Setup and Order Information
The following is a description of the Appraisal Firewall integration to Calyx Point Software and how it can be setup and utilized. Among other integrations, you can use Point as your LOS and choose Appraisal Firewall as your appraisal vendor. You can easily retrieve the completed product as soon as the appraiser uploads it.
To enable the Appraisal Firewall vendor within the Point platform, you will first need to create an Appraisal Firewall account. You can set up an account at www.AppraisalFirewall.com and add any users in your office who would like to use Appraisal Firewall as a provider within Point.
Placing a Point Appraisal Order
After you have created an Appraisal Firewall account, you will be ready to select Appraisal Firewall as your service provider within Point. Appraisal Firewall is automatically available to you as an appraisal vendor whenever you place an order.
To place an order to Appraisal Firewall within Point, open the loan file you want to order the appraisal on, select the Interfaces menu, and choose Appraisals.
On the Appraisals Interfaces screen, choose Appraisal Firewall and click OK.
Once you have selected Appraisal Firewall as the vendor for this order, click the Launch Appraisal Firewall button to open the Appraisal Firewall application within Point.
You may need to enter your Appraisal Firewall login credentials on the Appraisal Firewall login screen. If you do not have login credentials, contact your Appraisal Firewall representative.
Click Sign In to access the New Order screen.
Appraisal Firewall New Order Screen
On the Appraisal Firewall New Order screen, you can enter order details. Borrower information, property address, and loan number are automatically populated for you based on information you have entered in Point.
In the Loan section, fill out the basic loan information. Required fields are marked by an asterisk.
When you have filled out this section, a green check mark will appear in the upper right corner, indicating that you have properly completed this section and can move on to the Property section.
In the Property section, enter property specifics. You must enter whom to contact for property entry.
When you have filled out this section, a green check mark will appear in the upper right corner, indicating that you have properly completed this section and can move on to the Order section.
Select the Appraisal Type, enter a Date Required, select any Addendums and Special Requirements, then add any attachments that you would like to send to the appraiser (such as the Purchase and Sale Agreement).
Choose a Payment Method.
- Bill Me - you will be billed by your Appraisal Firewall representative.
- Credit Card - you will be prompted to enter a credit card to charge for this appraisal. There may be additional technology fees incurred if you choose to use this feature. Contact your account manager to verify if credit card fees apply for your company.
If you choose Bill Me, you will be able to place your order right away.
If you choose Credit Card, another section will open that will allow you to enter the credit card information for payment.
Additional Information
You can always track the status of your order, work within it, and retrieve the completed report by accessing the loan file within Point and launching Appraisal Firewall.
To place a second appraisal or re-inspection request on an existing Appraisal Firewall order, launch Appraisal Firewall on the relevant order. From the menu options along the right, choose either Order 2nd Appraisal or Order Reinspection.
For additional information about working within the Point system, contact your Point representative.