Class Appraisal, a la mode Partner to Launch MercuryDirect Plugin

""Class Appraisal"":http://www.classappraisals.com/ and ""a la mode"":http://www.alamode.com/ announced the launch of a customized MercuryDirect plugin designed to reduce appraisal turn times and ensure the highest appraisal quality for Class' lender clients.

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Class' new plugin will enhance the company's connection to a la mode's Mercury Network, creating a direct connection to appraisers to streamline compliant appraisal ordering and delivery, automate order status updates, and to run customized review rules on reports pre-delivery.

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The comprehensive appraisal review takes place on the appraiser's desktop before the appraiser delivers the report to Class.

The plugin also includes proprietary rules (based on Class' expertise), applied business rules, investor requirements, current compliance guidelines, and more, providing an effective quality screen and cutting down on the rework rate.

""This innovative plugin with Mercury Network, combined with our 91-hours-a-week accessibility for client support, translates to the industry's best appraisal management experience,"" said Mark Backonen, CEO of the Michigan-based Class Appraisal. ""In 2013, we will be launching even more tools based on our extensive experience that provide our clients the industry's best workflow tools for underwriters.""

""With this plugin, Class Appraisal has gone the extra mile in providing the highest quality appraisals in the fastest time to their clients"", said Jennifer Miller, president of a la mode's Mortgage Solutions Division. ""The plugin gives Class distinct advantages, both in streamlining their own operations, and in providing the highest quality collateral value review and due diligence documentation for their clients.""