Laws and Regulations
Key laws and regulations that pertain to real estate transactions. Please note that other laws and regulations also may apply.
Appraisal Regulations addresses requirements for a written appraisal for certain real estate-related transactions.
Standards for Safety and Soundness provides operational and managerial standards for safety and soundness.
Real Estate Lending Standards provides standards for real estate lending and addresses the adoption and maintenance of written policies for extensions of credit that are secured by real estate, or that are made for the purpose of financing permanent improvements to real estate.
Supervisory Resources
Frequently asked questions, advisories, statements of policy, and other information issued by the financial institution regulatory agencies:
Interagency Appraisal and Evaluation Guidelines (PDF) provide information regarding policies, procedures, and practices relating to appraisals and evaluations.
Other Resources
Supplemental information related to safe-and-sound real estate-related transactions.
The Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) provide the ethical and performance standards for the appraisal profession in the United States.