Veros Launches ValuSTREAM: An Optimized Independent Third-Party Tested AVM Cascade
Veros Real Estate Solutions (Veros®), a leader in risk management and collateral valuation services, is pleased to share with the housing finance industry ValuSTREAM ™, an advanced automated valuation model (AVM) cascade solution. This new solution is now available through VeroSELECT ® and Valligent via Acuity and other direct integrations.
ValuSTREAM ensures reliability and performance with independent, third-party AVM testing conducted quarterly for rigorous due diligence. This testing, Powered by CoreLogic® OptiVal®, leverages both purchase and non-purchase data to optimize AVM performance. With ValuSTREAM, lenders gain the peace of mind of a fully managed solution: they simply order the product and never worry about constantly making changes to their cascade presences, as it's set for them and regularly updated based on the OptiVal testing. OptiVal operates as an independent AVM testing unit within CoreLogic and is vendor agnostic, meaning it relies solely on real-world testing data to identify the best AVMs.
This advanced cascade solution refines AVM selection at the county level, ensuring location-specific valuation precision and continuous updates that adapt to shifting market conditions. The results give mortgage lenders and real estate professionals the confidence to make informed decisions.
'Lenders need valuation solutions that provide transparency and performance they can trust. By continuously refining AVM selection at the county level and ensuring the highest standards of data integrity, we are delivering a solution that enhances underwriting efficiency and reduces valuation risks,' said Eric Fox, Chief Economist and Senior Vice President of Analytics at Veros.
Veros' latest solution redefines how AVM cascades operate by offering tailored valuation strategies that align with specific business objectives. Whether prioritizing accuracy, maximizing market coverage, or achieving a balanced approach, ValuSTREAM provides a flexible framework that can fulfill varying needs. It also meets compliance standards, making it a trusted choice for financial institutions navigating regulatory requirements.
'As the industry-leading AVM cascade solution, CoreLogic's OptiVal is the ideal solution to support ValuSTREAM. Our unique data, analytics, and cascade management will provide an ideal offering for clients who need a proven, compliant offering to address their lending needs,' said Sage Nichols, SVP, Collateral and Risk Solutions at CoreLogic.
ValuSTREAM sets a new benchmark in AVM-driven valuations, enabling mortgage lenders and investors to make faster, smarter business decisions.
About Veros Real Estate Solutions (Veros®)
A mortgage technology innovator since 2001, Veros is a proven leader in enterprise risk management and collateral valuation services. The firm combines predictive technology, data analytics, and industry expertise to deliver advanced automated solutions that control risk and increase profits throughout the mortgage industry, from loan origination to servicing and securitization. Veros' services include automated valuation, fraud and risk detection, portfolio analysis, forecasting, and next-generation collateral risk management platforms. Veros is the primary architect and technology provider of the GSEs' Uniform Collateral Data Portal® (UCDP®). Veros also works closely with the FHA to support its Electronic Appraisal Delivery (EAD) portal. The company is also making the home-buying process more efficient for our nation's Veterans through its appraisal management work with the Department of Veterans Affairs. For more information, visit veros.com.
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