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closed 8/12/2019 via BNC Analysis

Nationwide Property & Appraisal Services, acquired Elliott & Company Appraisers Inc.

See 54 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Nationwide Property & Appraisal Services LLC (“Nationwide”), a leading national appraisal management and real estate valuation services company acquired Elliott & Company Appraisers (“Elliott”). Elliott has been a thought leader in providing valuation services for complex commercial properties and title insurance claims for nearly four decades.
buyer parent: Corridor Capital, LLC
buyer: Nationwide Property & Appraisal Services
Nationwide Property & Appraisal Services, LLC, the 1st Appraisal Management Company to be licensed in the United States, is an award winning full service Appraisal Management Company, licensed, bonded and insured to conduct business nationwide. "
 target: Elliott & Company Appraisers Inc.
Founded in 1980, and based in Greensboro, NC, Elliott has been a thought leader in providing valuation services for complex commercial properties and title insurance claims for nearly four decades.
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closed 3/29/2019 via Company Press Release

Nationwide Property & Appraisal Services, acquired Guideline AMC

See 53 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Nationwide Property & Appraisal Services LLC, a portfolio company of Corridor Capital, has acquired appraisal management company (“AMC”) Guideline Real Estate Services, LLC. Guideline, based in Chaska, MN, is a leading regional AMC with a strong reputation and presence in the retail channel, serving banks and credit unions in the North-Central U.S.
buyer parent: Corridor Capital, LLC
buyer: Nationwide Property & Appraisal Services
Nationwide Property & Appraisal Services, LLC, the 1st Appraisal Management Company to be licensed in the United States, is an award winning full service Appraisal Management Company, licensed, bonded and insured to conduct business nationwide. "
 target: Guideline AMC
Guideline Real Estate Services, LLC, founded in 2009 and based in Chaska, MN, is a leading regional appraisal management company (AMC) with a strong reputation and presence in the retail channel, principally serving bank and credit union customers in the North-Central U.S.
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closed 4/4/2019 via BusinessWire

Class Valuation, acquired Janus AMC, LLC

See 71 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Class Valuation, a top nationwide real estate collateral valuation and appraisal management company to the residential mortgage industry, announced that they have acquired Texas-based appraisal management company (AMC), Janus Valuation & Compliance (Janus). Janus is a full service appraisal management firm, built to answer the needs of lenders.
buyer parent: Narrow Gauge Capital
buyer: Class Valuation
Class Valuation, formerly Class Appraisal, is a top 10 nationwide Appraisal Management Company, delivering outstanding quality and service to each and every client. The company is committed to combining the best people, products, processes, and technology available to help lenders be successful. "
 target: Janus AMC, LLC
Janus is a full service appraisal management firm, built to answer the needs of lenders. Founded in 2008, Janus has been at the forefront of customized appraisal management company (AMC) service models with a focus on retail, credit union, and correspondent lenders in Texas and surrounding markets.
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closed 12/18/2018 via BusinessWire

Class Valuation, acquired Landmark Network

See 227 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Class Valuation, one of the largest nationwide providers of real estate asset valuation and appraisal management solutions to the residential mortgage industry, announced that the company has acquired Van Nuys, California-based Landmark Network, a leader in real estate valuation with a specialization in the reverse mortgage lending industry.
buyer parent: Narrow Gauge Capital
buyer: Class Valuation
Class Valuation, formerly Class Appraisal, is a top 10 nationwide Appraisal Management Company, delivering outstanding quality and service to each and every client. The company is committed to combining the best people, products, processes, and technology available to help lenders be successful. "
 target: Landmark Network
Van Nuys, CA-based Landmark Network is a leader in real estate valuation with a specialization in the reverse mortgage lending industry. Landmark Network also offers Landscape™, an appraisal management cloudware built from the ground up by an appraisal management company.
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closed 11/21/2018 via BusinessWire

Radian Group Inc., acquired Independent Settlement Services LLC

See 235 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Radian Group Inc. has acquired Independent Settlement Services, a national appraisal and title management services company. Independent Settlement Services provides solutions in all 50 states, and offers proprietary disruptive technology through Vendor Information Bridge (VIBe™), a settlement services technology system.
buyer: Radian Group Inc. (RDN:$1,259.45)
Headquartered in Philadelphia, Radian connects lenders, homebuyers, investors and loan servicers using a suite of private mortgage insurance and related risk management products and services. "
 target: Independent Settlement Services LLC
Independent Settlement Services provides real estate information and valuation solutions in all 50 states, and offers proprietary disruptive technology through Vendor Information Bridge (VIBe™), a web-based, fully-integrated, real-time vendor management and settlement services technology system.
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announced 11/21/2018 via BNC Analysis

Apex Appraisal Service, will acquire Value Trend Solutions

See 71 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Apex Appraisal Service (Apex) and Value Trend Solutions (VTS) have announced a strategic partnership and planned merger of business operations to offer a unified appraisal management solution. VTS is a nationwide real estate appraisal management company owned and operated by appraisers.
buyer: Apex Appraisal Service
Apex Appraisal Service is a leading real estate Appraisal Management Company located in Northern California and providing services across the US. Apex is dedicated to providing prompt and accurate valuation and consulting services. "
 target: Value Trend Solutions
Value Trend Solutions (VTS) is a nationwide real estate appraisal management company owned and operated by appraisers. VTS was founded in 2009 in Phoenix, Arizona where it continues to operate today.
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closed 3/14/2018 via GlobeNewswire

DartAppraisal, acquired Valuation Management Group LLC

See 31 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Dart Appraisal, a nationwide appraisal management company (AMC), announced that it has acquired Valuation Management Group, a national AMC based near Atlanta. Valuation Management Group was established with a vision of providing a partnership to financial institutions to offer an independent appraisal process, with excellent turn times and quality.
buyer: DartAppraisal
Dart Appraisal is a leading nationwide independent Appraisal Management Company (AMC) established in 1993. The company was founded on the principle that an AMC could create transparency between the lender and appraiser, cultivating a process that brings out the best in both parties. "
 target: Valuation Management Group LLC
Valuation Management Group was established in 2006 with a vision of providing a partnership to financial institutions to offer an independent appraisal process, with excellent turn times and quality.
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closed 5/17/2017 via Company Press Release

Require Holdings, LLC, acquired Service 1st Valuation & Settlement Services, Inc

See 51 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: L2 Capital announced that its portfolio company, Require Holdings, LLC has acquired Service 1st Valuation and Settlement Services, Inc. Service 1st is a leading provider of valuation risk management services, including desk reviews, valuation risk analysis, field reviews and market data.
buyer parent: L2 Capital Partners
buyer: Require Holdings, LLC
Require Holdings provides technology enabled real estate transaction services and solutions to the title and lending industries. Serving more than 1400 customers, and facilitating hundreds of thousands of transactions annually, the Require is client-focused and quality-driven. "
 target: Service 1st Valuation & Settlement Services, Inc
Service 1st Valuation & Settlement Services, Inc is a service company that provides appraisal management, alternative valuations, and title related services to an extensive and diverse client base. They have industry experience dating back to the inception of appraisal and title vendor management.
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closed 3/8/2016 via PR Newswire

Mortgage Contracting Services, acquired EPIC Real Estate Solutions, Inc.

See 56 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Mortgage Contracting Services, LLC, (MCS) has acquired EPIC Real Estate Solutions. Epic Real Estate Solutions offers a variety of services including: AVM (automated valuation model), BPO (broker’s price opinion), Appraisal, Title Searches, ALTA Title Insurance, Closing Services and REO (real estate owned) Asset Management Services.
buyer: Mortgage Contracting Services
Mortgage Contracting Services (MCS) performs property inspections, property preservation, REO (real estate owned) property maintenance, valuations and other related services in all 50 states. MCS is trusted by some of the largest and most respected banks and mortgage servicers in the industry. "
 target: EPIC Real Estate Solutions, Inc.
Epic Real Estate Solutions is a national vendor management company. They offer a variety of services including: AVM (automated valuation model), BPO ( broker's price opinion), Appraisal, Title Searches, ALTA Title Insurance, Closing Services and REO (real estate owned) Asset Management Services.
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closed 10/8/2015 via PR Newswire

Clayton Holdings LLC, acquired ValuAmerica

See 51 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Clayton Holdings LLC, a leading provider of loan due diligence, surveillance, REO management, valuations and consulting services to the mortgage and real estate industries, announced that it has acquired ValuAmerica, Inc. The company is a Pittsburgh-based, national title agency, appraisal management company and technology provider.
buyer parent: Radian Group Inc.
buyer: Clayton Holdings LLC
Clayton Holdings LLC provides risk-based analytics, residential loan due diligence, consulting, surveillance and staffing solutions. "
 target: ValuAmerica
ValuAmerica, headquartered in Pittsburgh, is a provider of real estate information and technology services to the residential mortgage and real estate industry.
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closed 5/4/2015 via Company Press Release

Solidifi, acquired Southwest Financial Services, Ltd.

See 51 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Solidifi, a leading independent provider of residential real estate appraisals and the service provider of choice for more than half of the top 100 lenders in the United States, is proud to announce the acquisition of Cincinnati-based Southwest Financial Services Ltd., a national, independent provider of outsourced services to home equity lenders.
buyer parent: Real Matters
buyer: Solidifi
Solidifi is a leading independent provider of residential real estate appraisals. The company has built a strong reputation and partnership with more than 25,000 appraisers. The company is the appraisal service provider of choice for more than half of the top 100 lenders in the U.S. "
 target: Southwest Financial Services, Ltd.
Southwest Financial Services, Ltd. has been a trusted partner to many of the nation's largest lending institutions for more than 30 years. Their proven solutions and state-of-the-art technology combine to offer clients seamless and efficient title, flood determination and valuation services.
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closed 8/1/2018 via BusinessWire

Xome, acquired Assurant Mortgage Solutions Group

See 293 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Xome, a real estate solutions provider, has acquired Assurant Mortgage Solutions from Assurant, Inc., a provider of risk management solutions. Assurant Mortgage Solutions helps clients manage risk across the mortgage lifecycle. They provide full-service valuation solutions, field services, and LenderX, an appraisal management software solution.
buyer parent: WMIH Corp.
buyer: Xome
Xome is the only platform that digitally connects every major touch-point in the real estate process. Xome makes the process of buying and selling a home more transparent for consumers with status dashboards, dynamic ratings of agents and real estate professionals, and real-time property data. "
 target parent: Assurant
target: Assurant Mortgage Solutions Group
Assurant Mortgage Solutions helps clients proactively manage risk across the mortgage lifecycle. They provide full-service valuation solutions, field services, and LenderX, an appraisal management software solution that allows users to manage appraisals, communication, invoicing, and tracking.
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closed 8/15/2019 via GlobeNewswire

Data Facts, Inc., acquired Strategic Information Resources, Inc

See 200 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Data Facts, a nationwide provider of mortgage lending solutions and national and international background screening solutions, announced their acquisition of Strategic Information Resources, a national provider of risk assessment services including consumer and business credit reports, appraisals, and comprehensive background screening.
buyer: Data Facts, Inc.
Data Facts provides trusted information that can be relied on to make sound hiring and lending decisions. Their comprehensive solutions allow clients to make better decisions faster and more efficiently. "
 target: Strategic Information Resources, Inc
Strategic Information Resources is a national provider of risk assessment services including consumer and business credit reports, appraisals, and comprehensive background screening. SIR helps thousands of companies make more informed decisions every day.
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closed 8/12/2019 via BNC Analysis

Nationwide Property & Appraisal Services, acquired Elliott & Company Appraisers Inc.

See 54 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Nationwide Property & Appraisal Services LLC (“Nationwide”), a leading national appraisal management and real estate valuation services company acquired Elliott & Company Appraisers (“Elliott”). Elliott has been a thought leader in providing valuation services for complex commercial properties and title insurance claims for nearly four decades.
buyer parent: Corridor Capital, LLC
buyer: Nationwide Property & Appraisal Services
Nationwide Property & Appraisal Services, LLC, the 1st Appraisal Management Company to be licensed in the United States, is an award winning full service Appraisal Management Company, licensed, bonded and insured to conduct business nationwide. "
 target: Elliott & Company Appraisers Inc.
Founded in 1980, and based in Greensboro, NC, Elliott has been a thought leader in providing valuation services for complex commercial properties and title insurance claims for nearly four decades.
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closed 1/16/2019 via BNC Analysis

American Mortgage Consultants, acquired Meridian Asset Services, Inc.

See 57 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: American Mortgage Consultants, a due-diligence firm that caters to secondary market participants, has acquired Meridian Asset Services. Meridian Asset Services delivers value to investors and loan servicers through transaction management expertise to the mortgage industry.
buyer: American Mortgage Consultants
American Mortgage Consultants is a Financial & Professional Services provider for Residential, Commercial, Auto, Student and Consumer lending products. They offer a wide range of professional services catering to the industry, including credit/risk policy assessment and delinquency surveillance. "
 target: Meridian Asset Services, Inc.
Meridian Asset Services is a financial services company that delivers value to investors and loan servicers. They provide transaction management expertise to the mortgage industry, including collateral & title, due diligence, transaction management, real estate, and portfolio management services.
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closed 3/27/2018 via PR Newswire

Narrow Gauge Capital, acquired Class Appraisal

See 57 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Narrow Gauge Capital, a private equity firm based in Boston, has announced it has completed the acquisition of Class Appraisal, LLC, a leading nationwide provider of real estate asset valuation and appraisal management solutions to the residential mortgage industry.
buyer: Narrow Gauge Capital
Narrow Gauge Capital, based in Boston, is a private equity firm controlled by Adam Doctoroff and Travis Metz. NGC pursues buyouts and recapitalizations in growth-oriented businesses with strong management teams. "
 target: Class Appraisal
Class Appraisal, based in Troy, Michigan, is one of the largest and fastest-growing appraisal management companies in the country. Class Appraisal has partnered with over 400 mortgage lenders and over 6,000 of the highest performing residential appraisers in the country.
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closed 12/21/2016 via BNC Analysis

ULS Technology plc, acquired Conveyancing Alliance Limited

See 24 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: ULS Technology,the provider of online B2B platforms for the UK conveyancing and financial intermediary markets, has acquired the share capitals of Conveyancing Alliance. Conveyancing Alliance is a B2B technology platform in the UK for the selection and instruction of conveyancing.
buyer: ULS Technology plc (AIM:ULS:$25.33)
ULS Technology plc brings customers and legal professionals together via housing market comparison services, delivered through their technology systems. "
 target: Conveyancing Alliance Limited
Conveyancing Alliance is a B2B technology platform in the UK for the selection and instruction of conveyancing. Conveyancing Alliance operates under three separate brands, “Conveyancing Alliance” and “Agency Convey” and “Broker Conveyancing”, targeted at the mortgage broker sector.
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$7.51
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closed 4/1/2016 via BusinessWire

Solidifi, acquired Linear Title & Closing, LTD

See 19 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Solidifi, a leading independent provider of real estate valuation services to 60 of the top 100 lenders, announced the acquisition of Linear Title & Closing Limited. Linear is a top-five independent title search and closing provider for refinance, purchase, short sale and Real Estate Owned (REO) transactions in all 50 states.
buyer parent: Real Matters
buyer: Solidifi
Solidifi is a leading independent provider of next generation mortgage services. Understanding the power of technology to boost productivity both internally and for clients, Solidifi’s team is made up of mortgage industry specialists and technology innovators. "
 target: Linear Title & Closing, LTD
Linear Title & Closing is a leader in providing national title searches and mortgage closing services. Linear delivers technology-driven title and closing solutions to a broad spectrum of real estate service providers. Linear is based in Middletown, RI and services clients nationwide.
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closed 3/29/2019 via Company Press Release

Nationwide Property & Appraisal Services, acquired Guideline AMC

See 53 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Nationwide Property & Appraisal Services LLC, a portfolio company of Corridor Capital, has acquired appraisal management company (“AMC”) Guideline Real Estate Services, LLC. Guideline, based in Chaska, MN, is a leading regional AMC with a strong reputation and presence in the retail channel, serving banks and credit unions in the North-Central U.S.
buyer parent: Corridor Capital, LLC
buyer: Nationwide Property & Appraisal Services
Nationwide Property & Appraisal Services, LLC, the 1st Appraisal Management Company to be licensed in the United States, is an award winning full service Appraisal Management Company, licensed, bonded and insured to conduct business nationwide. "
 target: Guideline AMC
Guideline Real Estate Services, LLC, founded in 2009 and based in Chaska, MN, is a leading regional appraisal management company (AMC) with a strong reputation and presence in the retail channel, principally serving bank and credit union customers in the North-Central U.S.
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closed 11/1/2012 via PR Newswire

Walter Investment Management Corp., acquired Reverse Mortgage Solutions, Inc.

See 231 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Walter Investment Management Corp. announced it has completed its previously announced acquisition of Reverse Mortgage Solutions, Inc. Reverse Mortgage Solutions provides a full suite of services to the reverse mortgage sector, including servicing, loan origination, asset management and technology.
buyer: Walter Investment Management Corp. (WAC:$180.92)
Walter Investment Management Corp. is an asset manager, mortgage servicer and mortgage portfolio owner specializing in less-than-prime, non-conforming and other credit-challenged mortgage assets. Based in Tampa, Fla., the Company has over 2,600 employees and services a diverse loan portfolio. "
 target: Reverse Mortgage Solutions, Inc.
Reverse Mortgage Solutions, Inc. provides a full suite of services to the reverse mortgage sector including servicing, sub-servicing, loan origination and securitization, and technology. Based in Spring, Tex., Reverse Mortgage Solutions, Inc. has approximately 330 employees.
price ($mm)
$111
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closed 6/28/2018 via BusinessWire

Real Estate Express, acquired Allied Business Schools, Inc.

See 4 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Real Estate Express, the national leader in online pre-licensing real estate education, announced that the company has acquired Allied Business Schools, Inc., the market leader of online real estate education in California. Allied Business Schools, Inc. offers a variety of programs, including real estate, property management, and mortgage lending.
buyer parent: Quad-C Management, Inc.
buyer: Real Estate Express
Real Estate Express is the national leader in online pre-licensing education, providing the ultimate learning experience with a online interactive classroom. The company prepares aspiring real estate professionals to get licensed and start their career. "
 target: Allied Business Schools, Inc.
Allied Business Schools, Inc. is an accredited online career training school that offers a variety of different programs, including real estate, property management, appraisal, and mortgage lending. Allied offers 100% online, convenient and flexible learning for today’s working adults.
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closed 1/2/2014 via PR Newswire

Fidelity National Financial, acquired Lender Processing Services

See 190 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Fidelity National Financial, Inc. announced the closing of its acquisition of Lender Processing Services, Inc. Lender Processing Services delivers comprehensive technology solutions and services, as well as powerful data and analytics, to the nation's top mortgage lenders, servicers and investors.
buyer: Fidelity National Financial (FNF:$8,423.00)
Fidelity National Financial, Inc. is a leading provider of title insurance, mortgage services, specialty insurance and information services. FNF also provides flood insurance, personal lines insurance and home warranty insurance through its specialty insurance business. "
 target: Lender Processing Services (LPS:$1,997.65)
Lender Processing Services delivers comprehensive technology solutions and services, as well as powerful data and analytics, to the nation's top mortgage lenders, servicers and investors. LPS also provides proprietary data and analytics for the mortgage, real estate and capital markets industries.
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closed 4/4/2019 via BusinessWire

Class Valuation, acquired Janus AMC, LLC

See 71 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Class Valuation, a top nationwide real estate collateral valuation and appraisal management company to the residential mortgage industry, announced that they have acquired Texas-based appraisal management company (AMC), Janus Valuation & Compliance (Janus). Janus is a full service appraisal management firm, built to answer the needs of lenders.
buyer parent: Narrow Gauge Capital
buyer: Class Valuation
Class Valuation, formerly Class Appraisal, is a top 10 nationwide Appraisal Management Company, delivering outstanding quality and service to each and every client. The company is committed to combining the best people, products, processes, and technology available to help lenders be successful. "
 target: Janus AMC, LLC
Janus is a full service appraisal management firm, built to answer the needs of lenders. Founded in 2008, Janus has been at the forefront of customized appraisal management company (AMC) service models with a focus on retail, credit union, and correspondent lenders in Texas and surrounding markets.
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closed 12/18/2018 via BusinessWire

Class Valuation, acquired Landmark Network

See 227 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Class Valuation, one of the largest nationwide providers of real estate asset valuation and appraisal management solutions to the residential mortgage industry, announced that the company has acquired Van Nuys, California-based Landmark Network, a leader in real estate valuation with a specialization in the reverse mortgage lending industry.
buyer parent: Narrow Gauge Capital
buyer: Class Valuation
Class Valuation, formerly Class Appraisal, is a top 10 nationwide Appraisal Management Company, delivering outstanding quality and service to each and every client. The company is committed to combining the best people, products, processes, and technology available to help lenders be successful. "
 target: Landmark Network
Van Nuys, CA-based Landmark Network is a leader in real estate valuation with a specialization in the reverse mortgage lending industry. Landmark Network also offers Landscape™, an appraisal management cloudware built from the ground up by an appraisal management company.
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closed 11/21/2018 via BusinessWire

Radian Group Inc., acquired Independent Settlement Services LLC

See 235 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Radian Group Inc. has acquired Independent Settlement Services, a national appraisal and title management services company. Independent Settlement Services provides solutions in all 50 states, and offers proprietary disruptive technology through Vendor Information Bridge (VIBe™), a settlement services technology system.
buyer: Radian Group Inc. (RDN:$1,259.45)
Headquartered in Philadelphia, Radian connects lenders, homebuyers, investors and loan servicers using a suite of private mortgage insurance and related risk management products and services. "
 target: Independent Settlement Services LLC
Independent Settlement Services provides real estate information and valuation solutions in all 50 states, and offers proprietary disruptive technology through Vendor Information Bridge (VIBe™), a web-based, fully-integrated, real-time vendor management and settlement services technology system.
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announced 11/21/2018 via BNC Analysis

Apex Appraisal Service, will acquire Value Trend Solutions

See 71 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Apex Appraisal Service (Apex) and Value Trend Solutions (VTS) have announced a strategic partnership and planned merger of business operations to offer a unified appraisal management solution. VTS is a nationwide real estate appraisal management company owned and operated by appraisers.
buyer: Apex Appraisal Service
Apex Appraisal Service is a leading real estate Appraisal Management Company located in Northern California and providing services across the US. Apex is dedicated to providing prompt and accurate valuation and consulting services. "
 target: Value Trend Solutions
Value Trend Solutions (VTS) is a nationwide real estate appraisal management company owned and operated by appraisers. VTS was founded in 2009 in Phoenix, Arizona where it continues to operate today.
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closed 3/14/2018 via GlobeNewswire

DartAppraisal, acquired Valuation Management Group LLC

See 31 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Dart Appraisal, a nationwide appraisal management company (AMC), announced that it has acquired Valuation Management Group, a national AMC based near Atlanta. Valuation Management Group was established with a vision of providing a partnership to financial institutions to offer an independent appraisal process, with excellent turn times and quality.
buyer: DartAppraisal
Dart Appraisal is a leading nationwide independent Appraisal Management Company (AMC) established in 1993. The company was founded on the principle that an AMC could create transparency between the lender and appraiser, cultivating a process that brings out the best in both parties. "
 target: Valuation Management Group LLC
Valuation Management Group was established in 2006 with a vision of providing a partnership to financial institutions to offer an independent appraisal process, with excellent turn times and quality.
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closed 5/17/2017 via Company Press Release

Require Holdings, LLC, acquired Service 1st Valuation & Settlement Services, Inc

See 51 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: L2 Capital announced that its portfolio company, Require Holdings, LLC has acquired Service 1st Valuation and Settlement Services, Inc. Service 1st is a leading provider of valuation risk management services, including desk reviews, valuation risk analysis, field reviews and market data.
buyer parent: L2 Capital Partners
buyer: Require Holdings, LLC
Require Holdings provides technology enabled real estate transaction services and solutions to the title and lending industries. Serving more than 1400 customers, and facilitating hundreds of thousands of transactions annually, the Require is client-focused and quality-driven. "
 target: Service 1st Valuation & Settlement Services, Inc
Service 1st Valuation & Settlement Services, Inc is a service company that provides appraisal management, alternative valuations, and title related services to an extensive and diverse client base. They have industry experience dating back to the inception of appraisal and title vendor management.
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closed 3/8/2016 via PR Newswire

Mortgage Contracting Services, acquired EPIC Real Estate Solutions, Inc.

See 56 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Mortgage Contracting Services, LLC, (MCS) has acquired EPIC Real Estate Solutions. Epic Real Estate Solutions offers a variety of services including: AVM (automated valuation model), BPO (broker’s price opinion), Appraisal, Title Searches, ALTA Title Insurance, Closing Services and REO (real estate owned) Asset Management Services.
buyer: Mortgage Contracting Services
Mortgage Contracting Services (MCS) performs property inspections, property preservation, REO (real estate owned) property maintenance, valuations and other related services in all 50 states. MCS is trusted by some of the largest and most respected banks and mortgage servicers in the industry. "
 target: EPIC Real Estate Solutions, Inc.
Epic Real Estate Solutions is a national vendor management company. They offer a variety of services including: AVM (automated valuation model), BPO ( broker's price opinion), Appraisal, Title Searches, ALTA Title Insurance, Closing Services and REO (real estate owned) Asset Management Services.
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closed 10/8/2015 via PR Newswire

Clayton Holdings LLC, acquired ValuAmerica

See 51 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Clayton Holdings LLC, a leading provider of loan due diligence, surveillance, REO management, valuations and consulting services to the mortgage and real estate industries, announced that it has acquired ValuAmerica, Inc. The company is a Pittsburgh-based, national title agency, appraisal management company and technology provider.
buyer parent: Radian Group Inc.
buyer: Clayton Holdings LLC
Clayton Holdings LLC provides risk-based analytics, residential loan due diligence, consulting, surveillance and staffing solutions. "
 target: ValuAmerica
ValuAmerica, headquartered in Pittsburgh, is a provider of real estate information and technology services to the residential mortgage and real estate industry.
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closed 5/4/2015 via Company Press Release

Solidifi, acquired Southwest Financial Services, Ltd.

See 51 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Solidifi, a leading independent provider of residential real estate appraisals and the service provider of choice for more than half of the top 100 lenders in the United States, is proud to announce the acquisition of Cincinnati-based Southwest Financial Services Ltd., a national, independent provider of outsourced services to home equity lenders.
buyer parent: Real Matters
buyer: Solidifi
Solidifi is a leading independent provider of residential real estate appraisals. The company has built a strong reputation and partnership with more than 25,000 appraisers. The company is the appraisal service provider of choice for more than half of the top 100 lenders in the U.S. "
 target: Southwest Financial Services, Ltd.
Southwest Financial Services, Ltd. has been a trusted partner to many of the nation's largest lending institutions for more than 30 years. Their proven solutions and state-of-the-art technology combine to offer clients seamless and efficient title, flood determination and valuation services.
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closed 8/1/2018 via BusinessWire

Xome, acquired Assurant Mortgage Solutions Group

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synopsis: Xome, a real estate solutions provider, has acquired Assurant Mortgage Solutions from Assurant, Inc., a provider of risk management solutions. Assurant Mortgage Solutions helps clients manage risk across the mortgage lifecycle. They provide full-service valuation solutions, field services, and LenderX, an appraisal management software solution.
buyer parent: WMIH Corp.
buyer: Xome
Xome is the only platform that digitally connects every major touch-point in the real estate process. Xome makes the process of buying and selling a home more transparent for consumers with status dashboards, dynamic ratings of agents and real estate professionals, and real-time property data. "
 target parent: Assurant
target: Assurant Mortgage Solutions Group
Assurant Mortgage Solutions helps clients proactively manage risk across the mortgage lifecycle. They provide full-service valuation solutions, field services, and LenderX, an appraisal management software solution that allows users to manage appraisals, communication, invoicing, and tracking.
price ($mm)
$35
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closed 8/15/2019 via GlobeNewswire

Data Facts, Inc., acquired Strategic Information Resources, Inc

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synopsis: Data Facts, a nationwide provider of mortgage lending solutions and national and international background screening solutions, announced their acquisition of Strategic Information Resources, a national provider of risk assessment services including consumer and business credit reports, appraisals, and comprehensive background screening.
buyer: Data Facts, Inc.
Data Facts provides trusted information that can be relied on to make sound hiring and lending decisions. Their comprehensive solutions allow clients to make better decisions faster and more efficiently. "
 target: Strategic Information Resources, Inc
Strategic Information Resources is a national provider of risk assessment services including consumer and business credit reports, appraisals, and comprehensive background screening. SIR helps thousands of companies make more informed decisions every day.
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closed 8/12/2019 via BNC Analysis

Nationwide Property & Appraisal Services, acquired Elliott & Company Appraisers Inc.

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synopsis: Nationwide Property & Appraisal Services LLC (“Nationwide”), a leading national appraisal management and real estate valuation services company acquired Elliott & Company Appraisers (“Elliott”). Elliott has been a thought leader in providing valuation services for complex commercial properties and title insurance claims for nearly four decades.
buyer parent: Corridor Capital, LLC
buyer: Nationwide Property & Appraisal Services
Nationwide Property & Appraisal Services, LLC, the 1st Appraisal Management Company to be licensed in the United States, is an award winning full service Appraisal Management Company, licensed, bonded and insured to conduct business nationwide. "
 target: Elliott & Company Appraisers Inc.
Founded in 1980, and based in Greensboro, NC, Elliott has been a thought leader in providing valuation services for complex commercial properties and title insurance claims for nearly four decades.
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closed 1/16/2019 via BNC Analysis

American Mortgage Consultants, acquired Meridian Asset Services, Inc.

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synopsis: American Mortgage Consultants, a due-diligence firm that caters to secondary market participants, has acquired Meridian Asset Services. Meridian Asset Services delivers value to investors and loan servicers through transaction management expertise to the mortgage industry.
buyer: American Mortgage Consultants
American Mortgage Consultants is a Financial & Professional Services provider for Residential, Commercial, Auto, Student and Consumer lending products. They offer a wide range of professional services catering to the industry, including credit/risk policy assessment and delinquency surveillance. "
 target: Meridian Asset Services, Inc.
Meridian Asset Services is a financial services company that delivers value to investors and loan servicers. They provide transaction management expertise to the mortgage industry, including collateral & title, due diligence, transaction management, real estate, and portfolio management services.
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closed 3/27/2018 via PR Newswire

Narrow Gauge Capital, acquired Class Appraisal

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synopsis: Narrow Gauge Capital, a private equity firm based in Boston, has announced it has completed the acquisition of Class Appraisal, LLC, a leading nationwide provider of real estate asset valuation and appraisal management solutions to the residential mortgage industry.
buyer: Narrow Gauge Capital
Narrow Gauge Capital, based in Boston, is a private equity firm controlled by Adam Doctoroff and Travis Metz. NGC pursues buyouts and recapitalizations in growth-oriented businesses with strong management teams. "
 target: Class Appraisal
Class Appraisal, based in Troy, Michigan, is one of the largest and fastest-growing appraisal management companies in the country. Class Appraisal has partnered with over 400 mortgage lenders and over 6,000 of the highest performing residential appraisers in the country.
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closed 12/21/2016 via BNC Analysis

ULS Technology plc, acquired Conveyancing Alliance Limited

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synopsis: ULS Technology,the provider of online B2B platforms for the UK conveyancing and financial intermediary markets, has acquired the share capitals of Conveyancing Alliance. Conveyancing Alliance is a B2B technology platform in the UK for the selection and instruction of conveyancing.
buyer: ULS Technology plc (AIM:ULS:$25.33)
ULS Technology plc brings customers and legal professionals together via housing market comparison services, delivered through their technology systems. "
 target: Conveyancing Alliance Limited
Conveyancing Alliance is a B2B technology platform in the UK for the selection and instruction of conveyancing. Conveyancing Alliance operates under three separate brands, “Conveyancing Alliance” and “Agency Convey” and “Broker Conveyancing”, targeted at the mortgage broker sector.
price ($mm)
$7.51
rev ($mm)
$5
EBITDA ($mm)
EV / rev
2.8x
EV / EBITDA
closed 4/1/2016 via BusinessWire

Solidifi, acquired Linear Title & Closing, LTD

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synopsis: Solidifi, a leading independent provider of real estate valuation services to 60 of the top 100 lenders, announced the acquisition of Linear Title & Closing Limited. Linear is a top-five independent title search and closing provider for refinance, purchase, short sale and Real Estate Owned (REO) transactions in all 50 states.
buyer parent: Real Matters
buyer: Solidifi
Solidifi is a leading independent provider of next generation mortgage services. Understanding the power of technology to boost productivity both internally and for clients, Solidifi’s team is made up of mortgage industry specialists and technology innovators. "
 target: Linear Title & Closing, LTD
Linear Title & Closing is a leader in providing national title searches and mortgage closing services. Linear delivers technology-driven title and closing solutions to a broad spectrum of real estate service providers. Linear is based in Middletown, RI and services clients nationwide.
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closed 3/29/2019 via Company Press Release

Nationwide Property & Appraisal Services, acquired Guideline AMC

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synopsis: Nationwide Property & Appraisal Services LLC, a portfolio company of Corridor Capital, has acquired appraisal management company (“AMC”) Guideline Real Estate Services, LLC. Guideline, based in Chaska, MN, is a leading regional AMC with a strong reputation and presence in the retail channel, serving banks and credit unions in the North-Central U.S.
buyer parent: Corridor Capital, LLC
buyer: Nationwide Property & Appraisal Services
Nationwide Property & Appraisal Services, LLC, the 1st Appraisal Management Company to be licensed in the United States, is an award winning full service Appraisal Management Company, licensed, bonded and insured to conduct business nationwide. "
 target: Guideline AMC
Guideline Real Estate Services, LLC, founded in 2009 and based in Chaska, MN, is a leading regional appraisal management company (AMC) with a strong reputation and presence in the retail channel, principally serving bank and credit union customers in the North-Central U.S.
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closed 11/1/2012 via PR Newswire

Walter Investment Management Corp., acquired Reverse Mortgage Solutions, Inc.

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synopsis: Walter Investment Management Corp. announced it has completed its previously announced acquisition of Reverse Mortgage Solutions, Inc. Reverse Mortgage Solutions provides a full suite of services to the reverse mortgage sector, including servicing, loan origination, asset management and technology.
buyer: Walter Investment Management Corp. (WAC:$180.92)
Walter Investment Management Corp. is an asset manager, mortgage servicer and mortgage portfolio owner specializing in less-than-prime, non-conforming and other credit-challenged mortgage assets. Based in Tampa, Fla., the Company has over 2,600 employees and services a diverse loan portfolio. "
 target: Reverse Mortgage Solutions, Inc.
Reverse Mortgage Solutions, Inc. provides a full suite of services to the reverse mortgage sector including servicing, sub-servicing, loan origination and securitization, and technology. Based in Spring, Tex., Reverse Mortgage Solutions, Inc. has approximately 330 employees.
price ($mm)
$111
rev ($mm)
$32
EBITDA ($mm)
EV / rev
3.8x
EV / EBITDA
closed 6/28/2018 via BusinessWire

Real Estate Express, acquired Allied Business Schools, Inc.

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synopsis: Real Estate Express, the national leader in online pre-licensing real estate education, announced that the company has acquired Allied Business Schools, Inc., the market leader of online real estate education in California. Allied Business Schools, Inc. offers a variety of programs, including real estate, property management, and mortgage lending.
buyer parent: Quad-C Management, Inc.
buyer: Real Estate Express
Real Estate Express is the national leader in online pre-licensing education, providing the ultimate learning experience with a online interactive classroom. The company prepares aspiring real estate professionals to get licensed and start their career. "
 target: Allied Business Schools, Inc.
Allied Business Schools, Inc. is an accredited online career training school that offers a variety of different programs, including real estate, property management, appraisal, and mortgage lending. Allied offers 100% online, convenient and flexible learning for today’s working adults.
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closed 1/2/2014 via PR Newswire

Fidelity National Financial, acquired Lender Processing Services

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synopsis: Fidelity National Financial, Inc. announced the closing of its acquisition of Lender Processing Services, Inc. Lender Processing Services delivers comprehensive technology solutions and services, as well as powerful data and analytics, to the nation's top mortgage lenders, servicers and investors.
buyer: Fidelity National Financial (FNF:$8,423.00)
Fidelity National Financial, Inc. is a leading provider of title insurance, mortgage services, specialty insurance and information services. FNF also provides flood insurance, personal lines insurance and home warranty insurance through its specialty insurance business. "
 target: Lender Processing Services (LPS:$1,997.65)
Lender Processing Services delivers comprehensive technology solutions and services, as well as powerful data and analytics, to the nation's top mortgage lenders, servicers and investors. LPS also provides proprietary data and analytics for the mortgage, real estate and capital markets industries.
price ($mm)[EV]
$2,983 [$3,853]
rev ($mm)
$1,861
EBITDA ($mm)
$331
EV / rev
2.1x
EV / EBITDA
11.7x
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Elliott & Company Appraisers Inc.

Guideline AMC

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Landmark Network

Independent Settlement Services LLC

Value Trend Solutions

Valuation Management Group LLC

Service 1st Valuation & Settlement Services, Inc

EPIC Real Estate Solutions, Inc.

ValuAmerica

Southwest Financial Services, Ltd.

Assurant Mortgage Solutions Group

Strategic Information Resources, Inc

Elliott & Company Appraisers Inc.

Meridian Asset Services, Inc.

Class Appraisal

Conveyancing Alliance Limited

Linear Title & Closing, LTD

Guideline AMC

Reverse Mortgage Solutions, Inc.

Allied Business Schools, Inc.

Lender Processing Services

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Janus AMC, LLC

Landmark Network

Independent Settlement Services LLC

Value Trend Solutions

Valuation Management Group LLC

Service 1st Valuation & Settlement Services, Inc

EPIC Real Estate Solutions, Inc.

ValuAmerica

Southwest Financial Services, Ltd.

Assurant Mortgage Solutions Group

Strategic Information Resources, Inc

Elliott & Company Appraisers Inc.

Meridian Asset Services, Inc.

Class Appraisal

Conveyancing Alliance Limited

Linear Title & Closing, LTD

Guideline AMC

Reverse Mortgage Solutions, Inc.

Allied Business Schools, Inc.

Lender Processing Services

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