Service 1st Valuation and Settlement Services, Inc., a national appraisal management firm based in Pittsburgh, has joined the Ellie Mae Network, according to an announcement Monday.

Connectivity to the network is integrated in Ellie Mae’s Encompass360 management software, which is used by

mortgage bankers, mortgage brokers, community banks, credit unions, and national and regional lenders across the nation. As a result of this integration, Service 1st will be available as an independent appraiser on the Ellie Mae Network and available to all users of Encompass360.

Committed to developing the highest level of customer service in the appraisal management industry, Service 1st said it is thrilled to have the opportunity to continually service its clients by offering another Home Valuation Code of Conduct and Federal Housing Administration-approved solution within the Encompass 360 Software.

“Service 1st is committed to achieving superior customer service by delivering fast, reliable, efficient, and service-oriented appraisal management, and by joining the Ellie Mae Network, it only strengthens our abilities,” said Mark Oliver, Service 1st CEO and president. “As Service 1st grows we look forward to expanding our offering by utilizing the custom technology integration offered by Ellie Mae within the next 12 months.”