Top 30 Insurance underwriter Jobs in Chantilly, Va

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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Junior Underwriter (VA)
Fintap —McLean, VA
- $58,000 - $65,000 a year
- Full-time
- Bilingual
- Microsoft Excel
- Office
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Indirect Lending Underwriter
Northwest Federal Credit Union —Herndon, VA
- $80,720 - $137,248 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Customer service
- Mid-level
- Office
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
Mortgage Underwriter - AI Trainer
DataAnnotation —McLean, VA
- $50 - $100 an hour
- Part-time
- Remote
- English
- Mid-level
- Master's degree
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Mortgage Underwriter - AI Trainer
DataAnnotation —Chantilly, VA
- $50 - $100 an hour
- Part-time
- Remote
- English
- Mid-level
- Master's degree
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Underwriter
Temple View Capital LLC —Bethesda, MD
- $80,000 - $90,000 a year
- Full-time
- Research
- Mid-level
- Office
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
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PGIM Real Estate -Agency Underwriter
Prudential —Arlington, VA
- $120,000 - $140,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Mid-level
- Office
- Analysis skills
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Disability insurance
6d
Underwriter
World Bank Group —Washington, DC
- 5 years
- Office
- Finance
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
Multi-Lines Insurance Underwriter
Loudoun Mutual Insurance Co. —Waterford, VA
- $78,861 - $98,198 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- Microsoft Outlook
- High school
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
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6d
Agency Underwriter – Affordable/Conventional
Northmarq —Washington, DC
- $57.69 an hour
- Extended hours
- Microsoft Excel
- Data analysis skills
- Mid-level
- Paid parental leave
- Health insurance
PGIM Real Estate -Agency Underwriter
PGIM —Arlington, VA
- $120,000 - $140,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Mid-level
- Office
- Analysis skills
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Disability insurance
6d
Commercial Underwriting Assistant (New York Hybrid | Remote Outside NY)
First American Title Insurance Co —Washington, DC
- $23.37 - $31.15 an hour
- Full-time
- Remote
- Customer service
- Mid-level
- High school diploma or GED
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Health insurance
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Captives Underwriter
The Hartford —Alexandria, VA
- $124,000 - $199,800 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Sales
- Customer service
- Office
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
Senior Underwriter
United Educators —Bethesda, MD
- $122,000 - $144,000 a year
- Hybrid work
- Office
- 8 years
- Business development
- Profit sharing
- Health savings account
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17h
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
Underwriting Counsel
Stewart Title Guaranty Company —Washington, DC
- $130,588.32 - $217,647.19 a year
- Online Application
- Bachelor's degree
- Mentoring
- Senior level
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Health insurance
Title Insurance | Commercial Underwriting Talent | Remote
Godot Consulting Group —Washington, DC
- Full-time
- Remote
- Mid-level
- 3 years
- Analysis skills
- AD&D insurance
- Health insurance
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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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Real Estate Professional Liability Underwriter
Marsh —Bethesda, MD
- $65,300 - $139,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- 5 years
- Office
- Analysis skills
- Health insurance
- 401(k)

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Senior Government Underwriter - FHA & VA

First Heritage Mortgage -
Fairfax, VA

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Job Details

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

Benefits

Health savings account
Health insurance
Dental insurance
401(k)
Flexible spending account
Paid time off
Employee assistance program
Vision insurance
401(k) matching
Life insurance
Referral program

Qualifications

Written communication
Clear verbal communication
Underwriting guidelines adherence
Underwriting
Federal Housing Administration (FHA) loans
Credit risk assessment
Fair Housing regulations
Appraisal review
Housing and Urban Development (HUD) regulations
Consumer lending analysis in risk and credit
High school diploma or GED
Analysis skills
Attention to detail
Industry knowledge of financial regulations
Document review
Organizational skills
Credit report review
FHA Direct Endorsement Certification
Collateral evaluation (loan underwriting)
Verification (borrower information)
Credit report analysis
Veterans Affairs (VA) loans
Encompass
Time management

Full Job Description

Position Summary:

The Senior Government 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.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $85,000.00 - $110,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Health savings account
Life insurance
Paid time off
Referral program
Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

Do you have active FHA Direct Endorsement (DE) and/or VA SAR/LAPP designation in good standing?
Do you have knowledge of Encompass Loan Origination System?

Experience:

FHA and VA residential mortgage underwriting : 5 years (Required)

Ability to Commute:

Fairfax, VA 22030 (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Fairfax, VA 22030

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