Farmer Mac · 17 hours ago
Senior Manager - Appraisal & Collateral Valuation
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$120K/yr - $150K/yr
15+ years expFarmer Mac is a leading organization in agricultural finance, and they are seeking a Senior Manager – Appraisal & Collateral Valuation to oversee the valuation of proposed collateral. This role involves managing appraisal reviews, developing valuation models, and ensuring compliance with organizational policies.
AgricultureCreditFinancial ServicesRental
Responsibilities
Assist in managing Farmer Mac’s agricultural mortgage lending operation
Manage a team of contract appraisal reviewers to ensure high-quality and timely collateral valuation analysis
Lead innovation initiatives related to appraisal and valuation alternatives
Coordinate the development and enhancement of Farmer Mac’s desktop valuation model
Review, maintain, and refine collateral valuation policies to ensure consistency and alignment with organizational risk objectives
Review submitted appraisals for acceptability and compliance with Farmer Mac guidelines
Support Operations in ordering and reviewing appraisals for distressed loan collateral
Provide risk-based recommendations to Credit, Underwriting, and Operations regarding appraisal issues, deficiencies, and collateral concerns
Participate in collateral and appraisal-related data projects to improve valuation accuracy and risk insight
Stay current with industry best practices and applicable regulatory standards, including USPAP, FIRREA, and FCA regulations
Deliver cross-functional training on appraisal and collateral valuation policies and procedures to enhance consistency, compliance, and credit risk effectiveness
Represent Farmer Mac within the appraisal community to strengthen industry relationships and monitor emerging trends
Qualification
Required
Sound knowledge of agricultural real estate appraisal across the nation and California, in particular
Thorough understanding of agricultural mortgage lending best practices and procedures
Extensive background in agricultural appraisal with experience in environmental and water availability risks
Knowledge of desktop valuation methods and supporting database management
Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with Farmer Mac staff and clients
Proficiency in operating in a computerized office environment, with solid ability in all Microsoft Office applications, focused on PowerPoint, Outlook, Excel, Word, and Teams
Ability to become proficient with Farmer Mac's various platforms and computer programs
Strong work ethic with the ability to work on one or more tasks efficiently and effectively with minimal supervision
Bachelor's degree in agricultural economics, business, finance, accounting, or similar discipline
Licensed as a State Certified General Appraiser
Significant experience in appraisal review
Fifteen (15) years of experience in agricultural appraisal with a strong background in appraising agricultural properties for mortgage lending
Company
Farmer Mac
Farmer Mac is a financial-agricultural credit company that provides financial and agricultural solutions to rural agricultural communities.
51-200 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.03B2025-12-03Post Ipo Debt· $313.5M
2025-08-20Post Ipo Equity· $100M
2025-06-11Post Ipo Debt· $300.1M
Leadership Team
Brad Nordholm
Chief Executive Officer
Zachary Carpenter
Executive Vice President - Chief Business Officer
Recent News
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