Job Description
As a Retail Mortgage Underwriter, you’ll deliver strategic impact by making sound credit decisions that protect portfolio quality while keeping files moving. This role exists to apply ownership of risk, guideline adherence, and borrower outcomes across residential mortgage loans. Daily duties include the below:
-Underwrite loan files to granted authority in line with investor, GSE, and FHA/VA requirements
-Review applications, income/asset documentation, appraisal and title to confirm accuracy, completeness, and compliance
-Evaluate income, credit, equity, and layered risk; flag red flags and potential misrepresentation
-Validate AUS findings and data integrity; clear conditions and document support
-Partner with Loan Officers/Relationship Managers on guideline interpretation and file questions
-Stay current on investor/regulatory updates impacting underwriting
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Required Skills & Experience
-Bachelor's degree preferred
-Adherence to established policies and procedures pertinent to the position which include but are not limited to BSA, Privacy, CRA and Safeguarding Customer Information
-3-4+ years residential mortgage underwriting; strong conventional conforming background
-Knowledge of 203K and Homestyle; working knowledge of Encompass
-Strong written/verbal communication; able to meet deadlines under pressure
Benefit packages for this role will start on the 1st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.