Appraisal Reviewer

Vontive•San Antonio, TX

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

We're looking for an experienced Appraisal Reviewer to join our valuation team. In this role, you'll evaluate appraisal reports to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with USPAP, agency, and internal guidelines. You'll be a critical part of our underwriting process — protecting loan quality while keeping deals moving in a high-volume, fast-paced lending environment. Most appraisals will be residential with some commercial as well. This is a hybrid position, offering the flexibility of remote work combined with regular in-office collaboration.

Requirements

Experience with ordering and reviewing appraisals
Familiarity with USPAP and appraisal guidelines
Comfortable navigating multiple software platforms and valuation tool
Proven ability to thrive in a busy, fast-paced environment while managing competing priorities and tight deadlines
Sharp attention to detail and strong analytical thinking
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain valuation issues clearly to non-appraisers
High degree of accountability and ownership over your work

Nice To Haves

Experience in business-purpose lending, DSCR loans, fix-and-flip, or investment property financing
Familiarity with non-QM, private lending, or institutional investor guidelines
Experience with AVMs, BPOs, and alternative valuation products
Comfort with data tools (Excel, Google Sheets) and reporting platforms

Responsibilities

Review appraisal reports for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with appraisal industry standards.
Analyze comparable sales selection, adjustments, valuation methodology, and market commentary to ensure the supported value is well-reasoned and defensible.
Identify discrepancies, missing data, or red flags and communicate clearly with appraisers, brokers, and internal underwriting teams to resolve issues.
Assess collateral risk and provide value reconciliation recommendations to support underwriting decisions.
Maintain detailed review notes and documentation in our loan origination and valuation systems.
Partner with operations, underwriting, and capital markets teams to keep pipeline moving and meet tight closing timelines.
Stay current on appraisal regulations, market trends, and emerging valuation methodologies.
Contribute to process improvements and help refine our review standards as we scale.