Appraisal Reviewer
About VontiveVontive is a leading embedded mortgage platform for real estate investors, providing business-purpose loans through a technology-driven lending experience. We partner with banks, brokers, and other financial institutions to deliver fast, reliable financing solutions for investment properties nationwide. Our team combines deep mortgage expertise with modern technology to make lending smarter, faster, and more transparent.Position SummaryWe'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.What You'll DoReview 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 defensibleIdentify discrepancies, missing data, or red flags and communicate clearly with appraisers, brokers, and internal underwriting teams to resolve issuesAssess collateral risk and provide value reconciliation recommendations to support underwriting decisionsMaintain detailed review notes and documentation in our loan origination and valuation systemsPartner with operations, underwriting, and capital markets teams to keep pipeline moving and meet tight closing timelinesStay current on appraisal regulations, market trends, and emerging valuation methodologiesContribute to process improvements and help refine our review standards as we scaleRequiredWhat You BringExperience with ordering and reviewing appraisalsFamiliarity with USPAP and appraisal guidelinesComfortable navigating multiple software platforms and valuation toolProven ability to thrive in a busy, fast-paced environment while managing competing priorities and tight deadlinesSharp attention to detail and strong analytical thinkingExcellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain valuation issues clearly to non-appraisersHigh degree of accountability and ownership over your workPreferredExperience in business-purpose lending, DSCR loans, fix-and-flip, or investment property financingFamiliarity with non-QM, private lending, or institutional investor guidelinesExperience with AVMs, BPOs, and alternative valuation productsComfort with data tools (Excel, Google Sheets) and reporting platformsWho You AreA self-starter who's comfortable operating with autonomy in a remote/hybrid settingCurious about technology and excited to work at the intersection of lending and softwareCalm under pressure, organized, and able to prioritize when multiple files hit your queue at onceA collaborative teammate who communicates proactively and isn't afraid to raise issues earlySolutions-oriented — you don't just spot problems, you help solve themWhy VontiveCompetitive salary and compensation packageComprehensive medical, dental and vision coverageMonthly fitness and wellness stipendHealthy snacks, beverages and meals at the officeCompany-sponsored events and volunteering opportunitiesUnlimited PTO12 weeks of parental leaveShort- and long-term disability coverageLife insurance policy