Underwriter

• Underwriting Government, Conventional (Fannie Mae/Freddie Mac) Loans.
• Ensures loans approved are salable and conform to applicable investor and insurer guidelines.
• Keeping up with the most recent investor and insurer guidelines/programs.
• Adhering to company policy and procedures
• Analyzing borrower income (all income types), assets and credit/liabilities documentation.
• Calculating simple and complex income types.
• Ensuring loans within the assigned pipeline close timely
• Ensure assigned company Key Risk Indicator (KRI) and Key Performance Indicator (KPI) metrics are met.
• Reviewing and solving complex loan issues
• Developing and cultivating great working relationships with sales, processing, underwriting, closing, secondary and compliance teams and leaders
• Researching and responding timely to internal Quality Assurance and Quality Control reviews
• Report material process and policy infractions/gaps to Underwriting Leadership.
• An Underwriter reports directly to an Underwriting Manager.

• Current VA SAR Designation
• 2+ years of new mortgage underwriting experience.
• Excellent working knowledge of FNMA, FHLMC guidelines
• Deep knowledge of federal and state laws (e.g., TRID, TILA, ECOA and HMDA)
• Sound technical skills with the aptitude to learn/navigate loan origination software and other technologies
• Able to write correspondence and to effectively present information to peers, borrowers and in some cases clients.
• Able to read and interpret various loan documents such as promissory notes, agency/investor and legal directives and other loan documents.
• Able to define problems, collect data, establish facts and provide information to resolve the situation.
• Able to work well under pressure, meet multiple and sometimes competing deadlines.
• Able to apply basic math; calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions and percentages.
• Basic computer skills required: word processing, email, and mortgage software.

• 2- 3 yrs of Ellie Mae Encompass Loan Origination System Experience
• Microsoft Excel proficiency

• Facilitate an excellent working relationship with internal and external customers by developing and maintaining respect, communicating effectively and providing excellent customer service.
• Maintain a high level of integrity, confidentiality, and trust.
• Effectively problem solve by using judgment based upon knowledge of existing management policies and departmental practices and procedures.
• Meet established productivity, loan quality and task management standards.
• Ensure confidentiality of client records.
• Demonstrate a commitment to the Company Culture.
• Respond to phone calls and emails within the same workday.

• Able to navigate a standard office environment (remotely and/or in office)

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Location(s)

Remote / Work-from-home, USA

Benefits

Current VA SAR designation; 2+ years mortgage underwriting experience; knowledge of FNMA/FHLMC guidelines and federal/state laws (TRID, TILA, ECOA, HMDA); basic computer skills; ability to work under pressure.

Key Responsibilities

• underwriting loan applications
• analyzing borrower income
• managing loan pipeline

Skills & Tools

Ellie Mae Encompass, Microsoft Excel

Job Details

• Category: Finance and Accounting
• Seniority: Mid Level
• Commitment: Full Time
• Workplace: Remote — United States
• Languages: English

Benefits

• 401k matching
• Generous paid time off
• Retirement plan

About Jet HomeLoans

A national mortgage lender providing services to customers and business partners. — Industry: Finance