Appraisal Coordinator (Hybrid Eligible)
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Job Location:
Seattle, OR - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
2 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
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Job Summary
*Location: This is a hybrid position subject to WaFd Banks guidelines.
The Appraisal Coordinator is responsible for ensuring that appraisal requests are placed with qualified WaFd approved appraisers and evaluators in compliance with Appraisal Independence Requirements (AIR) and monitoring the appraisal process on commercial and residential property types. The Ordering Specialist will ensure compliance with Bank policies and Federal and State regulations including FIRREA and USPAP. Ensure appraisals are received within department-established SLAs. This position will also include appraiser Vendor Panel management.
Along with the key functions listed below this position will be expected to uphold the value that WaFd Bank places on simply being kind when working alongside colleagues and servicing our clients.
Key Functions:
- Monitor the appraisal management system queues in order to ensure the prompt delivery of completed appraisal services and client communications.
- Communicate appraisal revision requests to appraisers as requested by underwriters lending partners and teammates.
- Coordinate and problem solve issues that arise during the appraisal delivery/procurement process. Communicate proposed solutions and resolutions to all parties including appraisers and production staff.
- Provide administrative support to Appraisal Review team by set-up log-in and assignment of appraisal and review requests.
- Document the LOS conversation log with appraisal order status.
- Qualify external third-party appraisers for approved appraiser list and maintain current appraiser documentation of approved appraisers.
- In conjunction with the Appraisal Review Manager manage the appraisal and environmental vendor(s) to achieve highest quality service timing communications reporting and overall production.
- Promote and maintain positive relationships with lending staff; provide information training and assistance as needed.
- Ensure that appraiser independence is protected at all times. Act as the liaison between production (loan officers processors and other staff) and the appraiser as required.
- Follows the Banks Information Security policies ensuring that the processing and handling of client and confidential bank information is done in a secure manner and environment;
- Avoid all real or perceived conflicts of interest and always maintain client privacy and confidentiality.
- Complete and pass all assigned eLearning courses and certifications as required.
- Adhere to and ensure staff adherence to bank policies and procedures designed to comply with Federal regulations including but not limited to the Bank Secrecy Act USA Patriot Act and OFAC regulations. To that end ensure timely and accurate preparation of Currency Transaction Reports Suspicious Activity Reports and other recordkeeping requirements.
- Complete special projects as assigned.
Qualifications
- Knowledge of real property appraisal including familiarity with Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) and federal Appraiser Independence Requirements (AIR) preferred.
- Two years of administrative experience in banking lending or related field.
- Associates degree or a high school diploma with relevant experience.
- Must be a self-starter quick learner highly motivated organized dependable work well under pressure and be able to manage workload effectively with minimal supervision.
- Must be accurate in completing responsibilities with strong attention to detail.
- Good written and oral communication skills.
- Excellent interpersonal skills that will enable service level commitments to be achieved while ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Ability to deliver exceptional customer service and maintain client relationships both internally and externally.
- Enjoy a flexible fast-paced and multi-task-oriented work environment. Must be able to adapt quickly to change and to significant swings in appraisal volume.
- Microsoft Office experience is required. Familiarity with office products and equipment with the ability to learn and adapt to new technologies quickly.
- Strong organizational skills with a high level of attention to detail.
- Unquestionable integrity in handling sensitive and confidential information required.
Benefits
At WaFd Bank you get all of these great benefits!
- Paid time off for vacation sick days and holidays
- Health insurance
- Stock options
- Bonus programs
- 401(k) plan
- Paid Parental Leave
- Life and AD&D insurance
- Long-term disability
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Employee assistance programs
- Pre-tax health and dependent-care spending plans
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EEO Statement
We are committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action. We recruit hire train and promote persons in all job titles and ensure that all other personnel actions are administered without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity military and/or veteran status or disability in accordance with Executive Order 11246 Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended and the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 which require affirmative action to ensure equal opportunity in all aspects of employment. WaFd Bank does not discriminate on the basis of national origin or citizenship status as provided under the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 or any other Federal or State legally-protected classes. WaFd Bank is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to employees and applicants with disabilities to the full extent required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). If you feel you need a reasonable accommodation pursuant to the ADA you are encouraged to contact us at 800.324.9375
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WaFd Bank, voted best bank, offers services including checking and savings accounts, business bank accounts, business financing, and commercial financing.
