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Job Description
Job Summary The Appraisal Desk Team Lead plays a vital role in overseeing the appraisal process within the mortgage lending environment. This energetic leader manages a team responsible for coordinating property appraisals, ensuring compliance with industry standards, and maintaining high-quality service for loan origination and underwriting. The role demands a proactive approach to managing appraisal workflows, adhering to federal regulations such as TILA (Truth in Lending Act) and Fair Housing laws, and supporting the overall success of the mortgage operations. The ideal candidate will bring strong leadership skills, a comprehensive understanding of financial services, and experience in loan processing and credit analysis to drive efficiency and accuracy across the appraisal desk. Duties Lead and supervise the appraisal team, providing guidance, training, and performance feedback to ensure operational excellence Coordinate with loan officers, underwriters, and external appraisers to facilitate timely property evaluations aligned with loan origination and underwriting timelines Monitor appraisal quality to ensure compliance with FNMA (Fannie Mae) standards, fair housing regulations, and federal guidelines Oversee the review of appraisal reports for accuracy, completeness, and adherence to contractual obligations Manage workflow prioritization for appraisal requests, balancing workload capacity with service level agreements Ensure all appraisal activities comply with mortgage servicing regulations, TILA requirements, and banking policies Maintain detailed records of appraisal orders, reports, and related documentation using secure systems Skills Strong leadership abilities with experience managing teams in a fast-paced environment In-depth knowledge of FNMA guidelines and underwriting processes Familiarity with loan origination procedures and mortgage servicing operations Expertise in credit analysis, loan processing, and financial services regulations Proficiency in contracts management related to appraisals and lending agreements Understanding of fair housing laws, TILA disclosures, escrow processes, and banking standards Excellent math skills including basic math operations and 10-key typing accuracy for data entry tasks This dynamic role offers an exciting opportunity to lead a critical component of mortgage lending while ensuring compliance and delivering exceptional service. If you're passionate about mortgage operations, possess strong leadership qualities, and thrive in a collaborative environment—this is your chance to make an impactful difference!