Flagstar Bank Names Dart Appraisal as Approved AMC

TROY, MI--(Marketwired - Apr 29, 2014) - Dart Appraisal (www.DartAppraisal.com) today announced it has been named an approved Appraisal Management Company (AMC) by Flagstar Bank. As a leading provider of residential real estate valuation services, Dart Appraisal has been selected to provide Flagstar's brokers, correspondents and branches with a comprehensive suite of fully compliant and warranted valuation products.

In this time of increased regulation and heightened concern surrounding appraisal compliance, the selection of Dart Appraisal through the rigorous Flagstar screening process is a testament to the stability and strength of the 20-year-old AMC. The singular focus on appraisal management by Dart Appraisal provides unparalleled expertise in the industry.

"We have the proven ability to execute in the marketplace, supported by a strong commitment to customer service and the technology to handle the business flow," said Michael Dresden, executive vice president of Dart Appraisal. "Our partners rely on our infrastructure capabilities, independent status and 20 years of experience as a best of breed AMC. We are excited about working with Flagstar Bank and we look forward to building a long-term relationship with them and their clients."

Named one of the 50 Best Mortgage Service Providers in America by Mortgage Executive Magazine in 2014, Dart Appraisal is an independently-owned, nationwide Appraisal Management Company (AMC) founded in 1993. For two decades, the company has built a reputation of superior customer service combined with innovative technology to deliver accurate and timely residential appraisals. Thousands of orders are tracked in real time using a proprietary order management platform designed and maintained by Dart Appraisal. With a singular focus on appraisal management, Dart Appraisal has developed a direct relationship with both appraisers and clients. The company manages a nationwide appraiser panel that requires appraisers to meet stringent quality standards to ensure local competence and reliable appraisals.