United States Department of Veterans Affairs
United States Department of Veterans Affairs

Saint Paul Regional Office
Regional Loan Center

Lender Appraisal Processing Program

The Lender Appraisal Processing Program (LAPP) allows Lenders who meet specific requirements (see Chapter 15 of the Lender’s Handbook) to review all types of origination appraisals. Staff Appraisal Reviewers (SARs) can review existing, new construction, under construction and proposed construction cases, single family and multifamily, as well as manufactured housing cases.
VA Circular 26-09-13 - August 24, 2009
  • As of September 1, 2009, all LAPP and SAPP applications and training is centralized. Circular has revised application procedures.

SAR Requirements and Application Information
Interested in becoming a SAR? Click here for information regarding specific requirements, application information, etc.
Notice of Value (NOV) Instructions for New, Existing, and Proposed Construction
Abridged instructions for processing new, under, and proposed construction cases.
Lender's Handbook
The VA Lender's Handbook listed by chapter
The Appraisal System/ E-Appraisal

 Provides a link to the Veterans Information Portal

VA Circulars
Link to Circulars issued by VA