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7 CFR 762.127 - Appraisal requirements.

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§ 762.127
Appraisal requirements.
(a) General. The Agency may require a lender to obtain an appraisal based on the type of security, loan size, and whether it is primary or additional security. Except for authorized liquidation expenses, the lender is responsible for all appraisal costs, which may be passed on to the borrower, or a transferee in the case of a transfer and assumption.
(b) Exception. Notwithstanding other provisions of this section, an appraisal is not required for any additional security, or for loans of $50,000 or less if a strong equity position exists.
(c) Chattel appraisals. A current appraisal (not more than 12 months old) of primary chattel security is generally required on all loans. An appraisal for loans or lines of credit for annual production purposes that are secured by crops is only required when a guarantee is requested late in the current production year and actual yields can be reasonably estimated. The appraised value of chattel property will be based on public sales of the same, or similar, property in the market area. In the absence of such public sales, reputable publications reflecting market values may be used. Appraisal reports may be on the Agency's appraisal of chattel property form or on any other appraisal form containing at least the same information. Chattel appraisals will be performed by appraisers who possess sufficient experience or training to establish market (not retail) values as determined by the Agency.
(d) Real estate appraisals. A current real estate appraisal is required when real estate will be primary security. Agency officials may accept an appraisal that is not current if there have been no significant changes in the market or on the subject real estate and the appraisal was either completed within the past 12 months or updated by a qualified appraisal if not completed within the past 12 months.
(1) Appraiser qualifications. On loan transactions of $250,000 or less, the lender must demonstrate to the Agency's satisfaction that the appraiser possesses sufficient experience or training to estimate the market value of agricultural property. On loan transactions greater than $250,000, which includes principal plus accrued interest through the closing date, the appraisal must be completed by a State certified general appraiser.
(2) Appraisals. Real estate appraisals must be completed in accordance with the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice. Appraisals may be either a complete or limited appraisal provided in a self-contained or summary format. Restricted reports, as defined in the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice, are not acceptable.
[64 FR 7378, Feb. 12, 1999, as amended at 64 FR 62568, Nov. 17, 1999; 65 FR 14433, Mar. 17, 2000]

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  • 2013-03-04; vol. 78 # 42 - Monday, March 4, 2013
    1. 78 FR 13999 - Maximum Interest Rates on Guaranteed Farm Loans
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      DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, Farm Service Agency
      Interim rule.
      Effective Date: May 3, 2013. Comment Date: We will consider comments that we receive by June 3, 2013.
      7 CFR Parts 761 and 762

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Title 7 published on 2013-01-01

The following are ALL rules, proposed rules, and notices (chronologically) published in the Federal Register relating to 7 CFR 762 after this date.

  • 2013-03-04; vol. 78 # 42 - Monday, March 4, 2013
    1. 78 FR 13999 - Maximum Interest Rates on Guaranteed Farm Loans
      GPO FDSys XML | Text
      DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, Farm Service Agency
      Interim rule.
      Effective Date: May 3, 2013. Comment Date: We will consider comments that we receive by June 3, 2013.
      7 CFR Parts 761 and 762