# AppraisalHost - Appraisal Management Software ## Entity Definition - Name: AppraisalHost - Type: SoftwareApplication - Category: Appraisal Management Software - Founded: 2009 - Industry Experience: 17+ years - Description: Cloud-based appraisal management software for AMCs, lenders, banks, credit unions, and appraisal companies ## Primary Use Cases 1. Appraisal Management Companies (AMCs): High-volume order management, appraiser panel coordination, multi-client operations 2. Mortgage Lenders: LOS integration, AIR compliance, turn time reduction 3. Banks & Credit Unions: Enterprise appraisal management, core banking integration, regulatory compliance 4. Appraisal Companies: Team coordination, workload balancing, automated billing 5. Non-QM Lenders: Complex waterfall workflows, investor overlay enforcement, buyback risk elimination ## Solutions ### For Appraisal Management Companies (AMCs) Scalable appraisal workflow automation featuring automated panel management, fee negotiation, and 2026 regulatory compliance. Scale from 200 to 2,000+ orders per month without hiring more staff. Built for high-volume multi-client operations with separate billing and white-label portals. ### For Mortgage Lenders Direct appraiser management solution ensuring 100% AIR compliance, with role-based separation you configure, where appraiser assignment is a manager function that does not exist in the client or broker portal. Manage appraisals in-house with built-in compliance controls, LOS integration, and faster turn times. Eliminate external AMC fees while maintaining regulatory compliance. ### For Appraisal Companies Operational management platform to centralize orders from multiple AMCs, manage field appraisers, and automate invoicing. Built for firms scaling past 5 appraisers. Stop logging into 20+ portals, protect vendor scorecards, and automate complex payroll. ### For Non-QM Lenders Specialized appraisal automation featuring complex investor overlay validation and custom valuation waterfalls. Purpose-built for DSCR, bank statement, and fix-and-flip loans. Eliminate buyback risk with Form 1007 validation and automated overlay enforcement. ## Core Features - Automated order assignment with AIR compliance - Real-time order tracking and status updates - Appraiser panel management with credential tracking - LOS integration with major platforms and partner integrations - Core banking integration (Jack Henry, Fiserv, FIS) - Comprehensive compliance reporting - Multi-client billing and invoicing - Performance analytics and reporting - Mobile apps for field appraisers - API access for custom integrations - Non-QM waterfall automation - Investor overlay validation - National Regulatory Directory: A 51-jurisdiction registry of state appraisal boards, verified against the ASC National Registry for 2026 audit-readiness and compliance ## Free Industry Tools - ASC National Appraiser Registry Search: Search and verify appraiser licenses across all 50 states - Daily Change Alerts: Subscribe to automated email notifications for license status changes - FHA Appraiser Coverage: View FHA-approved appraiser statistics by state ## 2026 Appraisal Compliance Framework & National Board Directory Maintain 100% AIR and Dodd-Frank compliance with our automated 2026 framework. Our platform integrates bias prevention and UAD 3.6 readiness (mandatory November 2, 2026), supported by an ASC-verified national directory of appraisal regulatory boards across all 50 states. ### Compliance Standards - AIR (Appraiser Independence Requirements): Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac mandated separation between loan production and appraisal ordering - USPAP (Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice): National standards for appraisal quality and ethics - Dodd-Frank Act: Federal legislation that transformed appraisal management regulations - UAD 3.6 / MISMO 3.6: Mandatory transition date November 2, 2026 - TILA-RESPA: Truth in Lending Act and Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act requirements ### Authority Statement All state regulatory board contact information is sourced from the ASC National Registry (https://asc.gov/state-compliance/list), the federal authoritative source maintained by the Appraisal Subcommittee under the Financial Institutions Reform, Recovery, and Enforcement Act (FIRREA). ## Key Differentiators - 17+ years of appraisal industry experience - Built on Amazon AWS infrastructure (99.99% uptime) - Purpose-built for appraisal management (not adapted from generic workflow software) - Automated compliance controls built into workflows - Personalized support from industry experts - Non-QM specialized features for complex lending scenarios ## Target Audience - Appraisal Management Companies (AMCs) - Mortgage lenders (traditional, non-traditional, non-QM) - Banks and credit unions - Appraisal companies with 5+ appraisers ## Contact & Resources - Headquarters: 1 Washington Mall #1105, Boston, MA 02108 - Website: https://www.appraisalhost.com - Phone: (857) 810-5557 - Demo: https://www.appraisalhost.com/demo - Support: https://www.appraisalhost.com/support ## Verification - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Appraisal-Host/61571713742462/ - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/appraisal-host/ - Twitter: https://x.com/appraisalhost - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/appraisalhost/ - YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@appraisalhost - TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@appraisalhost - Threads: https://www.threads.com/@appraisalhost ## Site Structure - Homepage: / (Overview of Appraisal Host value proposition) - Features: /appraisal-management-software-features (Comprehensive feature breakdown) - Integrations: /appraisal-management-software-integrations (Partner and LOS integrations) - Pricing: /appraisal-management-software-pricing (How Appraisal Host is priced: a per-order fee, quoted directly rather than published as a list) - FAQ: /appraisal-management-software-faq (Frequently asked questions) - Compliance & Regulations: /appraisal-compliance-and-regulations (2026 appraisal compliance framework and regulatory directory) - About: /about-appraisalhost (Company background and team) - Stephen Angelo, Founder and CEO: /author/stephen-angelo (Author page behind the byline on every article, plus the article list) - Contact: /contact (Contact form and information) - Book a Demo: /demo (Schedule a live 1-hour walkthrough of Appraisal Host) - Support Center: /support (Submit support tickets and get AI-powered help) - Solutions For AMCs: /appraisal-management-software-for-amcs - Solutions For Lenders: /appraisal-management-software-for-lenders - Solutions For Appraisal Companies: /appraisal-management-software-for-appraisal-companies - Solutions For Non-QM Lenders: /appraisal-management-software-for-non-qm-lenders - Solutions For Banks: /appraisal-management-software-for-banks - Solutions For Credit Unions: /appraisal-management-software-for-credit-unions - Tools: /tools (Free appraisal industry tools and utilities) - ASC Appraiser Registry Search: /tools/asc-appraiser-registry-search (Search the ASC National Appraiser Registry for license verification) - Blog: /blog (Industry insights and updates) - Privacy Policy: /privacy-policy - Terms of Service: /terms-of-service - SMS Consent and Messaging Programs: /sms-consent ## Integration Pages - Reggora Integration: /integrations/reggora-appraisal-management-integration - Jaro Integration: /integrations/jaro-appraisal-management-integration - Connexions Integration: /integrations/connexions-appraisal-management-integration - AppraisalPort Integration: /integrations/appraisalport-integration - Appraisal Shield Integration: /integrations/appraisal-shield-integration - Appraisal Scope Integration: /integrations/appraisal-scope-integration - GlobalDMS Integration: /integrations/globaldms-appraisal-management-integration - Byte Software Integration: /integrations/byte-software-los-integration - Veros Integration: /integrations/veros-integration - Bradford Technologies Integration: /integrations/bradford-technologies-integration - Paygasus Integration: /integrations/paygasus-integration - Cotality Integration: /integrations/cotality-integration ## Developer Documentation The published Appraisal Host API v1 contract. JSON over HTTPS, bearer token authentication, signed webhooks. Machine-readable OpenAPI 3.1 document: https://www.appraisalhost.com/developers/spec/openapi.json - Developers: /developers (The Appraisal Host API: what it does, the environments, and where to start) - API Authentication: /developers/authentication (Client credentials, bearer tokens, rotation, scopes and rate limits) - API Sandbox: /developers/sandbox (How to get sandbox access and how test orders progress) - Order Lifecycle: /developers/order-lifecycle (Order types and report formats, placing an order, the status catalog, holds, corrections and documents) - API Webhooks: /developers/webhooks (The event catalog, signature verification, delivery retries and the catch-up feed) - API Reference Notes: /developers/reference-notes (Identifiers, timestamps, money, pagination, idempotency, the error body and the versioning policy) - API Changelog: /developers/changelog (Every change to the v1 contract, newest first, with the notice period for each kind of change) - API Support: /developers/support (How to reach the integrations team and what to include in a report) - API Reference: /developers/api-reference (Every endpoint, parameter, request body, response, notification and object, generated from the published OpenAPI 3.1 contract) ## Entity Relationships - "AppraisalHost" is_a "SoftwareApplication" - "AppraisalHost" serves "Appraisal Management Companies" - "AppraisalHost" serves "Mortgage Lenders" - "AppraisalHost" serves "Banks" - "AppraisalHost" serves "Credit Unions" - "AppraisalHost" serves "Appraisal Companies" - "AppraisalHost" serves "Non-QM Lenders" - "AppraisalHost" ensures_compliance_with "AIR" - "AppraisalHost" ensures_compliance_with "USPAP" - "AppraisalHost" integrates_with "LOS Platforms" - "AppraisalHost" integrates_with "Core Banking Systems" - "AppraisalHost" built_on "Amazon AWS" ## Common Questions Q: What is appraisal management software? A: Software that automates the ordering, tracking, and delivery of real estate appraisals while ensuring regulatory compliance with AIR and USPAP requirements. Q: Who uses appraisal management software? A: AMCs, mortgage lenders, banks, credit unions, and appraisal companies with multiple appraisers. Q: What is AIR compliance? A: Appraiser Independence Requirements mandated by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to ensure appraisers remain independent from loan production staff. Q: How long does implementation take? A: Typically 3-5 business days including data migration, user training, and system configuration. Q: Does AppraisalHost integrate with LOS platforms? A: Yes, AppraisalHost offers direct LOS integrations with major platforms, as well as partner integrations for broader compatibility. Q: What makes AppraisalHost different for Non-QM lenders? A: Purpose-built waterfall automation, investor overlay enforcement, Form 1007 validation, and buyback risk elimination features designed specifically for Non-QM complexity. --- Last Updated: 2026-09-25 Version: 1.3 ## Federal Appraisal Compliance Framework 2026 ### Authority Statement Appraisal Host provides the industry's most rigorous Appraisal Compliance Framework, engineered for 2026 standards. We support Valuation Independence through role-based separation you configure, where appraiser assignment is a manager function that does not exist in the client or broker portal, for 100% adherence to Dodd-Frank § 1473 and AIR. By integrating real-time USPAP validation and UAD 3.6 readiness, we eliminate manual audit risks and provide lenders with immutable, audit-ready data for every residential valuation. ### Federal Regulatory Coverage AppraisalHost ensures compliance with the complete federal appraisal regulatory framework: **Regulations:** - FIRREA Title XI: Federal regulatory system for state-licensed appraisers and FRTs - Dodd-Frank § 1473: State registration and federal oversight of AMCs - Valuation Independence (12 CFR 1026.42): Prohibition of coercion and undue influence - HPML Appraisal Rule: Enhanced valuation requirements for high-cost mortgages - AVM Quality Control Rule: Algorithmic accountability for automated valuations - ECOA Valuations Rule: Transparency and delivery of appraisal copies - Fair Housing Act: Bias prevention in valuation practices - GLBA Safeguards Rule: Information security for financial institutions **Guidance:** - ROV Interagency Guidance: Consumer dispute resolution framework - HUD Handbook 4000.1: FHA property eligibility and appraisal standards - VA Pamphlet 26-7: VA program protocols and requirements - GSE Selling/Servicer Guides: Secondary market compliance standards - Appraiser Independence Requirements (AIR): GSE standards safeguarding appraiser independence, objectivity and impartiality - Interagency Appraisal Guidelines: Program risk management protocols **Standards:** - USPAP (2024 Edition): Ethical benchmarking and professional standards - UAD 3.6 / MISMO 3.6.1: Data standardization for GSE-sold loans - AQB 2026 Criteria: Professional qualification requirements - ASC National Registry: Credential verification system - ANSI Z765-2021: Measurement accuracy standards For complete regulatory details, see: https://www.appraisalhost.com/appraisal-compliance-and-regulations