Helpful Links for the Consumer:

Fannie Mae www.fanniemae.com

HUD www.hud.gov

Helpful Links for the Lender:  

Adobe Reader www.adobe.com/products/acrobat

ACI WEB www.aciweb.com

To Check authenticity of an Appraiser's license:

Office of Banks and Real Estate www.obrelookupclear.state.il.us

Federal Appraisal Subcommittee  www.asc.gov under National registry tab, use standard and/or custom queries

Helpful Links for the Appraiser:

Floodmaps www.floodmaps.com