Markets may be shifting, but the need for speed, accuracy, and compliance isn’t slowing down. This month, we are breaking down the new AVM quality-control standards and sharing insights from the field to help you stay ahead and close with confidence.
AVMs: New Federal Quality-Control Standards
The OCC, FDIC, NCUA, CFPB, FHFA, and the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve, have finalized Automated Valuation Model (AVM) rules mandated by the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act. These rules take effect October 1, 2025.
The final rule requires covered institutions to adopt quality-control standards that:
These measures strengthen public trust in AVMs and ensure greater equity in automated valuations. At Nationwide, our Alternative Valuation Solutions align with these requirements, enabling lenders to move faster with confidence.
Learn more about the changes:
Federal Register – Quality Control Standards for Automated Valuation Models
Effective October 1, 2025. The rule implements Section 1125 of Title XI of the Financial Institutions Reform, Recovery, and Enforcement Act (as amended by the Dodd-Frank Act)
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Agent Relations, RES.NET
Each month, we highlight a member of our Nationwide family who’s making a difference behind the scenes. This month, we’re excited to recognize Jose Piedra from our RES.NET Agent Relations team!
Jose is part of the RES.NET Agent Relations team, responsible for yearly memberships and consistent monthly sales performance. He partners with agents to complete profiles and optimize coverage enabling them to gain stronger visibility and success on the platform.
His greatest accomplishment in life is his family. He’s proud to have a beautiful blended family with his wife, which includes six amazing kids and six wonderful grandbabies. Outside of work, Jose enjoys weekend rides on his Harley and is a big football fan who loves spending game days with friends and family.
We’re proud to have Jose on our team and grateful for the way he supports agents every day.
Our teams across Nationwide and USRES/RES.NET spent October connecting with partners, supporting industry causes, and sharing insight on the evolving real estate landscape.
APM Symposium | Dallas, TX
Jared Willis represented Nationwide at the APM Symposium in Dallas, connecting with mortgage professionals and showcasing our full valuation suite for lenders. Conversations centered on efficiency, turn times, and how our customizable workflows help partners close faster.
5-Star Conference | Dallas, TX
Rida Sharaf, Garrett Mays, and Kip Butler from our USRES/RES.NET division at the annual 5-Star Conference. Rida joined industry experts for the “Déjà Vu in Default” panel, discussing current trends and what’s ahead for default-servicing professionals.
Carrington Charity Foundation Golf Event | California
Rida Sharaf and Garrett Mays hit the course to support the Carrington Charity Foundation, repping Nationwide alongside industry colleagues for a great cause.
CrossCountry Mortgage Sales Rally | October 27 | Miami, FLWe will be on site connecting with CCM leaders and teams. Stop by to talk faster turn times, flexible workflows, and custom reporting.
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America’s Credit Union – Lending Conference | November 2 | Anaheim, CALet’s dig into credit-union valuation needs—from AVMs and Evaluations to full appraisals and portfolio insights.
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23 yearsMary Jefferson, Bookkeeper
17 yearsNick Nikolenko, RES.NET Customer Service Manager
14 yearsSharyar Payandeh, Software EngineerMandy Hill, Featured Agent Relations Representative
11 yearsBryce Foreman, Senior Quality Control Analyst – ReviewCyndi O’Neal, Orders Analyst
9 yearsPaloma Mercado, Accounting Lead and Collections SpecialistKevin Hopkins, Vice President of Compliance
6 yearsRobert Johnson, Client Services SpecialistCody Golisch, Quality Control Analyst – Review
5 yearsAmanda Hertzberg, Inside Account ManagerLaurie Andrews, Orders AnalystSri Velamati, Chief Executive Officer
4 yearsMichelle La King, Customer Service Analyst
3 yearsRobert Collins, Staff AppraiserKevin Grant, Staff Appraiser
