Residential Review Appraiser

Banner Bank•Bellingham, WA

4d•$70,677 - $93,128

About The Position

As a Residential Review Appraiser, you will support safe and sound lending decisions by managing the residential valuation process and ensuring appraisal quality and compliance. The role involves collaborating with appraisers, lenders, reviewers, and internal partners to maintain regulatory standards and provide an exceptional experience for customers and stakeholders. You will manage the full valuation ordering and review process, including vendor engagement, assignment tracking, appraisal review, communications, and invoice processing. The position requires up to 20% travel. Banner Bank describes itself as a community-focused financial institution with more than $16 billion in assets and 135 branch locations in Washington, Oregon, Idaho, and California. The bank emphasizes its values of doing the right thing, mutual respect, teamwork, and accountability, as well as employee volunteerism and community giving.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business, Economics, Law, Computer Science, or a related field; an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
At least 2 years of real estate appraisal experience.
Must be a state-certified or licensed residential appraiser; state certification is preferred.
Knowledge of appraisal standards and requirements, including FIRREA, USPAP, FNMA, FHLMC, HUD, and related appraisal and evaluation guidelines.
Strong analytical and critical-thinking skills.
Effective written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to review, evaluate, and provide constructive feedback on residential appraisal reports.
Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple assignments and deadlines.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
Knowledge of federal and state laws and regulations related to residential appraisals.
Commitment to accuracy, accountability, and regulatory compliance.

Nice To Haves

Experience reviewing residential appraisals.
Understanding of residential appraisal practices and regulatory requirements.
State-certified appraiser credential.

Responsibilities

Order and manage residential appraisals and evaluations through approved third-party vendors.
Monitor new and in-process valuation requests to ensure timely completion and adherence to service level agreements.
Solicit bids, award appraisal and review assignments, and manage vendor engagement throughout the valuation process.
Serve as a liaison between appraisers, loan officers, reviewers, and internal stakeholders to maintain communication and meet deadlines.
Review residential appraisals and evaluations for accuracy, quality, and compliance.
Help ensure compliance with FDIC, FIRREA, USPAP, and internal lending policies while maintaining independence from lending functions.
Respond to and help resolve internal customer and external vendor inquiries.
Process invoices and support timely payments to appraisal vendors and reviewers.
Maintain accountability for the full valuation ordering and review process.
Comply with company policies, procedures, security requirements, and applicable government regulations.