Inspector Assignment is not allowed for mortgages assigned an FHA case number on or after August 2, 2018. For mortgages assigned an FHA case number before August 2, 2018, follow the instructions below.

Before using Inspector Assignment, the FHA ID of the inspector must be determined. Use Inspectors on the FHA Approval Lists menu to determine the inspector's FHA ID.

First, get case information (property address), and then:

• assign an inspector
• reassign an inspector
• add or update compliance inspection information
• delete the inspector/compliance inspection information record

Last, review Inspector Assignment results.

Getting Case Information (Property Address)

1. On the Inspector Assignment page, enter the case number assigned to the mortgage loan in the FHA Case Number field. Type the first three characters of the case number in the first box. Press Tab to go to the next box and type the remaining seven characters.
   
   
2. Click Send. If there is no error, the Inspector Assignment Update page appears with the case number and property address.
   
   If this is the first time an inspector is being assigned to the case, only inspector assignment fields are available on the Inspector Assignment Update page. See Assigning an Inspector. Compliance inspection information cannot be entered at the same time. You must complete assigning the inspector, then go back and start Inspector Assignment again to enter inspection information.
   
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   If an inspector has already been assigned, fields for both inspector and inspection information are available on the Inspector Assignment Update page for adding or updating information. See Reassigning an Inspector or Adding or Updating Inspection Information.

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If there is an error, the Inspector Assignment page appears with a Message field above the FHA Case Number and an Error(s) Detected field appears below it. Review the information in these fields. Make the required correction and process again.

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Assigning an Inspector

Follow the instructions below for the first time an inspector is assigned to the case.

1. On the Inspector Assignment Update page, verify that you are working with the appropriate case by reviewing the information in the Case Number and Address fields.

2. Select the type of inspector from the drop-down list in the Assignment Choice field. Currently, the only valid selection is Roster.
   
   
3. Type the date the inspector was assigned in the Assignment Date field. Use an mm/dd/yy format, such as 03/15/05. The date cannot be earlier than the date the case was established (Case Number Assignment) or later than today's date.
   
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   Click to select a date.
   
   
4. Type the four-character ID issued to the inspector in the Inspector ID field.
   
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   Click to search for an inspector.
   
   
5. Click Send. See Reviewing Inspector Assignment Results.

Note: If you wish to add compliance inspection information, restart Inspector Assignment.

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Reassigning an Inspector

Follow the instructions below for changing the inspector assigned to the case.

1. On the Inspector Assignment Update page, verify that you are working with the appropriate case by reviewing the information in the Case Number and Address fields.
   
   
2. Delete the date in the Assignment Date field and type a new date. The date cannot be earlier than the date the case was established (Case Number Assignment) or later than today's date.
   
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   Click to select a date.
   
   
3. If necessary, select N/A from the drop-down list in the Assignment Choice field.
   
   
4. Delete the information in the Inspector ID field and type the four-character ID for the new inspector.
   
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   Click to search for an inspector.
   
   
5. Click Send. See Reviewing Inspector Assignment Results.

Note: Inspector assignment information can be changed, but not removed through the FHA Connection.

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Adding or Updating Inspection Information

Compliance inspection information can be added only after an inspector has been assigned. If existing inspection information needs to be updated, simply delete the information in the field and type in the new information. The information for Final Inspection must be entered before endorsement (except 203k and Indian Lands cases).

1. On the Inspector Assignment Update page, verify that you are working with the appropriate case by reviewing the information in the Case Number and Address fields.

2. Type the four-character ID of the inspector in the box in the first row below the appropriate inspection. (If only one inspection is required, enter the information under Final Inspection.)
   
   Note: The inspector performing the inspection does not have to be the one originally assigned. Therefore, the inspector ID entered in this box does not have to match the one in the Inspector ID field.

3. Type the date of the inspection in the boxes in the second row below the appropriate inspection. Use an mm/dd/yy format, such as 09/15/15.
   
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   Click to select a date.
   
   
4. Click Send. See Reviewing Inspector Assignment Results.

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Deleting the Inspector/Inspection Information Record

Follow the instructions below for deleting the inspector and compliance inspection information record.

1. On the Inspector Assignment Update page, verify that you are working with the appropriate case by reviewing the information in the Case Number and Address fields.

2. Click the box adjacent to the Delete This Compliance Inspection Record? field. A check mark appears.
   
   Note: The inspector performing the inspection does not have to be the one originally assigned. Therefore, the inspector ID entered in this box does not have to match the one in the Inspector ID field.
   

3. Click Send. See Reviewing Inspector Assignment Results.

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Reviewing Inspector Assignment Results

The Inspector Assignment Results page appears if processing was successful. The Message field at the top of the page states: Inspector Assignment Successfully Completed. Use the navigation buttons to proceed to another task.

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If there is an error that prevents processing, the Inspector Assignment Update page appears again for making the correction. The Message field at the top of the page states: Inspector Assignment Not Processed Due to Error(s). Click Review Error(s) to go to the Error(s) Detected field near the bottom of the page. An explanation of the error is provided. The field that directly relates to the error is highlighted. Add or correct the information specified in the Error(s) Detected field. Then, submit again for processing.

See Also

Removing inspector assignment information

Inspector Assignment - Business Background

Inspector Assignment Page - Field Description

Inspector Assignment Update Page - Field Descriptions

Inspector Assignment Results Page - Field Descriptions

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