On Sep. 30, Freddie UAD 3.6 appraisal transition and policy exception.
Freddie issued Bulletin 2026-J for updates to the Uniform Appraisal Dataset (UAD) 3.6.
Allows for approved sellers to temporarily submit appraisal reports with UAD 2.6.
Follows Jun. 4, 2025, Freddie bul re uniform appraisals, data security, see #257443.
Changes
The UAD 3.6 and forms redesign mandate will be effective for appraisal reports submitted to the Uniform Collateral Data Portal (UCDP) on or after Nov. 2, 2026.
A representative of the seller who is authorized to enter into binding contracts must complete Freddie Mac UAD 3.6 Policy Exception Request for the temporary exception.
Must commit to final implementation plan to fully transition by expiration of exception.
Provide final implementation plan, including timing; top obstacles to implementation; and opportunities for Freddie Mac to assist the business to implement UAD 3.6.
Exception Timeline
Exception approved sellers may continue to submit UAD 2.6 and UAD 3.6 appraisal reports to Freddie Mac through UCDP from Nov. 2, 2026 through Feb. 28, 2027.
Mar. 1, 2027 to May 19, 2027 is the reduced functionality period; from May 20, 2027 to Jun. 27, 2027 sellers must submit initial appraisal reports to UCDP using UAD 3.6
On Jun. 28, 2027 all initial submission, resubmissions must submitted using UAD 3.6.
