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UAD 3.6 Is Coming: What Lenders and Realtors Need to Know Before November 2

MacDonnell Appraisals graphic showing the UAD 3.6 appraisal report dashboard on a laptop screen, effective November 2, 2026, next to stacked Uniform Residential, condo, and small residential income appraisal report forms

If you’ve closed a conventional loan lately, you’ve probably heard the term UAD 3.6 floating around. Here’s the short version. Starting November 2, 2026, every new appraisal submitted to Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac has to use the new format. The mandate follows each report’s initial submission date to the Uniform Collateral Data Portal. Submit […]

2025 Housing Market Outlook: Key Developments & Policy Impacts

As we approach 2025, the housing market is poised for significant changes influenced by the change in political leadership and strategic plans from key financial institutions. In this blog post, we’ll discuss how recent developments may impact the housing market this year. The three topics we’ll focus on are: Impact of President Trump’s Policies on […]