What are the responsibilities and job description for the Collateral Appraiser position at Champions Funding LLC?
• Order, track, and manage residential property appraisals through approved AMCs.
• Review appraisal reports for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with USPAP, AIR, and investor requirements.
• Apply licensed appraisal expertise to analyze property valuations, market conditions, and comparable sales.
• Evaluate collateral for Non-QM loan products, including DSCR, bank statement, and investment property loans.
• Identify red flags such as unsupported adjustments, inadequate comparable selection, and marketability concerns.
• Document collateral findings clearly and escalate valuation risks to underwriting when appropriate.
• Coordinate appraisal revisions, reconsiderations of value (ROVs), and property-related conditions.
• Communicate effectively with AMCs, underwriters, brokers, and internal teams to resolve collateral issues.
• Ensure appraisal turn times and service-level expectations are met.
• Stay current on appraisal regulations, licensing requirements, market trends, and Non-QM investor overlays.
• Participate in appraisal-related audits, quality control reviews, and internal calibration efforts.
• Active state-licensed or state-certified residential appraiser license in good standing (required).
• 3 years of experience in residential real estate appraisal or mortgage collateral review.
• Experience evaluating investment properties, rural, unique, or complex residential properties.
• Familiarity with appraisal platforms and LOS systems (e.g., Encompass, Lending QB, MeridianLink).
• Excellent analytical, valuation, and risk assessment skills.
• Clear, professional written and verbal communication abilities.
• High attention to detail with strong time-management skills.
• Ability to manage high-volume workflows in a fast-paced environment.
• Collaborative, self-motivated professional with a commitment to quality and compliance.
• This is a fully remote position.
*UAD 3.5