loanDepot · 1 month ago
Review Appraiser
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level
$27/hr - $47/hr
5+ years exploanDepot is a digital commerce company dedicated to simplifying the home ownership journey. The Review Appraiser is responsible for performing desk reviews on appraisal reports to ensure compliance with eligibility guidelines and industry standards, with a focus on production review and high-risk assessments.
BankingFinanceFinancial ServicesMortgageReal Estate
Responsibilities
Maintain compliance with regulatory requirements including AIR
Maintain continuing education requirements for State Licensing/Certification
Perform reviews on appraisal reports completed by third party appraisers using a loanDepot approved review process and worksheet, as well as reviews of other valuation services as determined by management
Reviews data to assess overall collateral risk and identifies investor eligibility items for underwriting review and clearance
Identifies and evaluates other data sources to address possible Undervaluation, Overvaluation, comparable selection and adjustment, as well as data integrity issues that could impact investor evaluation of the collateral and valuation analysis
Adds loan conditions, updates required fields, confirm document and data delivery into each loan file in LOS system in addition of collateral management system when additional items are need by either appraisal or underwriting group and updates
Follows up on open appraisal conditions using a pipeline report and clears open conditions proactively
Performs appraisal “Reconsideration of Value” and/or appeals following the loanDepot approved process and determines whether original appraisal reports are deficient
Follows escalation process when appraisal reviews require management review
Develops communication with appraisers, AMCs, internal teammates, and customers that meet company standards and provides clear direction and status details
Performs escalated reviews and/or desk reviews on files deemed to have high risk attributes consistent with loanDepot’s approved process
Performs reviews on post-closing files deemed to be deficient through QC/QA or other investor audit consistent with loanDepot’s approved process
Qualification
Required
5 years minimum experience as a licensed appraiser
Current state license/certification as an appraiser in the Mortgage industry with good standing required
Extensive experience with Production Review, as well as High Risk reviews and undervaluation
Proficiency or demonstrated ability to learn Fannie Mae's Collateral Underwriter and Freddie Mac's Loan Collateral Advisor software
Ability to use applications such as SharePoint, Empower and Corelogic CMS and other data repository, databases, and appraisal tools
Ability to independently analyze and critically review data
Preferred
Bachelor's Degree preferred
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits package including Medical/Dental/Vision.
Wellness program to support both mental and physical health.
Generous paid time off for both exempt and non-exempt positions.
Company
loanDepot
loanDepot is an independent retail mortgage lender that provides residential loans, refinance loans, and personal loan products nationwide.
1001-5000 employees
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2025 (14)
2024 (7)
2023 (20)
2022 (49)
2021 (39)
2020 (23)
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$831.95MKey Investors
Parthenon Capital Partners
2025-08-19Post Ipo Debt· $150M
2025-06-02Post Ipo Debt· $200M
2024-09-30Post Ipo Debt· $300M
Leadership Team
David Smith
VP of National VA Lending
Jeffrey Wilkish
Regional Vice President
Recent News
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