As head of product development and strategy at First American Data & Analytics, Chris Flynn is responsible for the design and implementation of new technology solutions and enhancements that reduce risk and improve efficiency within the mortgage, title and valuation sectors. An industry veteran with more than 20 years of experience, Flynn leads a team of 60+ analysts, product leaders, data scientists and marketers who have brought to market industry-leading valuation, fraud/verification and property research tools that are used in roughly half of all U.S. mortgage market originations.
During Flynn’s tenure as head of product and strategy, the company has made significant strides in innovation and product development. It introduced the Procision AVM Suite, a cutting-edge automated valuation model that leverages advanced machine learning to deliver exceptional accuracy for lenders, marketers and website developers. Flynn also led the expansion of FraudGuard, adding modules like undisclosed debt monitoring, senior lien review, and military status verification.
The company launched the First American Data & Analytics HPI Report, the most current barometer of nationwide home prices, reporting up to four weeks ahead of any other major index and segmented by price tiers. Additionally, Flynn spearheaded updates to the ACI appraisal offerings, aligning with appraisal modernization efforts and integrating AI solutions to automate discrepancy detection. Enhancements were also made to DataTree, the company’s property research tool, providing new automation and advanced search features. Moreover, First American introduced CovenantGuard, an AI-driven solution that scans for restrictive covenants in property documents, now being utilized by a major California county to comply with state regulations.
Name:
Chris Flynn
Title:
Head of Product and Strategy
Company Name:
First American Data & Analytics
