Mortgage Appraisal Underwriter

AmeriSave Mortgage Corp.

5d•$60,000 - $75,000•Remote

About The Position

AmeriSave Mortgage has set the standard in online mortgage lending with over $130 billion in funded loan volume. As one of the top-rated, largest privately-owned online mortgage lenders in the nation, our mission is to deliver beneficial, responsible home lending solutions with unwavering integrity, dedication and excellence. Our employees are the driving force behind our success. We believe in the power of a dynamic and talented workforce and creating an environment where your contributions are not just recognized, they’re celebrated. Your success is our success, and we are seeking skilled professionals who are ready to bring their A-game, exceed benchmarks and enhance the overall excellence of AmeriSave, while also growing and advancing their careers. At AmeriSave, we're one team with one shared dream - to be the best. Let’s redefine excellence together! The ideal candidate is a recognized appraisal subject matter expert who can confidently assess collateral risk, interpret complex appraisal scenarios, and provide clear guidance while ensuring compliance with agency, investor, and regulatory requirements. This individual balances risk management with operational efficiency and is passionate about maintaining the highest standards of appraisal quality and valuation integrity. This is a remote, work from home opportunity — giving you flexibility while staying connected to a team that has your back.

Requirements

Minimum of 5 years of residential mortgage appraisal review, collateral underwriting, valuation, appraisal quality control, or related mortgage experience.
Advanced knowledge of residential appraisal methodology, valuation principles, and industry standards.
Strong understanding of USPAP requirements and appraisal regulatory compliance.
Extensive knowledge of FHA, Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, VA, and conventional appraisal guidelines.
Demonstrated ability to identify appraisal deficiencies, unsupported adjustments, marketability concerns, and collateral risk factors.
Experience reviewing complex appraisal reports, including condominiums, PUDs, rural properties, manufactured housing, investment properties, and high-balance transactions.
Strong understanding of property eligibility requirements, market analysis, comparable sale selection, and valuation reconciliation.
Exceptional analytical, critical thinking, and decision-making skills.
Ability to interpret agency guidelines and apply them consistently across varying collateral scenarios.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to clearly articulate valuation concerns and review findings.
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Proficiency with appraisal review technology, collateral underwriting systems, and mortgage origination platforms.
High-speed internet required for remote work, Cable or Fiber ONLY with the ability to connect via Ethernet. Minimum speeds: 70/30 Mbps (basic), 200-300/35-70 Mbps (shared), 500-1,000/100+ Mbps (heavy use).

Nice To Haves

FHA DE, Licensed Residential Appraiser, Certified Residential Appraiser, or SRA designation preferred but not required.
Prior experience as an Appraisal Underwriter, Collateral Underwriter, Appraisal Review Specialist, or Residential Appraiser.
Knowledge of Fannie Mae Collateral Underwriter (CU), Uniform Appraisal Dataset (UAD), and appraisal modernization initiatives.
Experience supporting internal quality control, audit, and regulatory examinations.
Ability to train and mentor underwriters and operational staff on appraisal-related topics.
Strong understanding of collateral risk management practices within a high-volume mortgage environment.

Responsibilities

Review and underwrite residential real estate appraisals to ensure compliance with investor, agency, and company requirements.
Analyze appraisal reports for completeness, accuracy, consistency, and adherence to USPAP, FHA, Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, VA, and internal lending guidelines.
Evaluate property eligibility, marketability, valuation methodology, comparable sales selection, adjustments, and overall appraisal quality.
Assess complex appraisal scenarios involving unique properties, declining markets, rural properties, condominiums, manufactured homes, mixed-use properties, and properties with atypical characteristics.
Identify valuation concerns, appraisal deficiencies, and potential collateral risk factors requiring correction or escalation.
Review appraisal revisions, reconsiderations of value, desk reviews, and other collateral review products.
Partner with appraisal management companies (AMCs), operations teams, underwriters, and leadership to resolve valuation-related issues.
Serve as a subject matter expert on appraisal guidelines, collateral risk, property eligibility, and valuation best practices.
Monitor industry trends, regulatory changes, and agency updates impacting appraisal and collateral underwriting practices.
Maintain production, quality, and service-level expectations while ensuring sound risk management decisions.
Participate in audits, quality control reviews, and process improvement initiatives to strengthen collateral risk management.