Reference Guide
Header and Footer
Appendix F-1, page 25
The header and footer display on each page. They provide navigation and reference notations including report title, page numbers, and, if applicable, Reference IDs used by various parties to the appraisal. The footer contains information that is input by the appraiser; those fields are addressed in this chapter.
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| Applies To | Report Field ID | Report Label | When to Include | Allowable Answers / Format | Definition / Additional Guidance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | HF.002 | Appraisal Version # | Always required | Number | The version number is updated each time the appraiser transmits the appraisal report to the client. A sequential number should be provided for each version of the appraisal report transmitted to the client. Example: After the initial submission, when changes are made, the next version would be identified as Appraisal Version #2. |
| All | HF.005 | Appraiser Reference ID | Always required | Free-form | An identifier or number created by the appraiser to identify their report, generally referred to as the appraiser's file number. |
| FHA/VA/USDA | HF.006 | Agency Case File ID | Required for FHA and VA appraisals | Free-form | A unique number assigned to the loan by the government agency. Reference the appropriate government agency appraisal guidelines for more information. Note: If not applicable, Agency Case File ID does not display. |
| All | HF.007 | Client Reference ID | If applicable | Free-form | A unique number or identifier assigned to the appraisal by the client. Note: If not applicable, Client Reference ID does not display. |
| All | HF.008 | AMC Reference ID | If applicable when there is an AMC | Free-form | A unique number or identifier assigned to the appraisal by the appraisal management company (AMC). Note: If not applicable, AMC Reference ID does not display. |
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FHA/VA/USDAare shaded green in the PDF: they apply only to FHA, VA, or USDA appraisals.