Appraisal requirements.

§ 34.85 Appraisal requirements. (a) General. (1) Upon transfer to OREO, a national bank or Federal savings association shall substantiate the parcel's market value by obtaining either: (i) An appraisal in accordance with subpart C of this part; or (ii) An appropriate evaluation when the recorded investment amount is equal to or less than the threshold amount in subpart C of this part. (2) A national bank or Federal savings association shall develop a prudent real estate collateral evaluation policy that allows the bank or savings association to monitor the value of each parcel of OREO in a manner consistent with prudent banking practice. (b) Exception. If a national bank or Federal savings association has a valid appraisal or an appropriate evaluation obtained in connection with a real estate loan and in accordance with subpart C of this part, then the bank or savings association need not obtain another appraisal or evaluation when it acquires ownership of the property. (c) Sales of OREO. A national bank or Federal savings association need not obtain a new appraisal or evaluation when selling OREO if the sale is consummated based on a valid appraisal or an appropriate evaluation. [61 FR 11301, Mar. 20, 1996, as amended at 84 FR 56375, Oct. 22, 2019]