With the new year underway, here is a look at what is happening across the Nationwide family this month. Inside, you will find a quick look at recent short-term rental market data, an introduction to RentIQ, a leadership spotlight, where our teams will be in the months ahead, and employee anniversaries we’re proud to celebrate.
Recent AirDNA data points to a short-term rental market that is stabilizing as it enters 2026. Key takeaways include:
Together, these indicators suggest the short-term rental sector is entering 2026 with more stable performance patterns, supporting more disciplined planning and analysis across valuations, underwriting, and performance modeling.
(Source: AirDNA 2026 Outlook Report)
Rental analysis is not getting simpler. In today’s market, teams are navigating inconsistent data, tight timelines, and increasing pressure to defend their conclusions. RentIQ was built to bring more clarity and consistency to those decisions by focusing on:
It reflects our ongoing commitment to valuation tools that prioritize consistency, transparency, and defensibility.
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“Nationwide has been amazing to work with. Your communication is on point and you’re always timely in your responses. There have been times where we’ve needed to rush orders or speak immediately, and you and your team have always been there to answer the call. I appreciate your due diligence and your efforts to ensure that we are a successful lending partner.”
- Christopher Nelson, Account Executive, Temple View Capital
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“Ernie’s combination of strategic leadership, real-world valuation experience, and innovative thinking directly aligns with our growth plans. We are confident his work will further strengthen our valuation capabilities and deliver meaningful value to our clients.”
- Mike Kirk, Chief Innovation Officer
Nationwide recently welcomed Ernie Durbin as Senior Vice President of Valuation and Modeling, strengthening our leadership at a time when valuation credibility and consistency remain critical. With more than four decades of experience across appraisal practice, valuation technology, and industry leadership, Ernie brings a rare blend of practical judgment and disciplined methodology to the role.
Throughout his career, Ernie has helped shape valuation frameworks that balance data-driven analysis with real-world market insight. Reflecting on that experience, he shared, “Over the course of my career, valuation has given me a lifetime of relationships with appraisers, reviewers, lenders, regulators, and innovators who care deeply about credibility. Those experiences have shaped my guiding principle: valuation processes that are objective, transparent, and replicable, producing conclusions you can explain plainly and defend confidently.”
As he joins Nationwide, Ernie is focused on advancing next-generation valuation solutions that blend practical judgment with consistent methodology, so clients can trust not just the answer, but the reasoning behind it. His leadership reinforces our long term commitment to defensible, transparent valuation strategies as markets continue to evolve.
We’re excited to announce the latest additions to our growing list of trusted wholesale lending partners! These organizations bring exceptional expertise and resources to help us better serve our clients and meet their evolving needs.
Please join us in welcoming:
MBA Servicing Solutions Conference | February 16 | Grapevine, TX
Our USRES/RES.NET team will be attending the MBA Servicing Solutions Conference to engage in conversations around servicing operations, compliance, and valuation support.
NADP | March 1 | Palm Springs, CA
The USRES/RES.NET team will be exhibiting and speaking at NADP, contributing to discussions around valuation, default servicing, and asset management best practices.
We’re proud to recognize the following team members celebrating work anniversaries with Nationwide. Thank you for the experience, dedication, and consistency you bring to our team.
