Browse Arkansas Code titles and sections
38 U.S.C. § 3731 — Appraisals
Federal law — U.S. Code and appendices · legal_authorities
**(a)** The Secretary shall—
(1) subject to subsection (b)(2) and in consultation with appropriate representatives of institutions which are regularly engaged in making housing loans, prescribe uniform qualifications for appraisers, including the successful completion of a written test, submission of a sample appraisal, certification of an appropriate number of years of experience as an appraiser, and submission of recommendations from other appraisers;
(2) use such qualifications in determining whether to approve an appraiser to make appraisals of the reasonable value of any property, construction, repairs, or alterations for the purposes of this chapter; and
(3) in consultation with local representatives of institutions described in clause (1) of this subsection, develop and maintain lists of appraisers who are approved under clause (2) of this subsection to make appraisals for the purposes of this chapter.
**(b)**
(1) The Secretary shall select appraisers from a list required by subsection (a)(3) of this section on a rotating basis to make appraisals for the purposes of this chapter.
(2) If uniform qualifications become applicable for appraisers who perform appraisals for or in connection with the Federal Government, the qualifications required by subsection (a)(1) of this section may be more stringent than such uniform qualifications, but the Secretary may use no written test in determining the qualifications of appraisers other than the test prescribed to implement such uniform qualifications.
(3) The Secretary shall permit an appraiser on a list developed and maintained under subsection (a)(3) to make an appraisal for the purposes of this chapter based solely on information gathered by a person with whom the appraiser has entered into an agreement for such
Source: Supplied U.S. Code snapshot — release unconfirmed · 38 U.S.C. § 3731
Stored review status: release_metadata_unconfirmed. A text match is a research starting point; applicability is not established.
Original supplied file — preserved unchanged
Download original Markdown file
File SHA-256: d36b4c1bd96fef2e7ff360cf2c8b8fc036a65695aae76ffde72a9dded53cd2e4. The original may include catalog metadata, neighboring provisions, or embedded records outside this collection's scope. Search shows only the selected federal record. Historical editions and unverified snapshots are not a statement of current law.
Authority boundary: historical or unconfirmed source not current law verified.
Open the recorded source website ↗
Record provenance
Stable record: federal_law:legal_authorities:record_usc_ad6471359b6b314d15fa1c6e
Source file: Laws/federal/codes/united-states-code/title-38/section-3731-appraisals--f4dc29b699.md
Pages: Not recorded – Not recorded
Passage SHA-256: e28f8a31672b101f64c3a2589aa2c403f21bb2f049289789362162a6ba9618ba
Source location: Title 38, Chapter 37, § 3731; chapter-037-housing-and-small-business-loans.md
Stored source content
**(a)** The Secretary shall—
(1) subject to subsection (b)(2) and in consultation with appropriate representatives of institutions which are regularly engaged in making housing loans, prescribe uniform qualifications for appraisers, including the successful completion of a written test, submission of a sample appraisal, certification of an appropriate number of years of experience as an appraiser, and submission of recommendations from other appraisers;
(2) use such qualifications in determining whether to approve an appraiser to make appraisals of the reasonable value of any property, construction, repairs, or alterations for the purposes of this chapter; and
(3) in consultation with local representatives of institutions described in clause (1) of this subsection, develop and maintain lists of appraisers who are approved under clause (2) of this subsection to make appraisals for the purposes of this chapter.
**(b)**
(1) The Secretary shall select appraisers from a list required by subsection (a)(3) of this section on a rotating basis to make appraisals for the purposes of this chapter.
(2) If uniform qualifications become applicable for appraisers who perform appraisals for or in connection with the Federal Government, the qualifications required by subsection (a)(1) of this section may be more stringent than such uniform qualifications, but the Secretary may use no written test in determining the qualifications of appraisers other than the test prescribed to implement such uniform qualifications.
(3) The Secretary shall permit an appraiser on a list developed and maintained under subsection (a)(3) to make an appraisal for the purposes of this chapter based solely on information gathered by a person with whom the appraiser has entered into an agreement for such services.
**(c)** Except as provided in subsection (f) of this section, the appraiser shall forward an appraisal report to the Secretary for review. Upon receipt of such report, the Secretary shall determine the reasonable value of the property, construction, repairs, or alterations for purposes of this chapter, and notify the veteran of such determination. Upon request, the Secretary shall furnish a copy of the appraisal made of property for the purposes of this chapter to the lender proposing to make the loan which is to be secured by such property and is to be guaranteed under this chapter.
**(d)** If a lender (other than a lender authorized under subsection (f) of this section to determine reasonable value)—
(1) has proposed to make a loan to be guaranteed under this chapter,
(2) has been furnished a certificate of reasonable value of any property or of any construction, repairs, or alterations of property which is to be the security for such loan, and
(3) within a reasonable period prescribed by the Secretary, has furnished to the Secretary an additional appraisal of the reasonable value of such property, construction, repairs, or alterations which was made by an appraiser selected by the lender from the list required by subsection (a)(3) of this section,
the Secretary shall consider both the initial appraisal and the additional appraisal and shall, if appropriate, issue a revised certificate of reasonable value of such property, construction, repairs, or alterations.
**(e)**
(1) In no case may a veteran be required to pay all or any portion of the cost of the additional appraisal described in subsection (d)(3) of this section.
(2) If a veteran, within a reasonable period prescribed by the Secretary, has furnished to the Secretary an additional appraisal of the reasonable value of such property, construction, repairs, or alterations which was made by an appraiser selected by the veteran from the list required by subsection (a)(3) of this section, the Secretary shall consider such appraisal, along with other appraisals furnished to the Secretary, and shall, if appropriate, issue a revised certificate of reasonable value of such property, construction, repairs, or alterations.
**(f)**
(1) Subject to the provisions of paragraphs (2) and (3) of this subsection, the Secretary may, in accordance with standards and procedures established in regulations prescribed by the Secretary, authorize a lender to determine the reasonable value of property for the purposes of this chapter if the lender is authorized to make loans which are automatically guaranteed under [section 3702(d) of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title38-section3702/d&num=0&edition=prelim). In such a case, the appraiser selected by the Secretary pursuant to subsection (b) of this section shall submit the appraisal report directly to the lender for review, and the lender shall, as soon as possible thereafter, furnish a copy of the appraisal to the veteran who is applying for the loan concerned and to the Secretary.
(2) In exercising the authority provided in paragraph (1) of this subsection, the Secretary shall assign a sufficient number of personnel to carry out an appraisal-review system to monitor, on at least a random-sampling basis, the making of appraisals by appraisers and the effectiveness and the efficiency of the determination of reasonable value of property by lenders.
(3) Repealed. Pub. L. 104–110, title I, § 101(g), Feb. 13, 1996, 110 Stat. 768.]
(4) Not later than April 30 of each year following a year in which the Secretary authorizes lenders to determine reasonable value of property under this subsection, the Secretary shall submit to the Committees on Veterans’ Affairs of the Senate and the House of Representatives a report relating to the exercise of that authority during the year in which the authority was exercised.
(5) A report submitted pursuant to paragraph (4) of this subsection shall include, for the period covered by each report—
(A) the number and value of loans made by lenders exercising the authority of this subsection;
(B) the number and value of such loans reviewed by the appraisal-review monitors referred to in paragraph (2) of this subsection;
(C) the number and value of loans made under this subsection of which the Secretary received notification of default;
(D) the amount of guaranty paid by the Secretary to such lenders by reason of defaults on loans as to which reasonable value was determined under this subsection; and
(E) such recommendations as the Secretary considers appropriate to improve the exercise of the authority provided for in this subsection and to protect the interests of the United States.
Cross-references
Connections may be documented source relationships, shared citations or nearby passages. Each explains its basis; a connection alone does not establish applicability to your situation.
Federal law — U.S. Code and appendices · legal_authorities
**(a)**
(1) The Secretary (subject to paragraph (4)) shall furnish hospital care and medical services which the Secretary determines to be needed—
(A) to any veteran for a service-connected disability; and
(B) to any veteran who has a service-connected disability rated at 50 percent or more.
(2) The Secretary (subject to paragraph (4)) shall furnish hospital care and medical services, and may furnish nursing home care, which the Secretary determines to be needed to any veteran—
(A) who has a compensable service-connected disability rated less than 50 percent or, with respect to nursing home care during any period during which the provisions of [section 1710A(a) of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title38-section1710A/a&num=0&edition=prelim) are in effect, a compensable service-connected disability rated less than 70 percent;
(B) whose discharge or release from active military, naval, air, or space service was for a disability that was incurred or aggravated in the line of duty;
(C) who is in receipt of, or who, but for a suspension pursuant to [section 1151 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title38-section1151&num=0&edition=prelim) (or both a suspension and the receipt of retired pay), would be entitled to disability compensation, but only to the extent that such veteran’s continuing eligibility for such care is provided for in the judgment or settlement provided for in such section;
(D) who is a former prisoner of war, who was awarded the medal of honor under section 7271, 8291, or 9271 of title 10 or section 491 11 See References in Text note below. of title 14, or who was awarded the Purple Heart;
(E) who is a veteran of—
(i) the Mexican border period;
(
Source: Supplied U.S. Code snapshot — release unconfirmed · 38 U.S.C. § 1710
Stored review status: release_metadata_unconfirmed. Explicit cross-reference supplied in source Markdown; currentness and applicability require review.
Federal law — U.S. Code and appendices · legal_authorities
The purpose of this chapter is to reestablish a statutory procedure to enforce a rule of budget neutrality on new revenue and direct spending legislation.
Source: Supplied U.S. Code snapshot — release unconfirmed · 2 U.S.C. § 931
Stored review status: release_metadata_unconfirmed. Explicit cross-reference supplied in source Markdown; currentness and applicability require review.
Federal law — U.S. Code and appendices · legal_authorities
**(a) Benefits Authorized.—** The Secretary may provide to any child of a veteran of covered service in Thailand who is suffering from spina bifida the health care, vocational training and rehabilitation, and monetary allowance required to be paid to a child of a Vietnam veteran who is suffering from spina bifida under subchapter I of this chapter as if such child of a veteran of covered service in Thailand were a child of a Vietnam veteran who is suffering from spina bifida under such subchapter.
**(b) Spina Bifida Conditions Covered.—** This section applies with respect to all forms and manifestations of spina bifida, except spina bifida occulta.
**(c) Veteran of Covered Service in Thailand.—** For purposes of this section, a veteran of covered service in Thailand is any individual, without regard to the characterization of that individual’s service, who—
(1) served in the active military, naval, or air service in Thailand, as determined by the Secretary in consultation with the Secretary of Defense, during the period beginning on January 9, 1962, and ending on May 7, 1975; and
(2) is determined by the Secretary, in consultation with the Secretary of Defense, to have been exposed to a herbicide agent during such service in Thailand.
**(d) Herbicide Agent.—** For purposes of this section, the term “herbicide agent” means a chemical in a herbicide used in support of United States and allied military operations in Thailand, as determined by the Secretary in consultation with the Secretary of Defense, during the period beginning on January 9, 1962, and ending on May 7, 1975.
Source: Supplied U.S. Code snapshot — release unconfirmed · 38 U.S.C. § 1831
Stored review status: release_metadata_unconfirmed. Explicit cross-reference supplied in source Markdown; currentness and applicability require review.
Federal law — U.S. Code and appendices · legal_authorities
In this chapter:
(1) The term “child” means the following:
(A) For purposes of subchapters I and II of this chapter, an individual, regardless of age or marital status, who—
(i) is the natural child of a Vietnam veteran; and
(ii) was conceived after the date on which that veteran first entered the Republic of Vietnam during the Vietnam era.
(B) For purposes of [section 1821 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title38-section1821&num=0&edition=prelim), an individual, regardless of age or marital status, who—
(i) is the natural child of a veteran of covered service in Korea (as determined for purposes of that section); and
(ii) was conceived after the date on which that veteran first entered service described in subsection (c) of that section.
(C) For purposes of [section 1822 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title38-section1822&num=0&edition=prelim), an individual, regardless of age or marital status, who—
(i) is the natural child of a veteran of covered service in Thailand (as determined for purposes of that section); and
(ii) was conceived after the date on which that veteran first entered service described in subsection (c) of that section.
(2) The term “covered child” means a child who is eligible for health care and benefits under this chapter.
(3) The term “covered veteran” means an individual whose children are eligible for health care and benefits under this chapter.
(4) The term “Vietnam veteran” means an individual who performed active military, naval, or air service in the Republic of Vietnam during the Vietnam era, without regard to the characterization of that individual’s service.
(5) The term “Vietnam era” with respect to—
(A) s
Source: Supplied U.S. Code snapshot — release unconfirmed · 38 U.S.C. § 1832
Stored review status: release_metadata_unconfirmed. Incoming connection: Explicit cross-reference supplied in source Markdown; currentness and applicability require review.
Federal law — U.S. Code and appendices · legal_authorities
**(a)** Except as provided in [section 3704(c)(2) of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title38-section3704/c/2&num=0&edition=prelim), any loan to a veteran, if made pursuant to the provisions of this chapter, is automatically guaranteed if such loan is for one or more of the following purposes:
(1) To purchase or construct a dwelling to be owned and occupied by the veteran as a home.
(2) To purchase a farm on which there is a farm residence to be owned and occupied by the veteran as the veteran’s home.
(3) To construct on land owned by the veteran a farm residence to be occupied by the veteran as the veteran’s home.
(4) To repair, alter, or improve a farm residence or other dwelling owned by the veteran and occupied by the veteran as the veteran’s home.
(5) To refinance existing mortgage loans or other liens which are secured of record on a dwelling or farm residence owned and occupied by the veteran as the veteran’s home.
(6) To purchase a one-family residential unit in a condominium housing development or project, if such development or project is approved by the Secretary under criteria which the Secretary shall prescribe in regulations.
(7) To improve a dwelling or farm residence owned by the veteran and occupied by the veteran as the veteran’s home through energy efficiency improvements, as provided in subsection (d).
(8) To refinance in accordance with subsection (e) of this section an existing loan guaranteed, insured, or made under this chapter.
(9)
(A)
(i) To purchase a manufactured home to be permanently affixed to a lot that is owned by the veteran.
(ii) To purchase a manufactured home and a lot to which the home will be permanently affixed.
(B)
(i) To refinance, in accordance with the terms
Source: Supplied U.S. Code snapshot — release unconfirmed · 38 U.S.C. § 3710
Stored review status: release_metadata_unconfirmed. Incoming connection: Explicit cross-reference supplied in source Markdown; currentness and applicability require review.
Federal law — U.S. Code and appendices · legal_authorities
**(a)** The Secretary may make a direct housing loan to a Native American veteran under this subchapter if the Secretary ensures the following:
(1) That each Native American veteran to whom the Secretary makes a direct housing loan under this subchapter—
(A) holds, possesses, or purchases using the proceeds of the loan a meaningful interest in a lot or dwelling (or both) that is located on trust land; and
(B) will purchase, construct, or improve (as the case may be) a dwelling on the lot using the proceeds of the loan.
(2) That each such Native American veteran will convey to the Secretary by an appropriate instrument the interest referred to in paragraph (1)(A) as security for a direct housing loan under this subchapter.
(3) That the Secretary, including the Secretary’s employees or agents, may enter upon the trust land for the purposes of carrying out such actions as the Secretary determines are necessary, including—
(A) to evaluate the advisability of the loan;
(B) to monitor any purchase, construction, or improvements carried out using the proceeds of the loan; and
(C) to manage any servicing or post-foreclosure activities, including acquisition, property inspections, and property management.
(4) That there are established standards and procedures that apply to the foreclosure of the interest conveyed by a Native American veteran pursuant to paragraph (2), including—
(A) procedures for foreclosing the interest; and
(B) procedures for the resale of the lot or dwelling (or both) purchased, constructed, or improved using the proceeds of the loan.
(5) That the loan is made in a responsible and prudent manner, subject to standards and procedures as are necessary for the reasonable protection of the financial interests of the United States.
**(b
Source: Supplied U.S. Code snapshot — release unconfirmed · 38 U.S.C. § 3762
Stored review status: release_metadata_unconfirmed. Incoming connection: Explicit cross-reference supplied in source Markdown; currentness and applicability require review.
Federal law — U.S. Code and appendices · legal_authorities
Page 925
TITLE 38—VETERANS’ BENEFITS
§ 3731
RULE FOR CONSTRUCTION OF DUPLICATE PROVISIONS
For rule relating to construction of provisions of
Pub. L. 100–203 and Pub. L. 100–198 making duplicate
amendments to this section, see section 7004(b) of Pub.
L. 100–203, set out as a note under section 3733 of this
title.
EXTENSION OF TIME FOR COLLECTION OF FEES
Pub. L. 101–237, title III, § 303(c), Dec. 18, 1989, 103
Stat. 2073, directed Secretary of Veterans Affairs to
collect fees under this section through Dec. 31, 1989.
Pub. L. 101–110, § 2, Oct. 6, 1989, 103 Stat. 682, author-
ized collection of fees under this section with respect to
loans closed before Dec. 1, 1989.
Pub. L. 100–136, § 1(b), Oct. 16, 1987, 101 Stat. 813, au-
thorized collection of fees under this section with re-
spect to loans closed through Nov. 15, 1987.
HOME LOAN ORIGINATION FEE
Pub. L. 99–576, title IV, § 409, Oct. 28, 1986, 100 Stat.
3283, provided that: ‘‘It is the sense of the Congress that
the Veterans’ Administration loan origination fee
should not be increased above its present level of one
percent of the amount of the loan guaranteed.’’
§ 3730. Use of attorneys in court
(a) The Secretary shall authorize attorneys
employed by the Department of Veterans Affairs
to exercise the right of the United States to
bring suit in court to foreclose a loan made or
acquired by the Secretary under this chapter
and to recover possession of any property ac-
quired by the Secretary under this chapter. The
Secretary may acquire the services of attorneys,
other than those who are employees of the De-
partment of Veterans Affairs, to exercise that
right. The activities of attorneys in bringing
suit under this section shall be subject to the di-
rection and supervision of the Attorney Gen
Source: Supplied 2024 U.S. Code historical extraction · 38 U.S.C. § 3731
Stored review status: historical_2024_not_currentness_verified. Same stored citation; legal effect and authority still require review.