LRES Announces Acquisition of New AMC

LRES, a provider of residential and commercial valuations and asset management for the mortgage, banking, credit union and real estate industries, announced that it has acquired Lenders Choice, a residential real estate appraisal management company (AMC) providing valuation services specifically for the mortgage industry.
Headquartered in Tulsa, Okla., Lenders Choice specializes in fast and thorough completion of appraisals through its communications technology and software platform, expanding growth opportunities for LRES which proudly maintains nationwide compliance.
Through this acquisition, Lenders Choice is now fully incorporated under LRES’ AMC licenses, gaining the ability to conduct business within all 50 U.S. states and jurisdictions. Lenders Choice customers are also exposed to LRES’ enhanced technology solutions, including easier systems connectivity and bulk upload capabilities through its DirectConnect Integration Hub, which is currently integrated with two loan origination systems and five loan service platforms. The acquisition enhances Lenders Choice’s current infrastructure with the ability to handle more volume.
“We are pleased to welcome Lenders Choice into the LRES family and merge our best-of-breed solutions to enhance service levels for our customers,” said Roger Beane, LRES founder and CEO. “The acquisition aligns with the strategic vision of LRES as we continue to expand our national reach.”