OBA and Synergy by Association Partner with Ascribe to Offer Oregon Banks Competitive, Reliable Valuation Services

Salem, Ore., November 13, 2024 – The Oregon Bankers Association (OBA), through its wholly owned subsidiary Synergy by Association (Synergy), is pleased to announce the endorsement of Ascribe, a leading national provider of valuation, evaluation, property inspection and REO (real estate owned) services. The endorsement follows an extensive due diligence process and final approval by the Synergy board of directors. The endorsement provides OBA member banks top-tier support, competitive pricing, and reliable, fully insured valuation services for commercial and residential properties.

Ascribe’s strong nationwide presence and extensive product line ensures geographic coverage across Oregon and beyond. Ascribe can value any property, of any type, across the entire United States. OBA member banks will benefit from Ascribe’s responsive customer support and a dedicated, highly experienced team that is ready to meet the unique needs of each bank, regardless of order volume.

Ascribe appraisals undergo a rigorous Quality Control (QC) process, ensuring compliance and excellence in report quality. Certified General appraisers, many with decades of experience, independently handle QC reviews, offering constructive feedback and guidance to banks. This quality focus enhances risk management with tailored reporting options to meet each institution’s specific needs.

Commercial and residential valuation services offered include:

  • Commercial Appraisal and Evaluation Services
  • Residential Appraisal and Evaluation Services
  • Appraisal Reviews
  • Automated Value Models (AVM)
  • Broker Price Opinions (BPO)
  • Desktop Appraisals
  • Property Condition Reports (PCR)
  • Property Data Collection (PDC) / Bifurcated Appraisals / Hybrid Evaluations
  • Reconciliation Services
  • Property Inspections

“We are thrilled to partner with Ascribe and bring valuation services into the Synergy mix of solutions,” said Synergy Senior Vice President Andee Rose. “As a leading national provider, Ascribe combines its broad expertise, extensive product range, and nationwide coverage with the ability to tailor services specifically to Oregon’s banks, offering the best of both worlds—national scale and local responsiveness.”

To learn more about Synergy’s endorsement, visit www.synergybai.com/ascribe.


About the Oregon Bankers Association
Established in 1905, the Oregon Bankers Association is a full-service trade association with a membership that includes state and national commercial banks, savings banks and trust companies doing business in Oregon. The mission of the OBA is to be the voice of Oregon banking.
The Oregon Bankers Association serves a dynamic, innovative and community-minded industry. The competitive nature of banking gives Oregonians and Oregon businesses a wide variety of choices for their financial services. In our collective endeavors, the Oregon Bankers Association and its members strive to ensure that Oregon remains a great place to do business and a great place to do banking. To learn more, visit www.oregonbankers.com.

About Synergy by Association
Synergy by Association is a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Oregon Bankers Association, providing trade association members with superior products and services through partnerships with industry-leading suppliers. More information is available at www.synergybai.com.

About Ascribe
Ascribe provides a full suite of commercial and residential property valuations, evaluations, property inspections, and REO asset management services to the financial industry. Ascribe is authorized to conduct business in all fifty States, Puerto Rico, Guam, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Ascribe holds an AMC license in all required states.

Ascribe specializes in helping its customers effectively meet service and compliance requirements while limiting the financial risks associated with property matters in mortgage origination, servicing, default, and capital markets. To learn more, visit www.ascribeval.com.