspection Method and Interior Inspection Method are No Inspection, Inspection Date is not applicable and does not display.
Maps to Date of Inspection from street on the UAD 2.6 Form 1004.
Level Field 2.039
When: Required for the appraiser and supervisory appraiser
Credential Type • None (includes noncredentialled appraiser trainees or jurisdictions that don’t provide credentials to appraiser trainees) • Certified General • Certified Residential • Licensed Residential • Trainee Appraiser (appraiser trainees with an issued credential, also referred to as Registered Trainee) • Other (Describe)
Partly maps to Appraiser or Other (describe) on the UAD 2.6 Form 1004.
ID Field 2.040
When: Required if Credential Type is not None
The credential as reported by the ASC. Commonly referred to as “credential number”, “license number”, or “certification number”. Note: Do not include state in the ID field unless it is part of the credential number as reported on the ASC National Registry.
Maps to Appraiser or State License # Appraiser State # Appraiser State Certification # on the UAD 2.6 Form 1004.
State Field 2.041
When: Required if Credential Type is not None
State credential that applies to the assignment, commonly referred to as the “credentialling state”.
Maps to Appraiser State on the UAD 2.6 Form 1004.
Expires Field 2.042
When: Required if Credential Type is not None
Expiration date of the credential.
Maps to Appraiser Expiration Date of Certification or License on the UAD 2.6 Form 1004.
ASC Identifier Field 2.043
When: If applicable
A unique identifier for the individual appraiser or supervisory appraiser as assigned by the Appraisal Subcommittee (ASC). Note: If ASC Identifier is not populated for a contact, it does not display.
No UAD 2.6 field is listed for it in the cross-reference guide.
VA Appraiser ID Field 2.044
When: appraiser and supervisory appraiser on VA appraisals
Department of Veterans Affairs. Only one identifier per individual. Reference the appropriate government agency appraisal guidelines for more information.
No UAD 2.6 field is listed for it in the cross-reference guide.
FHA Appraiser ID Field 2.045
When: appraiser and supervisory appraiser on FHA appraisals
Federal Housing Administration. Reference the appropriate government agency appraisal guidelines for more information.
No UAD 2.6 field is listed for it in the cross-reference guide.
Employment Type Field 2.046
When: IF PartyRoleType = "AppraiserSupervisor" AND GovernmentAgencyAppraisalType = "VA"
A value from a MISMO prescribed list that represents the employment category for the appraiser.
No UAD 2.6 field is listed for it in the cross-reference guide.
Name Field 2.047
When: Required for each person providing significant real property appraisal assistance
The full name of the person providing significant real property appraisal assistance. Note: At a minimum, first and last name must be provided.
No UAD 2.6 field is listed for it in the cross-reference guide.
Description Field 2.048
When: Required for each person providing significant real property appraisal assistance
Explains the details and extent of the assistance provided.
No UAD 2.6 field is listed for it in the cross-reference guide.
Level Field 2.049
When: Required for each person providing significant real property appraisal assistance
Credential Type • None (includes noncredentialled appraiser trainees or jurisdictions that don’t provide credentials to appraiser trainees) • Certified General • Certified Residential • Licensed Residential • Trainee Appraiser (appraiser trainees with an issued credential, also referred to as Registered Trainee) • Other (Describe)
Partly maps to Appraiser or Other (describe) on the UAD 2.6 Form 1004.
ID Field 2.050
When: Required if Credential Type is not None
The credential as reported by the state or ASC, if applicable. Note: Do not include state in the ID field unless it is part of the credential number as reported on the ASC National Registry.
No UAD 2.6 field is listed for it in the cross-reference guide.
State Field 2.051
When: Required if Credential Type is not None
State credential that applies to the assignment, commonly referred to as the “credentialling state”.
No UAD 2.6 field is listed for it in the cross-reference guide.
Expires Field 2.052
When: Required if Credential Type is not None
Expiration date of the credential.
No UAD 2.6 field is listed for it in the cross-reference guide.
Name Field 2.053
When: If available when Property Data Report Used is Yes
The name of the person who completed the property data report. Note: If Name is not provided, it does not display.
No UAD 2.6 field is listed for it in the cross-reference guide.
Occupation Field 2.054
When: Required if Property Data Report Used is Yes
The occupation of the person who completed the property data report. • Appraiser • Appraiser Trainee • Home Inspector • Insurance Inspector • Real Estate Agent • Other (Describe) Note: • Select Appraiser (or Appraiser Trainee) if an appraiser (or trainee) completed the property data report but is not acting as the appraiser on this appraisal. • If property data collection is the primary occupation of the person completing the report and no other answers apply, select Other and type in “Property Data Collector”.
No UAD 2.6 field is listed for it in the cross-reference guide.
Company Name Field 2.055
When: Required if Property Data Report Used is Yes
The name of the company that provided the property data report.
No UAD 2.6 field is listed for it in the cross-reference guide.
Company Address Field 2.056
When: Required if Property Data Report Used is Yes
The address of the company that provided the property data report.
No UAD 2.6 field is listed for it in the cross-reference guide.
Reference ID Field 2.057
When: If available when Property Data Report Used is Yes
An identifier or number issued to identify the property data report. Note: If Reference ID is not provided, it does not display.
No UAD 2.6 field is listed for it in the cross-reference guide.
Exterior Field 2.058
When: Required if Property Data Report Used is Yes
Exterior Inspection Method: The method by which the exterior inspection was conducted for the property data report. • Physical • Virtual • No Inspection
No UAD 2.6 field is listed for it in the cross-reference guide.
Interior Field 2.059
When: Required if Property Data Report Used is Yes
Interior Inspection Method: The method by which the interior inspection was conducted for the property data report. • Physical • Virtual • No Inspection
No UAD 2.6 field is listed for it in the cross-reference guide.
Inspection Date Field 2.060
When: Required if Property Data Report Used is Yes
Date the subject property was inspected for the property data report.
No UAD 2.6 field is listed for it in the cross-reference guide.
Assignment Information and Scope of Work Commentary Field 2.061
When: If applicable
Commentary could include information pertinent to Assignment information and Scope of Work that is not captured in the discrete data, or additional details to support the discrete data that is provided. Note: If only an exterior inspection was performed, describe the extent of the inspection, (e.g., “from the street”, “walked the property”).
Maps to Neighborhood Description Market Conditions Amenities Patio/Deck Description Amenities Pool Description Amenities Fence Description Amenities Porch Description on the UAD 2.6 Form 1004.
Assignment Information additional exhibit Field 2.062.1
When: IF Exists
A value from a MISMO prescribed list that categorizes the image.
No UAD 2.6 field is listed for it in the cross-reference guide.
Optional Photos: Image Caption Comment Description Field 2.062.2
When: IF ImageFileLocationIdentifier Is Present AND Exists
A free-form text field used to further describe or comment on the image.
No UAD 2.6 field is listed for it in the cross-reference guide.