LEAWOOD, Kan., April 2, 2013 /PRNewswire/ — United States Appraisals, a national appraisal management company (AMC), is pleased to announce that it has joined the Collateral Risk Network (CRN). Composed of chief appraisers, collateral risk managers, regulators and valuation experts, CRN is focused on resolving the risk and compliance challenges facing the collateral risk profession.

“We are pleased to join an organization that utilizes the diverse backgrounds of its members for the common good of the industry,” stated Aaron Fowler, President of United States Appraisals. “Obviously, risk and compliance are hot topics in the mortgage industry. As we grow, we wanted to ensure our involvement in the discussions that shape our industry. We look forward to working with our peers and industry partners to identify and resolve these issues.”

With over 400 members represented by leading AMCs, lending institutions, Wall Street, Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, The Veteran’s Administration, the Federal Housing Administration and appraisers, CRN engages all stakeholders in open dialogue to find solutions to industry issues.

“We welcome United States Appraisals to the CRN group,” said Joan Trice, CRN Founder and Managing Director. “We are always excited to have a growing organization bring a fresh set of ideas and a new perspective to the table.”

About United States Appraisals
Headquartered in the Kansas City area, United States Appraisals is a nationwide appraisal management company providing a comprehensive suite of residential valuation products to lenders and other mortgage origination firms. Led by a management team with over 120 combined years of mortgage and residential real estate experience, United States Appraisals provides its clients with a fully compliant appraisal solution that delivers superior customer service, unprecedented quality and cutting edge technology. United States Appraisals is a proud member of the Mortgage Bankers Association, the National Reverse Mortgage Lenders Association and the Collateral Risk Network. For more information, visit the company’s website at http://unitedstatesappraisals.com or call 1-888-562-0123.

From: United States Appraisals
Contact: Brad Summers, SVP – Marketing
913.951.2669 | brads@unitedstatesappraisals.com

SOURCE United States Appraisals