Senior Underwriter – Home Lending

Role Overview

• Underwrite residential first mortgage files (conventional FNMA, FHLMC. Government, FHA/VA
• Bond).
• Diverse portfolio including CRA throughout bank footprint.
• Confidence in underwriting risk-based portfolio product set from our Wealth Management Group.
• Underwrite file from initial decision to clear-to-close, utilizing mortgage software in a paperless environment.
• Adhere to all department service level standards for communication, production, and turn-time.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Three or more years of mortgage underwriting experience in the 1st mortgage arena (includes FHMA and FHLMC)
• Must have recent underwriting experience with all conventional/government lending agencies
• Must obtain DE (Direct Endorsement) Designation within a timeframe established by management
• Underwriting experience with VA/FHA/USDA preferred
• FHA Direct Endorsement and VA LAPP Authority preferred
• Proven ability to analyze and underwrite complex loan structure, including self-employed borrowers, investment properties, construction loans and all expanded approvals
• Strong cash flow analysis skills reviewing complex personal and business tax returns, P-L statements and financial statements
• Experience with risk accountability, law and regulation compliance and audit/regulatory examination response
• Proficient with loan origination software, Desktop Underwriter and Loan Prospector
• Extensive knowledge of all standard mortgage loan documents including, but not limited to: appraisals, title reports, income verification, purchase contracts, lease agreements, trusts, warranty deeds, etc.
• Understanding of rate sheets and product profile pricing/criteria in relation to credit decisions
• Ability to accurately interpret, apply and explain policy/procedures to both internal and external customers
• Ability to work in a high volume environment with minimal supervision, while maintaining production service levels
• Strong analytical skills with attention to detail
• Customer service oriented
• Ability to multi-task while maintaining a high level of flexibility

Benefits

• Supportive environment that offers autonomy, customer service and a commitment to doing it right.