This position is responsible for the timely and accurate analysis and evaluation of loan applications based on a borrower's credit, employment, income, financial data, and asset profile, along with the appraisal report, and investor guidelines. An underwriter makes sound decisions that mitigate risk to the company, adhere to quality standards, and maximize the borrower's chances of obtaining and sustaining homeownership.
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DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES are as follows.
Responsible for underwriting a minimum of 4 new loans per day for government underwriters and 6 new loans per day for conventional underwriters (or as applicable to daily assigned tasks) while minimizing any risk to the company by thoroughly analyzing a borrower’s income, credit, assets, ratios and the collateral to ensure compliance with our investors, agencies, HUD, VA, USDA or HFAs, as applicable.
Maintain 24-48 hour turn times.
Responsible for clearing UTC conditions within 24 hours.
Responsible for making counter offers on loans that do not conform to products under which they were originated.
Responsible for remaining updated on all investors, agency, FHA, VA, and UHM guideline changes along with any overlays.
Ensure the accuracy of all necessary criteria for specific loan types, products, rates, applicable documentation, and data.
Maintain quality control ratings within company standards.
Attend seminars to keep abreast of current market trends and developments.
Sit in on roundtables when needed.
Listen in on departmental huddles.
Assist Account Executives, Broker Partners, and NDC clients, as applicable, with scenarios and explain any conditions that are not clear to them.
Assist in the development of new Underwriters, Broker Coordinators, and Condition Underwriters.
Additional responsibilities as required.
3+ years of experience as an Underwriter and complete knowledge of the mortgage business
Experience with Non QM/ FHA/ VA/ USDA/ Agency loans
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience preferred
Strong analytical skills, especially in credit and risk, along with decision making skills
Effective interpersonal skills and technical report writing skills.
Knowledge of Encompass LOS a plus
Adaptability and flexibility
Ability to multi-task and meet strict deadlines.
Comfortable using financial/ quantitative data.
This employer participates in E-Verify. If hired, the employer will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.
Union Home Mortgage Corp. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
