Leaders say the move speeds preparation for UAD 3.6
New York, June 8, 2026 — Class Valuation has struck a collaboration with Makena to deploy InstaPlan across its appraiser network, providing a mobile data-collection and floor-plan tool as the mortgage industry readies for UAD 3.6. The rollout aligns with the industry’s November 2, 2026 deadline for full adoption of the new reporting standards.
What the partnership entails
Under the deal, appraisers working through Class Valuation will gain access to InstaPlan, Makena’s mobile platform that builds floor plans while inspectors walk through properties and captures the data required for both UAV 2.6 and 3.6. The aim is to reduce last-minute scrambling as lenders transition to the updated UAD framework.
“Instaplan is an app that lets an appraiser walk through a property and quickly and efficiently it builds the floor plan as they move through the property. It lets them easily collect the other data that’s required for both UAV 2.6 but also for 3.6,” said Anthony Guarascio, co-founder and chief executive officer of Makena, in an interview focused on the partnership.
“We wanted to make sure that appraisers at large were not kind of caught flat-footed when 3.6 came and gave them enough time to start preparing now, and not wait till the 11th hour,” Guarascio added.
How InstaPlan works for appraisers
- Generates ANSI-compliant floor plans in real time
- Calculates gross living area as inspections progress
- Captures property data through a streamlined mobile workflow
- Allows pause-and-resume data collection and completes required fields before exiting a property
Why this matters for Class Valuation and lenders
Chris Flynn, chief operating officer of Class Valuation, said the firm is already using UAD 3.6 for inspections and that the partnership with Makena is intended to build “muscle memory” ahead of the mandate’s enforcement. The collaboration is part of a broader push in the appraisal sector to standardize data capture and improve consistency across reports as lenders weigh greater automation and faster turn times.
“I’d say every day we’re getting more and more prepared for the transition,” Flynn said. “We are actively building the workflow to be seamless for appraisers and for lenders.”
As part of the move, class valuation adds makena to its toolkit, signaling a deeper collaboration between the firms as the industry navigates the 3.6 upgrade and broader data standards evolution.
Market context and timing
The UAD 3.6 update tightens data requirements on appraisal reporting, with a mandate set for November 2, 2026. Industry observers view the InstaPlan integration as a practical step to reduce disruption by giving appraisers time to build familiarity with new data fields and workflow changes before the deadline.
Industry observers say class valuation adds makena could shorten the learning curve for appraisers transitioning to UAD 3.6, particularly for firms managing large volumes of appraisals in a tight turnaround environment.
Timeline and next steps
- Deadline for UAD 3.6 adoption: November 2, 2026
- InstaPlan rollout to Class Valuation’s appraisers underway, with broader access in the coming weeks
- Training and support materials provided to ensure a smooth transition for field staff
What this means for lenders and the market
The partnership underscores a broader market move toward tech-enabled appraisal workflows, where real-time data capture and standardized reporting can help reduce post-close issues and improve underwriting speed. As lenders increasingly seek efficiency gains, tools like InstaPlan become a practical bridge to UAD 3.6 compliance while keeping appraisers productive during the transition.
Key data points
- UAD 3.6 implementation deadline: November 2, 2026
- InstaPlan features include ANSI-compliant floor plans and real-time GLA calculations
- Partnership aims to speed inspector data capture and reduce on-site data gaps
The deal reflects a broader push in the loans ecosystem toward integrated digital tools that support compliance, accuracy, and faster closing cycles in a higher-rate environment. For now, the industry will watch how quickly the Class Valuation–Makena collaboration scales across appraisal pipelines and what this means for lenders’ post-processing costs.
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