Full-Time

Appraisal Coordinator

Posted on 9/10/2026

HomeXpress Mortgage

HomeXpress Mortgage

201-500 employees

Wholesale lender offering FHA/VA and non-QM

Compensation Overview

$65k - $75k/yr

Santa Ana, CA, USA

In Person

Category
Operations & Logistics
Required Skills
Word/Pages/Docs
Excel/Numbers/Sheets
Microsoft Outlook
PowerPoint/Keynote/Slides

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Requirements
  • Demonstrates knowledge of investor and agency appraisal requirements.
  • Skilled in computer operations including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
  • Able to calculate turn time, balance accounts, perform arithmetic in all units of measure, locate routine mathematical errors, and compute rates, ratios, and percentages.
  • Effective organizational and time management skills.
  • Relevant work experience.
  • Able to maintain a high degree of personal integrity and work ethic.
  • Strong phone etiquette, interpersonal, and communication skills.
  • Strong ability to think critically and solve complex scenarios.
  • High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED).
  • Able to move freely within the department and other department locations in an office setting with computer and general office equipment.
Responsibilities
  • Place appraisal services and conditions in accordance with department policy and procedure, and track orders through delivery.
  • Order and place appraisal requests, ensuring accurate entry, assignment, and adherence to investor and regulatory requirements.
  • Manage appraisal orders throughout the full lifecycle, including assignment, scheduling, status follow-up, revisions, and final delivery.
  • Track appraisal services and conditions through completion, ensuring all requirements are satisfied in accordance with department policy and procedure.
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for Appraisal Management Companies and Production Staff, managing relationships and facilitating communication throughout the appraisal process.
  • Coordinate with Production Staff to obtain approvals for enhanced fees, rush requests, or revised turn times associated with appraisal services.
  • Review incoming appraisal reports for completeness and escalate discrepancies, deficiencies, or revision requests as needed.
  • Manage relationships with Appraisal Management Companies and Production Staff throughout the appraisal life cycle.
  • Manage multiple reports and queues for effective pipeline management and issue identification and escalation.
  • Communicate with internal and external customers regarding file status and follow up.
  • Perform other duties and projects as assigned.
Desired Qualifications
  • Appraisal Management or relevant experience is beneficial.
  • One year or more of experience in the mortgage industry is preferred.

Wholesale lender focused on non-QM financing, providing mortgage brokers access to FHA, VA, Prime Jumbo, and Conventional programs. Loans are processed through a wholesale channel and underwritten and funded by networked lender partners to serve borrowers who don’t qualify for traditional financing. The company emphasizes practical service, a strong culture, and deep leadership experience to differentiate itself in the market. Its goal is to expand access to non-traditional home financing while growing its market presence and maintaining solid partner and employee relationships.

Company Size

201-500

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Santa Ana, California

Founded

2015

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • February 26, 2026 ARIVE launch expands broker access to HomeXpress pricing and products.
  • Second-quarter 2026 originations hit $1.1 billion, up 23.8% sequentially and 30% yearly.
  • Chimera expanded warehouse capacity to $1.65 billion in July 2026 for more lending.

What critics are saying

  • Non-QM underwriting faces CFPB, state, and borrower litigation pressure after 2026 securitizations.
  • HomeXpress depends on Chimera funding and securitization markets; a freeze blocks growth quickly.
  • If originations miss $4 billion in 2026, Chimera's acquisition thesis weakens immediately.

What makes HomeXpress Mortgage unique

  • June 2025 Chimera deal made HomeXpress a scaled non-QM origination subsidiary.
  • HomeXpress sells consumer non-QM and investor business-purpose loans across 46 states plus D.C.
  • Kyle Walker's team combines wholesale brokers, correspondent partners, and securitization-ready production.

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Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

18%

1 year growth

18%

2 year growth

18%
Business Wire
Oct 1st, 2025
Chimera Acquires HomeXpress for $239.5M

Chimera Investment Corporation (NYSE: CIM) has completed its acquisition of HomeXpress Mortgage Corp. for a total of $239.5 million, including $120 million in cash and 2,077,151 shares of Chimera common stock. HomeXpress, a major non-QM and Agency mortgage loan originator, will operate as a subsidiary of Chimera. The acquisition aims to enhance Chimera's residential credit asset capabilities and deliver long-term shareholder value.

StockTitan
Jun 12th, 2025
Chimera Acquires HomeXpress Mortgage Corp.

Chimera Investment Corporation (NYSE: CIM) announced a definitive agreement to acquire HomeXpress Mortgage Corp. from affiliates of Seer Capital Management and certain management sellers. The acquisition, expected to be accretive to earnings in 2026, will enhance Chimera's residential credit platform by combining its loan securitization and management expertise with HomeXpress' nationwide mortgage loan origination capabilities.