Top 44 Underwriting senior underwriter Jobs in Fairfax, Va

Underwriting - Senior Underwriter
First Heritage Mortgage —Fairfax, VA
- $85,000 - $110,000 a year
- Full-time
- Analysis skills
- Quality control
- Mentoring
- Paid parental leave
- Health savings account
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Senior Government Underwriter - FHA & VA
First Heritage Mortgage —Fairfax, VA
- $85,000 - $110,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Background check
- High school diploma or GED
- Analysis skills
- Health savings account
- Health insurance
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Senior Field Risk Engineer
AIG PC Global Services, Inc. —Washington, DC
- $110,300 - $125,000 a year
- Email
- Construction site
- Office
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Health insurance
- Tuition reimbursement
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Senior Insurance Loss Control Consultant
Alexander & Schmidt —Washington, DC
- From $35 an hour
- Writing skills
- Organizational skills
- Computer skills
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Captives Underwriter
The Hartford —Alexandria, VA
- $124,000 - $199,800 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Sales
- Customer service
- Office
Senior Underwriting Analyst
Berkadia —Chevy Chase, MD
- $85,000 - $100,000 a year
- Hybrid work
- Management
- Writing skills
- Mentoring
- Paid parental leave
- Tuition reimbursement
Senior Commercial Underwriter
Burke & Herbert Bank & Trust —Alexandria, VA
- $70,000 - $130,000 a year
- 5 years
- Computer literacy
- Research
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Senior Production Underwriter
Berkley —Washington, DC
- $100,000 - $150,000 a year
- Full-time
- Remote
- 5 years
- Business development
- Analysis skills
- Profit sharing
- Health insurance
Multifamily Underwriting Professional – Affordable Housing
Freddie Mac —McLean, VA
- $108,000 - $160,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Word
- Data analysis skills
- Mid-level
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Multifamily Senior Underwriter (Targeted Affordable Housing)
Freddie Mac —McLean, VA
- $131,000 - $197,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Word
- Finance
- Bachelor's degree
Analyst, Specialty Underwriting and Portfolio Management - Corporate & Sponsor Lending
Capital One —McLean, VA
- Email
- Military
- Mid-level
- Office
- Health insurance
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Senior Credit Underwriter
Bank of America —North Bethesda, MD
- $89,000 - $187,500 a year
- Full-time
- 7 years
- Bachelor of Science
- Writing skills
Contract Surety Underwriter - CorSo (Midlothian VA, Wash. DC), Washington D.C. (DC, US)
Swiss Re —Washington, DC
- $156,000 - $234,000 a year
- Contract
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Word
- Office
- Finance
CDA LENDING AND RISK ANALYST SENIOR II (078523) (Underwriter)
State of Maryland - DHCD - Div of Dev Finance - Housing Dev Program —Lanham, MD
- $93,138 - $146,883 a year
- Online Application
- CPA
- High school
- Military
- Opportunities for advancement
- Flexible schedule
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CRE RM Analyst
Capital One —McLean, VA
- Email
- Military
- Data analysis skills
- Mid-level
- Health insurance
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Director, Sr UW
Newmark —McLean, VA
- Full-time
- 3 years
- Finance
- Bachelor's degree
Full Stack Senior Software Engineer AI/ML- Underwriting Experience
GEICO —Bethesda, MD
- $100,000 - $215,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Computer science
- Azure
- Computer Science
Senior Associate, Investments
Anchor Health Properties —Arlington, VA
- Microsoft Excel
- Mid-level
- Office
- Health savings account
- Disability insurance
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Underwriter
World Bank Group —Washington, DC
- 5 years
- Office
- Finance
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
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Senior Underwriter, Political Risk
National Union Fire Insurance Company of Pittsburgh, Pa. —Washington, DC
- $120,000 - $150,000 a year
- Email
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Office
- Health insurance
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Underwriting - Senior Underwriter

First Heritage Mortgage -
Fairfax, VA

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Job Details

Full-time
$85,000 - $110,000 a year

Benefits

Paid parental leave
Health savings account
AD&D insurance
Disability insurance
Flexible spending account
Paid time off
Parental leave
Employee assistance program

Qualifications

Confidential information handling
Underwriting guidelines adherence
Federal Housing Administration (FHA) loans
Credit risk assessment
Housing and Urban Development (HUD) regulations
Regulatory compliance
Consumer lending analysis in risk and credit
Industry knowledge of financial regulations
Data interpretation
Document review
Credit report review
Credit report analysis
Veterans Affairs (VA) loans
Legal compliance

Full Job Description

Join the First Heritage Mortgage Team
We’re just as committed to our employees as we are to our customers. As a growing leader in the mortgage industry, we are actively seeking creative, driven individuals to provide the highest level of service and forward-looking solutions.
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The Senior Underwriter is responsible for reviewing and rendering credit decisions on FHA, VA,
Conventional, and Non-Agency residential mortgage loan applications, ensuring full compliance with First Heritage
Mortgage LLC, investor, and agency guidelines. This role requires expert-level knowledge of HUD and VA policies, strong
risk assessment skills, and the ability to apply overlays consistently. The Senior Government Underwriter will utilize active
FHA Direct Endorsement (DE) and/or VA SAR/LAPP authority to review credit, income, assets, and collateral, making
sound credit decisions while mentoring junior underwriting staff and supporting complex loan scenarios.

Responsibilities and Duties
Underwriting & Decisioning

Review and validate credit, property, income, asset, and employment documentation for FHA, VA, USDA, and

applicable state housing programs.

Apply HUD Handbook 4000.1, VA Lender’s Handbook, investor overlays, and company guidelines to ensure

compliance.

Utilize DE and/or SAR authority to approve, suspend, counter-offer, or decline loan files.
Review and analyze appraisals for accuracy, completeness, and acceptability under FHA and VA requirements.
Identify and address red flags for potential fraud or misrepresentation.

Collaboration & Communication

Prepare clear, concise underwriting summaries outlining the credit decision rationale.
Communicate conditions and decisions effectively to Loan Officers, Processors, and other stakeholders.
Support escalated scenarios and complex guideline interpretation requests.

File Management & Quality Control

Review resubmissions and clear conditions to issue final approvals.
Maintain quality underwriting standards to minimize audit findings and repurchase risk.
Stay informed on guideline, regulatory, and compliance changes, ensuring timely application in daily work.

Mentorship & Leadership Support

Provide guidance and training to less experienced underwriters and processing staff.
Contribute to internal underwriting policy updates and procedural improvements.

Qualifications
Required Skills/Abilities

Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
Proven ability to document clear, defensible underwriting decisions.
High attention to detail and strong analytical capabilities.
Expertise in credit, income, and asset evaluation for FHA and VA lending.
Proficiency in reviewing personal and business tax returns for income calculation.
In-depth knowledge of underwriting policies, investor guidelines, and current regulatory requirements.
Professional judgment to handle confidential borrower information with integrity.
Strong time management and organizational skills to meet volume and turn-time goals.

Education/Experience Requirements

Minimum 5+ years recent FHA and VA residential mortgage underwriting experience.
Active FHA Direct Endorsement (DE) and/or VA SAR/LAPP designation in good standing required.
Experience underwriting USDA and state housing finance/bond programs preferred (Virginia Housing, Maryland

Housing, etc.)

Experience in a high-volume retail mortgage environment strongly preferred.
Knowledge of Encompass Loan Origination System preferred.

What’s In It For Me:

Access to competitively priced, high-quality health care options through Aetna, MetLife and EyeMed, along with employer-paid Short Term and Long Term disability, basic life and AD&D insurance (including employee-paid life, Legal Resources, and Aflac supplemental options)
Plan for the future by investing in a 401(K), with up to $4K employer match, invest even more with our Health Savings Account (HSA)
Put your family first with Flexible Spending Account (FSA) for dependent care
12 weeks of paid maternity leave through our Short-Term Disability Plan
Receive well-rounded wellness benefits, including free and low-cost mental health resources and support services through our Employee Assistance Program
Rest and relax with Paid Time Off (increases with tenure)
Protect yourself from identity theft or travel mishaps with our no-cost coverage
Get access to your paycheck early with an advanced pay option through Dayforce Wallet

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underwriting senior underwriter jobs in fairfax, va

Underwriting - Senior Underwriter

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