VA Seeks Input on Boring GSE Appraisal Form Tweaks
Published Date: 3/9/2026
Notice
Summary
The Department of Veterans Affairs wants your thoughts on updating a form they use to collect info about Government-Sponsored Enterprises (GSEs). This update helps the VA do its job better without making things harder for people who fill out the form. If you have ideas or concerns, send them in by May 8, 2026—no cost, just your voice!
Analyzed Economic Effects
3 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.
Supports VA Loan Valuations
You may be affected because VA uses this appraisal information collection to support property valuation determinations for VA-guaranteed loans. VA says the collection helps ensure mortgages are acceptable for VA guarantee and protects the interests of VA, taxpayers, and the Veterans Housing Benefit Program Fund.
Consolidated GSE Appraisal Form
You should know VA replaced prior named appraisal forms (Fannie Mae 1004, 1004C, 1004D, 1025, 1075, 2055) with a single consolidated collection titled "Government-Sponsored Enterprise (GSE) Industry Appraisal Report." VA says this is a technical renaming to reflect current industry practice and does not change the information collected, who must respond, or the burden.
Estimated Respondent Time Burden
If you are asked to respond, VA estimates the collection will involve about 1 minute per respondent, with an estimated 650,000 respondents, for a total estimated annual burden of 10,833 hours; the response frequency is one-time.
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