257.114—Appraisal.

(a) The property shall be appraised by an appraiser on the FHA Appraiser Roster.
(b) An appraisal of a property to be security for an H4H program mortgage shall be conducted in accordance with Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP), and dated no more than 180 days from the date on which the mortgage transaction is closed, except as otherwise provided by HUD.
(c) The mortgagee must inform the appraiser that copies of the appraisal may be shared with holders and servicers of existing subordinate mortgages.