Responsibilities include: " Review credit and appraisal documentation submitted and re-compute calculations, as required, to verify accuracy.
" Review conforming conventional loans with limited risk and make decisions; act as a credit examiner for FHA/VA and jumbo loans requiring second signature by Senior Underwriter or Regional Underwriting Manager.
" Offer alternative ways to make loan work to underwriting signer.
" Make a loan decision with minimal supervision, based on the credit employment and income stability, as well as the property, based on the appraisal submitted.
" Communicate decisions promptly and thoroughly.
" Review corporate memos to keep current with changes in underwriting standards and maintain up to date information.
" Respond to Internal Audit inquiries.
" Remains responsive to customer needs.
" Maintains goals set by region.
" Maintains a good attitude.
" Maintains consistency.
" Assists with post-closing problems.
Skills:
Requirements include:
" High School graduate; College Degree desirable, or commensurate experience.
" Conventional loan underwriting experience a must.
" Strong working experience with FNMA and FHA underwriting guidelines.
" DE Certified a must
" DU/LP and conventional experience.
" Familiarity with private investors and private mortgage insurance guidelines.
" Ability to make independent decisions.
" Professional verbal and written communication skills.
" Direct Endorsement certification a must!
" Minimum five years underwriting experience in all types of loans or four years underwriting conventional loans.
" Strong time management skills.