At Braun & Associates, Inc. we understand the high pressure environment that loan originators and processors work under. On the one hand, extreme competition in the lending arena has resulted in a shark-like feeding frenzy. Borrowers shop for loans based mostly on the associated costs and time to close. While on the other hand, the various appraisal products must meet any applicable standards of the Bank Regulators, secondary market participants, and your institution’s loan policies. Why you should be using Braun & Associates, Inc. to facilitate your collateral assessment (appraisal) needs?

I could tell you that we are one of the largest appraisal firms in Tennessee, or that we have been in business for over 20 years. But, I think the real reason is because we understand that our job is to help you do your job. We want you to have the competitive edge, and that is why in addition to the traditional appraisal services we offer more “low cost” services with quick delivery times than anyone else. We offer evaluations, desktop and drive-by appraisals and a follow up on tax cards.

Most importantly, we understand how you can use these low cost services within the context of sound lending. Our senior appraiser, David Braun, MAI, SRA, regularly makes presentations for the Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council to examiners on this very subject.