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Texas Bankers Association Partners with Ascribe to Offer Texas Banks Competitive, Reliable Valuation Services

AUSTIN, Texas, March 19, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — The Texas Bankers Association (TBA), the nation’s largest state-based banking trade organization, today announced its endorsement of Ascribe, a leading national provider of valuation, evaluation, property inspection, and REO (real estate owned) services. Approved by the TBA Services Company, Inc. (TBASCO) Board of Directors, the endorsement gives Texas banks access to high-quality valuation services, competitive pricing, and fully insured support for both commercial and residential properties.

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“We are excited to partner with Ascribe to offer our bank members competitive and reliable valuation services,” said Ben Buehler, president of TBASCO. “Ascribe combines the strength of a national valuation provider with the flexibility to meet the unique needs of our member banks—delivering broad expertise while maintaining a strong focus on service and responsiveness.”

With a strong nationwide footprint and an extensive product offering, Ascribe provides coverage across Texas and the United States, enabling TBA member banks to work with a single provider regardless of location, asset type, or order volume. Ascribe is equipped to value properties of any type and complexity. Banks also benefit from dedicated client support teams committed to understanding each institution’s specific operational and risk management needs.

Ascribe appraisals undergo a rigorous quality control (QC) process designed to ensure regulatory compliance and consistent report quality. QC reviews are conducted by Certified General appraisers—many with decades of experience—who provide independent oversight, constructive feedback, and guidance. This disciplined approach strengthens risk management and supports customized reporting options aligned with each bank’s policies and requirements.

COMMERCIAL AND RESIDENTIAL VALUATION SERVICES INCLUDE:

  • Commercial appraisal and evaluation services
  • Residential appraisal and evaluation services
  • Appraisal reviews
  • Automated valuation models (AVMs)
  • Broker price opinions (BPOs)
  • Desktop appraisals
  • Property condition reports (PCRs)
  • Property data collection (PDC), bifurcated appraisals, and hybrid evaluations
  • Reconciliation services
  • Property inspections

TBA members are invited to learn more about Ascribe during an informational webinar taking place Wednesday, April 8 at 11:00am CT. Registration details and a link to register are available here – https://ascribeval.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_zEt8QLToT2KnrNOp4r0nyQ#/registration

ABOUT TEXAS BANKERS ASSOCIATION

The Texas Bankers Association (TBA), founded in 1885, is America’s oldest and largest state banking association. TBA advocates for almost 400 member banks in Austin and Washington, trains more than 20,000 community bankers annually, provides nationally recognized bank services, and invests in Texas communities through financial literacy, scholarships and charitable activities. To learn more, visit https://www.texasbankers.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 https://www.ascribeval.com/.

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Ascribe Appoints Craig Bennett as Chief Executive Officer

CHICAGO, Ill., Jan. 5, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Ascribe, a leading provider of real estate valuation and inspection services, has appointed Craig Bennett as chief executive officer to lead the company in its next phase of growth. Bennett brings nearly 15 years of senior-level experience in financial services to his post which includes 5 years at StoicLane, Ascribe’s parent company.

Craig Bennett was recently appointed CEO of Ascribe, a leading real estate valuation provider
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Bennett’s leadership will focus on strengthening Ascribe’s technology-driven platform, enhancing service delivery, and expanding the company’s national footprint to better support clients across mortgage origination, servicing, and default markets.

“Craig’s expertise and strong track record of growth make him exceptionally well suited to guide Ascribe through its next phase of growth,” said Jake Nice, former CEO and now Chairman, “His operational expertise and deep understanding of technology-enabled services will serve our clients and partners by further raising the bar for accuracy, compliance, and efficiency. This is an exciting new chapter for Ascribe.”

Prior to his role with Ascribe, Bennett was VP – head of technology for StoicLane. Before joining the StoicLane family of companies, he held senior positions with Enova Financial and fintechs Amount and Avant. His career also comprises close to two decades of leadership in technology, product innovation, and operational leadership.

At StoicLane, Bennett worked closely with Ascribe’s former CEO Jake Nice, and was instrumental in building the company’s strong foundation and culture of client service. As Nice transitions his focus to broader initiatives within StoicLane, Bennett will further Nice’s efforts in advancing innovation, deepening client partnerships, and building a scalable operational infrastructure for long-term success.

“I’m honored to join Ascribe at such an important moment,” said Bennett. “The valuation and property services industry is becoming increasingly complex, and clients need partners who deliver accuracy, speed & compliance. Ascribe has the scale, talent, and technology to meet that challenge. I look forward to working with our teams to expand our capabilities and deliver exceptional value to our clients.”

About Ascribe

Built from six industry leaders in the real estate valuation and inspection segments, Ascribe provides residential and commercial valuation, evaluation, and inspection solutions for mortgage lenders and servicers doing business in all 50 states, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. The company’s flexible technology-enabled platform enables a fully customizable process to each of its clients, while delivering fast, compliant, and reliable results. The company’s rigorous compliance standards, disciplined vendor oversight, and a culture of responsiveness have made Ascribe a trusted partner to lenders, servicers, financial institutions, and real estate stakeholders nationwide. Based in Chicago, Ascribe is part of StoicLane, an investment platform focused on real estate, mortgage, and insurance services. Learn more at https://www.ascribeval.com/.

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Ascribe Named Associate Member by the Community Bankers Association of Ohio

Company helps association's community bank members value and inspect properties with greater ease, compliance, and customer care

CHICAGO, Ill., Sept. 25, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Ascribe, a leading provider of real estate valuation and inspection services, has been approved as an Associate Member by the Community Bankers Association of Ohio (CBAO).

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With this partnership, CBAO acknowledges Ascribe’s high quality service and expertise in providing the full range of valuation and property inspection services, for both residential and commercial properties.

“The task intensive nature of valuing and inspecting properties makes it imperative for community banks to have an experienced valuation and inspection partner they can rely on,” said Tim Chapman, director of products & services for the Community Bankers Association of Ohio. “Ascribe offers that reliability with the expertise, compliance, and service levels that assure our members are protecting their profits, reputations, and customer relationships.”

Ascribe was built from six property valuation and inspection companies known for industry-leading customer care.

The company’s services include appraisals, evaluations, appraisal reviews, desktop appraisals, automated valuation models, broker price opinions, property condition reports, site inspections, property data collection, and hybrid evaluations. Ascribe also provides reconciliation services, end-to-end REO asset management and disposition, REO component servicing and strategy development, and CWCOT services.

“CBAO’s community banks are the backbone of Ohio’s local economies — in supporting these banks, we know we’re supporting each person and each family who lives and works in those communities,” said Kelly Taylor, chief revenue officer for Ascribe. “Ascribe is proud to have the expertise to help each bank reach their goals, the flexibility to adapt to their unique requirements, and an industry-known commitment to the best customer care. We’re honored to serve and support them.”

About Ascribe

Built from six industry leaders in the real estate valuation and inspection segments, Ascribe provides residential and commercial valuation, evaluation, and inspection solutions for lenders and servicers nationwide. The company’s flexible platform offers fully customizable processes to each of its clients, backed by fast, compliant, and reliable results and top-tier service. Ascribe is headquartered in Chicago. For more information about Ascribe, visit https://www.ascribeval.com/.

About Community Bankers Association of Ohio

The Community Bankers Association of Ohio (CBAO) is the financial trade association exclusively representing Ohio’s community bank and thrift institutions. The Community Bankers Association of Ohio is organized to establish and maintain an informed network of independent community banks in the state of Ohio that will have the influence and commitment to effectively serve, protect and promote the interests of its members.

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