Agencies Announce Dollar Thresholds for Smaller Loan Exemption from Appraisal Requirements for Higher-priced Mortgage Loans
Federal agencies announced increased dollar thresholds for the exemption from appraisal requirements for higher-priced mortgage loans (HPMLs) for 2026. This change does not directly affect auto dealers, as it applies to mortgage lending, not auto financing.
Aforeworn detected this change in the Auto Dealer F&I Compliance space on July 7, 2026 and published this briefing so affected operators are forewarned rather than caught off guard. It is rated Low urgency. Auto dealers and F&I managers are not affected by this change. should confirm how it applies to their specific situation before acting. There is a time constraint attached: N/A. Acting after that point can mean penalties, a lapsed licence, or lost eligibility — exactly the kind of surprise Aforeworn exists to prevent. Aforeworn monitors Auto Dealer F&I Compliance continuously and turns every detected change into a plain-English briefing like this one, so you always know first. Forewarned is forearmed.
What changed
The CFPB, FRB, and OCC increased the threshold for HPMLs exempt from special appraisal requirements for 2026.
Who it affects
Auto dealers and F&I managers are not affected by this change.
What you must do
No action required for auto dealers.
Deadline
N/A
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