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FHA test and approval

Anyone know an easy website for the purpose of getting FHA approved? More specifically I need to take the test...need info about it.

Also, was trying to send the application in and found it difficult to scan all on one page...my scanner only seems to do them as 3 separate pages. I heard many others had trouble with this too? What's your experience?

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Permalink Reply by Adele Lindquist on September 20, 2008 at 12:59pm: Check with your state board as they can and may ammend the FHA requirement. Our board did (Arizona) requiring "certified by the state" appraisers to complete FHA appraisals starting Oct. 1, 2008.; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Adele Lindquist on September 20, 2008 at 12:49pm: The Arizona Board has adopted the Bush Housing Relief Bill starting Oct. 1, 2008 that requires "any appraiser chosen or approved to perform FHA appraisals shall be certified by the state" so you might check with your state boards.; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Otis Key on September 20, 2008 at 1:30pm: There is no test anymore. However, FHA is moving towards Certified only appraisers (don't know your license level).; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Rick Daniel on September 20, 2008 at 6:22pm: Karen, It just saves a little time and money not to have a test. The test was a joke ; if you can write your name , you pretty much always passed. The most important item to remember for FHA appraisals is the issue of lead based paint and if the property meets the SSS standard. Safe, Sanitary and Structurally Sound. Is that 4 s's ?; ▶ Reply to This