Report Submission: Handling Errors and Warnings
Updated
Submitting appraisal reports via Dwelling Blocks is generally straightforward, but sometimes you may encounter errors or warnings. This guide explains how to handle them effectively, ensuring your reports are accurate and submitted on time.
When you upload a report, Dwelling Blocks submits it on to the external system the assignment requires — the GSE (through UCDP) or HUD. Most of what follows is what those systems return. Dwelling Blocks relays their warnings and errors to you along with the code, but cannot change the result they give.
Important:
Dwelling Blocks is not an Appraisal Management Company and cannot assist with report-specific issues, but we can help with technical support issues.
Submission Warnings
Warnings are notifications from the GSE or HUD about potential issues or areas needing attention. They do not prevent report submission but prompt you to review specific sections to maintain quality and reduce future quality control (QC) or revision requests.
How to Respond to Warnings
- Review Each Warning: Read and understand the warning.
- Resolve When Possible: If you can fix the warning, update your report and resubmit.
- Acknowledge If Not Applicable: If the warning doesn’t apply, acknowledge it as such.
Where to find them
- Open the assignment.
- Find the Completed Reports section, below Notes.
- Click View Details on the most recently uploaded report.
- Review and acknowledge the warnings on the report details page.
A report left pending acknowledgement does not finish, and payment for the work is not released until it does.
Submission Errors
Errors are more serious than warnings and block your report from being accepted. The first three come back from the GSE or HUD and carry their error code; the last two happen before your report ever reaches them.
1. Lender-Override Errors
Some errors can be overridden by the lender if you cannot resolve them.
Example:
Error 302 – Unknown Subject Address
The address for the subject property isn’t recognized for report.
What to do:
- Double-check the address for accuracy and completeness.
- Update and re-upload your report.
- If still unresolved, use the “Request Override” button (refer to article).
2. Hard Stop Errors (Must Be Corrected)
These errors must be fixed before you resubmit. If you’re not sure what caused the error or how to fix it, carefully read the error message and review your report. Check all related sections and data fields to make sure everything is accurate and complete.
Example:
Error 9001 – Appraisal Data in Invalid Format
The XML file does not meet MISMO XML schema or expected form type.
What to do:
- Double-check your appraisal software settings.
- Export and upload using the correct form type (as set in assignment).
- If you are uploading what you believe is the correct appraisal form but the error persists, add an urgent note requesting lender to review and update the order’s report type.
Important:
Always verify the report type before submission. If the report type needs to be changed, request this from the lender before submitting.
FHA case number hard stops need the lender. If the submission stops because the FHA case number is missing or does not match, that is not something you can correct from your side. Add a note on the assignment, mark it Urgent, and ask the lender either to provide or update the FHA case number, or to proceed with a manual upload.
The other common cause of 9001 is a report written on a form that is not UAD / GSE-compliant. The file is valid, but not in a format the GSE will accept. To fix it, open the report in your report writer, switch the main form to the GSE-compliant UAD version, complete any fields it then requires for UAD compliance, regenerate the report, and upload the new file.
3. Duplicate Submission Error
If you see a 'Duplicate Submission' Error:
- Click “Request Manual Submission.” This notifies lender, and your last submission date is recorded as the official report upload date (refer to article).
- Lender will review and process your report. No further action is needed unless lender contacts you.
4. Failed Upload Errors
The file never made it from your machine to Dwelling Blocks. Something on your browser or device is usually blocking it.
When you try again, upload to the Completed Reports section of the assignment, below Notes, and:
- Make sure your internet connection is stable before you start.
- Stay on the page until the upload finishes — do not refresh or navigate away.
If it fails again:
- Wait about 10 minutes, then try a different browser or your mobile phone. That gets around most browser settings and security software.
- Temporarily disable antivirus or firewall, if it is safe to do so.
- If the issue persists, contact us at support@dwellingblocks.com.
5. Unexplained Errors
If you encounter an error with no clear explanation, contact support@dwellingblocks.com for help.