Chapter 4 - Appraisal Data and Information Sources Flashcards
Who created UMDP initiative and what does UMDP stands for?
Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac created the Uniform Mortgage Data Program (UMDP) initiative.
As it pertains to appraisers, what does the abbreviation UAD stand for?
Uniform Appraisal Dataset
In a UAD-compliant appraisal report, what would be the BEST overall condition rating for the subject property? And what would be the WORST?
C1 (best)
C6 (worst)
UAD only applies to appraisals for mortgage loans that are:
sold to Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac,
or are insured by FHA
or guaranteed by VA.
How are most dates in a UAD-compliant appraisal report required to be formatted?
MM/DD/YYYY
When calculating the square footage of a condominium unit, an appraiser must use______________ measurements
Interior Measurements
Which item needed in appraisal assignment is an appraiser LEAST likely to find by searching on the internet?
- an aerial photo of the subject property
- zoning information for the subject property
- census tract number for the subject property
- sales agreement for the subject property
sales agreement for the subject property
What is the biggest issue when creating GIS maps?
- the boundary lines of every property must be shown in red
- the map will not be legal without the zoning map overlaid
- the maps must all be of the same scale
- the flood map must be created first
the maps must all be of the same scale
Why is it important that an appraiser be able to adjust settings and features on a camera?
- so appraisers can photograph properties at night
- because clients are demanding good quality interior photos
- so the appraiser can obtain good photographs when flying over the property in an airplane
- so appraisers can make extra money selling photographs to property owners
because clients are demanding good quality interior photos
True or False? Cell phone cameras have replaced standard digital cameras for most appraisers.
False
True or False? There is only one company in the U.S. that produces software programs for appraisers.
False
As it pertains to appraisers, the abbreviation GIS stands for?
Geographic Information Systems
Today, most appraisals are transmitted in a(n) _______ format.
In a GIS mapping system, _______ of data can be turned on and off for viewing or printing.
Layers
EDI stands for
Electronic Data Interchange