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UAD 3.6 · Mandate: November 2, 2026

The Complete Lender
UAD 3.6 Resource Hub

Everything you need to understand, prepare for, and implement UAD 3.6 — from timeline to checklist to expert consultation. Accurate Group completed the industry's first UAD 3.6 appraisal. Let us help you get ready.

GSE Mandate November 2, 2026 Limited Production Open Now Broad Production: Jan 26, 2026 Mandate: Nov 2, 2026

Industry First: Accurate Group completed the mortgage industry's first UAD 3.6 appraisal in December 2025. Read the press release →

What Is UAD 3.6?

UAD 3.6 is the most significant update to appraisal data standards in over a decade. Mandated by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, it replaces all existing GSE appraisal forms — including the 1004, 1073, 2055, and others — with a single, dynamic, data-driven report called the Uniform Residential Appraisal Report (URAR).

Instead of selecting a form number, lenders and appraisers will specify property and loan characteristics. The result is structured, machine-readable data that supports automation, reduces manual entry, and enables more consistent risk analysis across the GSE ecosystem.

For lenders, this means updating LOS integrations, retraining staff, and ensuring your AMC partner is fully certified and ready. Accurate Group has been preparing since 2024 and completed the industry's first UAD 3.6 appraisal in December 2025.

What Changes
  • Form numbers (1004, 1073, 2055) eliminated
  • Single dynamic URAR replaces all GSE forms
  • Property characteristics drive report structure
  • MISMO 2.6 XML delivery required
  • LOS and AMS system updates required
What Stays the Same
  • Traditional, hybrid, and desktop appraisals
  • USPAP requirements and appraiser independence
  • UAD 2.6 supported for non-GSE loans
  • Your AMC relationship and service model
UAD 3.6 Implementation Timeline
December 2025
Accurate Group Completes Industry's First UAD 3.6 Appraisal
Accurate Group delivered the first UAD 3.6 appraisal in the mortgage industry — months ahead of broad production rollout. Read the announcement →
Accurate Group Milestone
January 7, 2026
Accurate Group Recognized for UAD 3.6 Industry Excellence
Industry recognition for Accurate Group's leadership and early adoption of UAD 3.6 standards. Read the announcement →
Accurate Group Milestone
January 26, 2026 — NOW OPEN
Broad Production Opens — All Lenders Can Submit UAD 3.6
GSEs opened broad production to all lenders. You can begin submitting UAD 3.6 appraisals now. This is the optimal time to start your phased rollout before the mandate deadline.
Live Now
November 2, 2026
UAD 3.6 Mandate — Required for All New GSE Submissions
UAD 3.6 is required for all new appraisal report submissions to Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. Lenders not prepared will face order rejection and compliance risk.
Mandate Deadline
Resources & Guides
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Download · PDF Checklist
UAD 3.6 Five-Point Readiness Pressure Test
A practical checklist to pressure-test your organization's UAD 3.6 readiness across systems, operations, vendor relationships, training, and testing.
Download PDF
Blog · Complete Guide
UAD 3.6: The Complete Lender's Guide to Appraisal Modernization
Comprehensive coverage of UAD 3.6 — what changes, what stays the same, MISMO 2.6, timelines, and how to prepare your lending operation.
Read the Guide
Market Leadership · Strategy
UAD 3.6 Is Coming. Will Your Appraisal Strategy Survive It?
A frank look at what UAD 3.6 means for your lending operation — and the strategic decisions lenders need to make now before the mandate deadline.
Read the Article
Market Leadership · Expert Perspective
Michele Golden on Facing UAD 3.6: Honest Talk in a Time of Change
Accurate Group's Chief Appraiser shares an unfiltered perspective on UAD 3.6 — what it means for appraisers, lenders, and the industry at large.
Read the Article
Press Release · Industry First
Accurate Group Completes Industry's First UAD 3.6 Appraisal
December 2025 — Accurate Group delivered the first UAD 3.6 appraisal in the mortgage industry, demonstrating full operational readiness ahead of the mandate.
Read the Release
Press Release · Recognition
Accurate Group Recognized for UAD 3.6 Industry Excellence
January 2026 — Industry recognition for Accurate Group's leadership in UAD 3.6 readiness and early adoption ahead of the GSE mandate.
Read the Release
Guide · Appraisal Modernization
The Lender's Guide to Appraisal Modernization
How UAD 3.6 fits into the broader appraisal modernization picture — hybrid appraisals, desktop appraisals, and what's coming next for GSE collateral standards.
Read the Guide
Product · Appraisal Management
Accurate Group Appraisal Management — UAD 3.6 Ready
Full-service appraisal management fully certified for UAD 3.6. We handle the transition — you focus on your lending operation. First in the industry to deliver UAD 3.6.
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Lender Readiness Checklist
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Use this checklist to pressure-test your organization's UAD 3.6 readiness. Each area represents a potential compliance or operational gap if not addressed before the November 2026 mandate.

LOS & AMS System ReadinessConfirm your loan origination system and appraisal management system can ingest, display, and process UAD 3.6 XML data and ZIP file format.
AMC Partner CertificationVerify your appraisal management company is fully UAD 3.6 certified and has demonstrated live delivery — not just preparedness.
Appraiser Panel ReadinessConfirm your panel appraisers have completed UAD 3.6 training and are producing compliant reports. Identify any panel gaps by geography or product type.
Staff Training & WorkflowsUpdate engagement letters to remove form-specific references. Train underwriters, processors, and QC staff on the new URAR structure and review process.
Phased Rollout PlanPlan a phased rollout by geography or product type — don't attempt a full cutover on day one. Begin with lower-volume markets to identify issues before full-scale deployment.
QC Process UpdateUpdate quality control processes, checklists, and review criteria to reflect the new URAR structure. QC workflows based on form numbers will need revision.
Download the Full Checklist (PDF)
Expert Guidance from Accurate Group
Industry First

We completed the industry's first UAD 3.6 appraisal. We know what it takes.

Accurate Group has been preparing for UAD 3.6 since 2024. We've invested in system upgrades, appraiser panel training, and QC process redesign — and we delivered the first live UAD 3.6 appraisal in December 2025, months before broad production opened.

That means when you partner with Accurate Group, you're not working with a vendor still preparing — you're working with the team that's already done it.

From Our Chief Appraiser

Michele Golden on UAD 3.6 — Honest Talk in a Time of Change

Accurate Group Chief Appraiser Michele Golden shares an unfiltered perspective on what UAD 3.6 means for lenders, appraisers, and the industry — and what you should actually be focused on right now.

Read Michele's perspective
Free Readiness Consultation

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Schedule a 30-minute readiness consultation with an Accurate Group specialist. We'll review your current systems, AMC relationships, and internal workflows — and give you a clear picture of what needs to happen before November 2, 2026.

No obligation. 30 minutes. We'll tell you exactly where you stand.