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VA: Circular 26-20-14: Appraisal Review Requirements and Instructions

Updated 5/27/20: Provides Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) related to the new VA Automated Management Service.

Circular 26-20-14 (Change 2)

Updated 4/17/20: Provides additional guidance and information regarding the VA Loan Guaranty Service (LGY), transition to the new automated Appraisal Management Services for use in enhancing the appraisal review process prior to issuance of the Notice of Value.

Circular 26-20-14 (Change 1)


Investor Update
April 14, 2020

Source: VA

New Appraisal Review Requirements and Instructions Regarding Department of Veterans Affairs Appraisal Management Service for the Lender Appraisal Processing Program and the Servicer Appraisal Processing Program Staff Appraisal Reviewers

1. Purpose. The purpose of this Circular is to announce the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) new automated Appraisal Management Service (AMS) for use in enhancing the appraisal review process prior to issuance of the Notice of Value (NOV). AMS will provide Lender Appraisal Processing Program (LAPP) and Servicer Appraisal Processing Program (SAPP) Staff Appraisal Reviewers (SARs) assistance in quickly assessing appraisal risk for property eligibility, VA policy compliance violation, over/under-valuation, and appraisal quality issues.

2. VA awarded the new AMS contract to Veros. Currently, CoreLogic is providing the AMS for purchases, refinances, Lender Appraisal Processing Program (LAPP) and Servicer Appraisal Processing Program (SAPP) appraisal orders. CoreLogic currently provides a scoring of all appraisals through an in-depth evaluation of the appraisal report by a robust analytic process. This process will be transitioned to Veros, with the same level of appraisal scoring and evaluation.

a. To continue oversight, standardize the appraisal review process, and increase efficiency through access to market data, VA’s new contractor, Veros, provided VA with an AMS that includes the VeroSCORE product.

b. On March 2, 2020, VA and Veros launched internal usage of VeroSCORE for VA Staff to use in the appraisal review process. The initial phase was instituted to better understand the integration between Veros and VA systems while providing VA staff an opportunity to view and comment on VeroSCORE before it is implemented for the LAPP/SAPP SARs on May 4, 2020.

c. Since VeroSCORE’s implementation, VA staff have been using it in the review process for VA-issued NOVs. As a VA risk management tool, VeroSCORE will be made available to LAPP/SAPP SARs on May 4, 2020.

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Alan Jaffa

Alan Jaffa is the Chief Executive Officer for Safeguard Properties, steering the company as the mortgage field services industry leader. He also serves on the board of advisors for SCG Partners, a middle-market private equity fund focused on diversifying and expanding Safeguard Properties’ business model into complimentary markets.

Alan joined Safeguard in 1995, learning the business from the ground up. He was promoted to Chief Operating Officer in 2002, and was named CEO in May 2010. His hands-on experience has given him unique insights as a leader to innovate, improve and strengthen Safeguard’s processes to assure that the company adheres to the highest standards of quality and customer service.

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Linda earned her JD at Cleveland-Marshall College of Law. She holds a degree in economics from Miami University and an MBA. Linda was previously named as both a “Woman of Influence” by HousingWire and as a “Leading Lady” by MReport.

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Michael Greenbaum

Michael Greenbaum is the Chief Operating Officer of Safeguard Properties, where he has played a pivotal role since joining the company in July 2010. Initially brought on as Vice President of REO, Mike’s exceptional leadership and strategic vision quickly propelled him to Vice President of Operations in 2013, and ultimately to COO in 2015. Over his 14-year tenure at Safeguard, Mike has been instrumental in driving change and fostering innovation within the Property Preservation sector, consistently delivering excellence and becoming a trusted partner to clients and investors.

A distinguished graduate of the United States Military Academy at West Point, Mike earned a degree in Quantitative Economics. Following his graduation, he served in the U.S. Army’s Ordnance Branch, where he specialized in supply chain management. Before his tenure at Safeguard, Mike honed his expertise by managing global supply chains for 13 years, leveraging his military and civilian experience to lead with precision and efficacy.

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Joe Iafigliola

Joe Iafigliola is the Chief Financial Officer for Safeguard Properties. Joe is responsible for the Control, Quality Assurance, Business Development, Marketing, Accounting, and Information Security departments. At the core of his responsibilities is the drive to ensure that Safeguard’s focus remains rooted in Customer Service = Resolution. Through his executive leadership role, he actively supports SGPNOW.com, an on-demand service geared towards real estate and property management professionals as well as individual home owners in need of inspection and property preservation services. Joe is also an integral force behind Compliance Connections, a branch of Safeguard Properties that allows code enforcement professionals to report violations at properties that can then be addressed by the Safeguard vendor network. Compliance Connections also researches and shares vacant property ordinance information with Safeguard clients.

Joe has an MBA from The Weatherhead School of Management at Case Western Reserve University, is a Certified Management Accountant (CMA), and holds a bachelor’s degree from The Ohio State University’s Honors Accounting program.

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Carrie Tackett

Business Development Safeguard Properties