HUD Handbook 4000.1 II.A.3 — Underwriting the Property
HUD Handbook 4000.1 Part II.A.3 (Underwriting the Property) for Title II Insured Housing Programs Forward Mortgages. Covers Property Acceptability Criteria, Minimum Property Requirements/Standards, defective conditions, water supply, lead paint, environmental hazards, and appraisal review.
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HUD Handbook 4000.1 II.A.3 — Underwriting the Property
The Mortgagee must underwrite the completed appraisal report to determine if the Property
HUD Handbook 4000.1 II.A.3.a.i — Defective Conditions
The Mortgagee must evaluate the appraisal in accordance with the requirements for
HUD Handbook 4000.1 II.A.3 — Property Eligibility Confirmation
The Mortgagee must confirm that the Property complies with the following eligibility
HUD Handbook 4000.1 II.A.3 — Environmental Hazards
The Mortgagee must confirm that the Property is free of all known environmental and
HUD Handbook 4000.1 II.A.3 — Lead Paint
The Mortgagee must confirm that the Property is free of lead paint hazards.
HUD Handbook 4000.1 II.A.3 — Market Value Adequacy
The Mortgagee must ensure the Market Value of the Property is sufficient to adequately
HUD Handbook 4000.1 II.A.3 — Wood Destroying Insects
For existing Properties, the Mortgagee must confirm that the Property is free of wood