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» VISIT US ONLINE @ DSNEWS.COM SPECIAL ADVERTORIAL SECTION VALUATION Urban Lending Solutions Appraisals Nationwide coverage URBAN LENDING SOLUTIONS APPRAISALS, LLC CORPORATE DETAILS: 11802 Ridge Parkway, Suite 200 | Broomfield, CO 80021 | 800.996.8960 Urban-LSA.com BUSINESS SCOPE: Urban Lending Solutions Appraisals Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Corporate Offices Littleton, Colorado Broomfield, Colorado Corporate Offices Corporate Headquarters key personnel Scot Rose President Jim Beatty, SRA SVP, Chief Appraiser J. Michael Allen, SRA Vice President, Valuation Management Kellie A. Vaché, MAI VP, Valuation Operations STAFFING: »Managers are experienced, professional appraisers with a combined 75-plus years in the industry. » Number of employees: 32 » Vendor network: Approx. 16,775 appraisers corpor ate profile BUSINESS LINES/SERVICES: ULSA provides a full range of nationwide valuation products and services: » Retail, Wholesale, Consumer Lending » FHA, REO, Due Diligence, Loss Mitigation » Property Condition Inspections » ValueNet » Automated Valuation Model (AVM) Cascade » Broker Price Opinions (BPOs) » Commercial Appraisals SPECIALTY EXPERTISE: ULSA's specialty is providing (ULSA) was formed to provide a truly unique experience for clients and appraisers seeking a partnership with an appraisal management company (AMC). ULSA's mission is to create a better experience by changing the landscape of how AMCs operate. The company's corporate culture of excellence is apparent in its staff and throughout its network of appraisers. The ULSA management team is comprised of professionals with an average of 25 years' experience in the mortgage industry, many of whom hold the most esteemed valuation designations. ULSA does not employ or use suppliers outside the United States. end-to-end accurate valuation services. COMPANY HISTORY: ULSA is a wholly owned subsidiary of Urban Lending Solutions (ULS), a professional services firm offering mortgage fulfillment processing, title, settlement, home retention, loss mitigation, and due diligence services for the residential mortgage industry. The company was established in 2002 and officially expanded as an AMC to the valuation industry in 2010, quickly becoming a nationwide provider of all traditional and nontraditional appraisal services. ULS is a certified minority business enterprise (MBE) and a Corporate Plus member of the National Minority Development Council. COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE: ULSA is a premier provider of valuation solutions for clients and appraisers seeking a true partnership with an AMC. As a nationally recognized provider of real estate valuation solutions and services, ULSA adheres to the highest level of quality and customer service. From its dedicated valuation managers who maintain appraiser-to-appraiser communication, to its pre- and post-delivery quality review, ULSA will customize a solution that assists in sound business decisions while exceeding client expectations. ULSA offers customized reporting and valuation review support tools, plus a full suite of traditional and nontraditional valuation services. KEYS TO SUCCESS: ULSA's success is built on high- quality solutions, a high-quality appraisal panel, and the outstanding ULSA team. The company's clients and employees have recognized that this combination creates the perfect formula for success. As ULSA continues to expand its operations, its team holds true to the promise of working closely with the company's valuation partners to help change the traditional landscape of AMCs. THE ULSA DIFFERENCE: ULSA's experienced team includes appraisers who understand the challenges of the marketplace and will work with clients to develop a strategy to meet their needs. Whatever the objective, clients can feel confident that ULSA provides an accurate, independent, USPAP- and GSE-compliant valuation product. Originators, servicers, and investors alike use ULSA's suite of products. » Originators – Receive valuations that your clients can rely on during the loan underwriting process. » Servicers – Get property information and sophisticated analytics for portfolio monitoring and/or collections. ULSA's desktop and field valuations keep clients well informed in the disposition process for loss mitigation, foreclosure, and REO management. » Investors – Obtain valuations that ensure the collateral in legacy or newly acquired portfolios is accurately valued. CONTACT INFO: Angie Tavarez VP of Client Relationship Management 407.438.4784 atavarez@urban-ls.com "As you know, AMCs have presented us both with some challenges in the past. Urban Lending Solutions has been a refreshing change. Our interactions so far have been positive. They have actual seasoned appraisers who we can reach quickly by email or phone when we have issues." —Dan P., Assistant VP of Default Servicing "Thank you for the invitation to join the ULSA appraiser panel. I appreciate the fact that by asking for work samples, your company is concerned with appraisal quality too—not just fee and turn time." —Sonny C., Appraisal Company in California CORPORATE STRATEGY: In the upcoming year, ULSA's goals include expanding its products, services, and market share while becoming the industry AMC leader in quality, service, and expertise. 67