Staff Appraiser

The largest lender in America is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Staff Appraiser to join our team. As a Staff Appraiser, you will be responsible for conducting reviews of property appraisals to ensure that our mortgage loans are based on accurate and reliable valuations.

• Work closely with the UWM Appraisal Direct Team to ensure that property appraisals are in compliance with industry standards and regulations.
• Assist with Reconsideration of Value escalations.
• Assist the Repurchase team validate investor repurchase requests for unacceptable appraisal practices.
• Communicate appraisal findings to loan officers, underwriters, and other stakeholders.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of industry standards, regulations, and market trends.
• Analyze data and market trends to determine accurate property valuations.

MUST HAVE QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience as a real estate appraiser.
• State certification or licensure as a real estate appraiser.
• Knowledge of USPAP (Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice).
• Knowledge of Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, FHA, and VA appraisal guidelines
• Knowledge of appraisal bias and ability to minimize its impact on appraisals.
• Working knowledge of Appraiser Independence Requirements.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Experience with investor repurchases is preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, etc.) is preferred.
• Onsite attendance is required (Must have excellent attendance record)

Ready to join thousands of talented team members who are making the dream of home ownership possible for more Americans? It’s all happening on UWM’s campus, where our award-winning workplace packs plenty of perks and amenities that keep the atmosphere buzzing with energy and excitement.

 

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From the team member that holds a door open to the one that helps guide your career, you’ll feel the encouragement and support on day one. No matter your race, creed, gender, age, sexual orientation and ethnicity, you’ll be welcomed here. Accepted here. And empowered to Be You Here.

 

More reasons you’ll love working here include:

• Paid Time Off (PTO) after just 30 days
• Additional parental and maternity leave benefits after 12 months
• Adoption reimbursement program
• Paid volunteer hours
• Paid training and career development
• Medical, dental, vision and life insurance
• 401k with employer match
• Mortgage discount and area business discounts
• Free membership to our large, state-of-the-art fitness center, including exercise classes such as yoga and Zumba, various sports leagues and a full-size basketball court
• Wellness area, including an in-house primary-care physician’s office, full-time massage therapist and hair salon 
• Gourmet cafeteria featuring homemade breakfast and lunch
• Convenience store featuring healthy grab-and-go snacks
• In-house Starbucks and Dunkin
• Indoor/outdoor café with Wi-Fi

All the above duties and responsibilities are essential job functions subject to reasonable accommodation and change. All job requirements listed indicate the minimum level of knowledge, skills and/or ability deemed necessary to perform the job proficiently. Team members may be required to perform other or different job-related duties as requested by their team lead, subject to reasonable accommodation. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise. Employment with UWM is "at-will." UWM is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By selecting “Apply for this job online” you provide consent to UWM to record phone call conversations between you and UWM to be used for quality control purposes.