Valuation AnalystHelp us underwrite faster and smarter - where appraisal expertise meets AI.
Location: Hybrid - within driving distance of our West Hartford, CT office (CT, MA, RI)
Reports To: Director of Operations
Salary: $80,000 - $100,000
The RoleWe are hiring a Valuation Analyst to own the property valuation function across our bridge, fix-and-flip, DSCR, and construction loan products. You will review residential appraisals, validate values against the market, push back on appraisers when the numbers do not hold up, and help structure loans that fit our credit box.
This is not a traditional underwriting seat. You will be the person who decides whether the collateral story is real - and you will use AI and modern valuation tools to do it faster than anyone else in the industry.
What You'll DoReview and validate appraisals- Review residential appraisals for accuracy, comparable selection, and lending suitability
- Analyze as-is value, after-repair value (ARV), renovation scope, and market comps
- Cross-check valuations using MLS, HouseCanary, county records, AVMs, and broker opinions
Manage the appraiser relationship- Engage directly with appraisers when values look off - request reconsiderations, challenge weak comps, and negotiate adjustments backed by data
- Maintain quality standards across our appraiser panel and flag recurring issues
Structure loans to fit our credit box- Translate valuation conclusions into LTV, LTC, and ARV-LTV recommendations aligned with New Silver's credit policy
- Partner with Underwriting, Sales, Construction Draw, and Operations to clear collateral conditions and get loans to close
- Assess exit scenarios and collateral positioning for fix-and-flip and rental products
Build the AI-powered valuation stack- Use AI tools to automate comp research, appraisal review, and document summarization
- Develop scalable valuation workflows and QC processes that compress turn times without compromising risk discipline
- Identify opportunities to remove manual work across the valuation pipeline
What You Bring- 2-5+ years in residential valuation, appraisal review, underwriting, or collateral analysis
- Strong command of residential appraisal methodology and valuation principles
- Hands-on experience with MLS, HouseCanary (or similar AVM/valuation platforms), and county records
- Comfort working with AI tools, automation platforms, or data workflows - or genuine excitement to learn
- Sharp analytical instincts, attention to detail, and the confidence to push back on an appraiser when the file warrants it
- Experience with fix-and-flip, DSCR, bridge, or construction loan valuations is a plus
- Appraiser license or formal appraisal background is a plus, not required
- Advanced Excel / Google Sheets
- Located within driving distance of West Hartford, CT for periodic in-person collaboration
Why New Silver- Real ownership of a function that drives every loan we close
- A small, fast-moving team that ships - no bureaucracy, no committees
- First-class access to AI tooling and a mandate to use it
- Unlimited vacation and sick days
- Clear path to senior and leadership roles as we scale
If you want to be the person who builds the modern valuation playbook for private lending - we should talk.
