TSB appoints Hometrack as provider and long term partner for AVM services

May 3, 2017

ZPG Plc announced on their website yesterday 2 May 2017 that Hometrack (which is now part of ZPG Plc) has been appointed by TSB to be its provider and long-term partner for Automated Valuation Model (AVM) services.

The property analytics business will supply the mortgage team at TSB with a combination of valuation and risk services, including the use of the AVM for loan decisions for the next 3 years.

David Catt, Chief Operating Officer, Hometrack said; “To be selected by TSB is an exciting opportunity and testament to the experience and expertise of our team. By integrating our services with TSB’s platform and by working closely with the mortgage division we look forward to enhancing the customer proposition while mitigating risk and delivering cost efficiencies.”

Iain Laing, Chief Risk Officer, TSB added “The data and insight that Hometrack provides to our mortgage business informs our understanding of collateral value and risk, increases our efficiency and helps us deliver higher quality service to our customers. We are delighted to partner with Hometrack as we take our first steps to implementing AVMs within our mortgage offering. Their expertise in the field of AVMs and property risk analytics is unrivalled in the market and will be invaluable as TSB continues to make banking better for all UK consumers.”

Source of information from ZPG Plc

Allen Walkey

Highly experienced businessman with a successful career in property sales and investment both in the UK and abroad. Now a freelance writer and blogger for the property and Investment Industry, keeping readers up-to-date with changes and events in a rapidly changing world.

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