Appraisal Reviewer

Appraisal Reviewer Vontive - 1.3 San Antonio, TX Job Details Full-time $60,000 - $70,000 a year 1 day ago Benefits Disability insurance Health insurance Unlimited paid time off Dental insurance Parental leave Vision insurance Gym membership Life insurance Qualifications Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) Google Sheets Process optimization Valuation Process improvement Mid-level Property evaluation for appraisal Analysis skills Valuation experience within real estate industry Task prioritization Industry knowledge of financial regulations Lending Communication skills Full Job Description About Vontive Vontive 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 Summary We'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 Do Review 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 defensible Identify discrepancies, missing data, or red flags and communicate clearly with appraisers, brokers, and internal underwriting teams to resolve issues Assess collateral risk and provide value reconciliation recommendations to support underwriting decisions Maintain detailed review notes and documentation in our loan origination and valuation systems Partner with operations, underwriting, and capital markets teams to keep pipeline moving and meet tight closing timelines Stay current on appraisal regulations, market trends, and emerging valuation methodologies Contribute to process improvements and help refine our review standards as we scale

What You Bring Required:

Experience with ordering and reviewing appraisals Familiarity with USPAP and appraisal guidelines Comfortable navigating multiple software platforms and valuation tool Proven ability to thrive in a busy, fast-paced environment while managing competing priorities and tight deadlines Sharp attention to detail and strong analytical thinking Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain valuation issues clearly to non-appraisers High degree of accountability and ownership over your work

Preferred:

Experience in business-purpose lending, DSCR loans, fix-and-flip, or investment property financing Familiarity with non-QM, private lending, or institutional investor guidelines Experience with AVMs, BPOs, and alternative valuation products Comfort with data tools (Excel, Google Sheets) and reporting platforms Who You Are A self-starter who's comfortable operating with autonomy in a remote/hybrid setting Curious about technology and excited to work at the intersection of lending and software Calm under pressure, organized, and able to prioritize when multiple files hit your queue at once A collaborative teammate who communicates proactively and isn't afraid to raise issues early Solutions-oriented — you don't just spot problems, you help solve them Why Vontive Competitive salary and compensation package Comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage Monthly fitness and wellness stipend Healthy snacks, beverages and meals at the office Company-sponsored events and volunteering opportunities Unlimited PTO 12 weeks of parental leave Short- and long-term disability coverage Life insurance policy