Appraisals for Higher-Priced Mortgage Loans

We are issuing a final rule to amend Regulation Z jointly with the Federal Reserve Board, FDIC, FHFA, NCUA, and OCC. This rule implements the Truth in Lending Act (TILA), and the official interpretation to the regulation. The revisions to Regulation Z implement a new provision requiring appraisals for “higher-risk mortgages” that was added to TILA by the Dodd-Frank Act. For mortgages with an annual percentage rate that exceeds the average prime offer rate by a specified percentage, the final rule requires creditors to obtain an appraisal or appraisals meeting certain specified standards, provide applicants with a notification regarding the use of the appraisals, and give applicants a copy of the written appraisals used.

Appraisals for Higher-Priced Mortgage Loans

Final rule

Issued rule

Supplemental final rule; Official staff commentary

Proposed rule