Photo of HUD plate on mfg home for FHA

[Mike Seward]

I have always included a photo of the red and silver plate on the corner of the mfg home.
Is it a strict requirement for FHA appraisals to include a photo of the plate?

 

[CANative]

It's a label, not a plate even though it is metal and the interior paper label is actually the plate. LOL

Not a requirement but I include photos of the exterior data lables and interior data plate.

 

[Jo Ann Meyer Stratton]

I strongly agree with Greg--include photos of all labels, tags, data plates, and any other insignia or documentation you find. That is for your own protection five years from now when you have to go to court. After all, your work file, notes, etc, etc for every assignment needs to be prepared with that expectation of happening. In Arizona, there are insignias affixed to the home by the professional installer showing what they did and when. That insignia can be proof of whether it has been moved or not (FHA no-no) also has data on whether there are tie downs or anchoring or not (tie downs / anchors are not required in Arizona).

 

[Mike Seward]

Appendix D describes it as a 2' X 4' aluminum plate, then calls it a label or seal. The plate is made of paper and is inside???????

Jo Ann makes a strong case for including photos. The Atlanta HOC made a stronger case. They said a photo of the certification label is required.

 

[Mr Rex]

Not a required exhibit per protocol. But I take the pictures anyway.

 

[RSW]

It's required for FHA REOs.

 

[Mr Rex]

It's required for FHA REOs.

Where's that from? Its not in Appendix A.

 

[Greg Bell]

It's required for FHA REOs.

Correct.No plate(That's what I call it) attached to the unit , no FHA insurance......period.The inside label is good for info and that's all.Photos should be included with the report..

 

[RSW]

It may just be a M&M requirement. I have read so much stuff in the last month. My brain is going to explode.... I just checked in my notes. It is a M&M requirement and not a HUD requirement. it says:

3. HUD Tags – We always prefer that the appraiser include pictures of the HUD tags.
If you forget to take photos, we need a comment in the appraisal noting that the
tags were present and attached to the Manufactured home – or not.

Sorry for the confusion.

My Bad!

 

[Mr Rex]

Correct.No plate(That's what I call it) attached to the unit , no FHA insurance......period.The inside label is good for info and that's all.Photos should be included with the report..

Greg, for the umpteenth time, that is not an absolute. They can get the info from IBTS and get FHA insurance.