Supporting Appraisers with UAD 3.6

Opteon is your strategic partner in this transition, helping Appraisers to stay updated, understand the impact, learn, and make the changes required to be successful in this new era.

What it means

For Appraisers

Streamlined inspection-to-submission workflow

UAD 3.6 simplifies reporting into one dynamic form, reducing the need to juggle multiple templates. 

Standardized and structured data fields 

Clear definitions for quality, condition, and property details make data entry consistent and easier to interpret, making quality more predictable.

Less rework, more professional output

Cleaner structure and validation upfront mean fewer revision requests and appraisals that showcase your expertise.

Preparing for the Changes

The UAD 3.6 rollout is a chance to simplify and future-proof your appraisal workflow.

By aligning early, Appraisers can streamline the inspection-to-submission process, reduce time spent on rework, and deliver cleaner, more professional reports with confidence.

For Staff Appraisers: Opteon’s technology and training will guide you through every stage of the transition. 

For Panel Appraisers: We are ready to help you succeed and have compiled the best resources, checklists, and resources in one easy to access place. 

 

  • Understand the framework
  • Update your tools or software
  • Complete training
  • Practice with sample reports
  • Communicate with your clients & AMC
  • Document your transition plan
  • Hyper care support through Broad & Mandated Release
3.6 checklist

Download our UAD 3.6 Appraiser Checklist

Our checklist will arm you with all the right questions to ask to prepare you for this change. From forming internal change teams, to policy and training updates and which departments may be impacted, we have you covered.

UAD 3.6 Timeline

  • Limited Production

    Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac can accept both UAD 2.6 and 3.6 from Lenders & Appraisal Firms approved. 

    09/08/2025

  • Broad Production

    All Lenders may begin submitting to the GSEs’ production environment without prior GSE approval.

    01/26/2026

  • Mandated UAD 3.6

    Lenders must use UAD  3.6 for all new
    submissions on or after this date.

    11/02/2025

More Resources

Join Opteon

If you are looking for a career that means more, join the Opteon team! We offer one on one change support, training and leading edge technology, making the UAD 3.6 transition easier for you.  

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