US Mortgage Underwriter
Remotive
Remote
•2 hours ago
•No application
About
- Evaluate mortgage loan applications to determine the applicant's creditworthiness, income stability, and ability to repay the loan.
- Review financial documents such as pay stubs, tax returns, bank statements, and credit reports to assess the applicant's financial situation accurately.
- Verify the accuracy and completeness of all information provided in the loan application.
- Analyze the risk associated with each loan application based on factors such as credit history, debt-to-income ratio, employment stability, and property appraisal.
- Identify potential risks and assess the likelihood of default, ensuring compliance with lending regulations and internal policies.
- Ensure that all mortgage loan applications adhere to regulatory requirements, including those set by government agencies such as Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, FHA, and VA.
- Interpret and apply lending guidelines, policies, and procedures to make informed decisions on loan approvals or rejections.
- Communicate effectively with loan officers, processors, and other stakeholders to gather additional information, clarify discrepancies, or request documentation necessary for underwriting.
- Provide clear and timely updates to loan originators and applicants regarding the status of their loan applications and any additional requirements.
- Make informed decisions on whether to approve, deny, or conditionally approve mortgage loan applications based on thorough analysis and risk assessment.
- Document reasons for approval or denial decisions and ensure accuracy and consistency in underwriting decisions.
- Conduct quality assurance reviews to ensure the accuracy and integrity of underwriting decisions and documentation.
- Identify areas for process improvement and contribute to the development of best practices within the underwriting department.
- Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, economics, or a related field preferred.
- 5+ years of previous experience in mortgage underwriting.
- Strong understanding of mortgage lending regulations, guidelines, and compliance requirements.
- Excellent analytical skills with the ability to evaluate complex financial information.
- Attention to detail and accuracy in reviewing loan applications and documentation.
- Effective communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to interact professionally with internal and external stakeholders.
- Proficiency in using underwriting software and mortgage industry tools.
- Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment while managing multiple priorities and meeting deadlines.
- Income calculations, for example W2, bonus, commission, OT, Schedule C, Schedule E, 1120, 1120S, 1065
- Comfortable with AUS findings
- Income calculations for non-QM lenders: DSCR, Bank Statements, Asset Depletion, etc.
- Above market salary
- HMO on Day 1 for principal and two dependents
- Government-mandated benefits
- Performance-based Incentives
- Quarterly Company Events
- 1,000 PHP De Minimis
- Equipment and software provided
