Residential Review Appraiser

Job Title Residential Review Appraiser

Location: CityScape

What You'll Do As an Appraiser you'll be responsible for performing internal appraisal reviews on 1 - 4 family unit properties for compliance with corporate policy and standards, Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP), Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, and HUD guidelines. You'll analyze valuations to determine their reasonableness, defensibility, and validate accuracy. One of your key responsibilities is to follow processes to ensure risks are measured, monitored, and controlled and compliance requirements are adhered to on an on-going basis.

• Responsible for supporting the Appraisal Operations Manager by conducting desk reviews of appraisals for the delegated Correspondent Lending division.
• Conduct desk reviews of appraisals for AmeriHome’s delegated Correspondent Lending division
• Maintain appraisal and valuation service work files as required under USPAP
• Provide appraisal and valuation-related information to AmeriHome Operations and Underwriting staff, management, vendors, and sellers
• Circulate appraisal and valuation-related information to the organization's residential appraisal operations and underwriting staff, management, vendors, and sellers.

What You'll Need

• 4+ years of related experience in Residential Appraisal or similar field.
• High school diploma required; Bachelor's degree in related field preferred.
• Appraisal desk review experience in a multi-state environment; multiple formats including narrative.
• Institutional (bank, mortgage company, etc.) experience preferred.
• Field experience – appraisals, field reviews, etc.
• Intermediate knowledge of USPAP and agency (FNMA, FHLMC, HUD/FHA, USDA) appraisal guidelines.
• Intermdiate analytical and written communications skills; ability to clearly define and express valuation-related issues and potential resolutions.
• Excellent time management skills and ability to maintain deadlines and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Advanced speaking and writing communication skills.
• Licensed or Certified Residential Appraiser required.

Compensation: Hourly range for new hires is generally $52.29 for Westlake Village, CA. Hourly range for new hires is generally $52.29 for Irvine, CA. Salary amount is determined by specific job location. In addition, the role may be eligible for annual bonus/incentives earned.

Benefits You’ll Love We offer all the important things you'd want — like competitive salaries, an ownership stake in the company, medical and dental insurance, time off, a great 401k matching program, tuition assistance program, an employee volunteer program, and a wellness program. In addition, you’ll have the opportunity to bolster your business knowledge, learning the ins and outs of how successful companies operate and manage their finances, giving you invaluable hands-on experience to help grow your career!

About The Company Western Alliance Bank is a wholly owned subsidiary of Western Alliance Bancorporation. Alliance Bank of Arizona, Alliance Association Bank, Bank of Nevada, Bridge Bank, First Independent Bank, and Torrey Pines Bank are divisions of Western Alliance Bank; Member FDIC. AmeriHome Mortgage is a Western Alliance Bank company.