Guideline Specialist

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On-site locations:
LC10989 - 9919 Bridgeport Way SW, Lakewood, WA:
LR47 - US WA Remote time type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Todayjob requisition :
JR02330

Cross Country Mortgage (CCM) is the nation's number one distributed retail mortgage lender with more than 7,000 employees operating over 700 branches and servicing loans across all 50 states, D.C. and Puerto Rico. Our company has been recognized ten times on the Inc. 5000 list of America's fastest-growing private businesses and has received many awards for our standout culture.
** A culture where you can grow!
** CCM has created an exceptional culture driving employee engagement, exceeding employee expectations, and directly impacting company success. At our core, our entrepreneurial spirit empowers every employee to be who they are to help us move forward together. You’ll get unwavering support from all departments and total transparency from the top down.

CCM offers eligible employees a competitive compensation plan and a robust benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, as well as a 401K. We also offer company-provided short-term disability, an employee assistance program, and a wellness program.
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* Position Overview:

** The Income & Guideline Specialist is responsible for providing income calculations and reviews for loans prior to underwriter review. The Income & Guideline Specialist will take initiative and work with others to efficiently and effectively meet turn times and maintain customer satisfaction, while providing accurate income calculations for all specified loan types and products. The Income & Guideline Specialist acts as the central point of contact for Loan Officers and Loan Processors to provide a thorough understanding and calculations of income as supported by the documentation provided.

Types of income to be calculated will be from sources including, but not limited to, self-employment, asset depletion, bank statement qualification, debt-service-ratios, wage earners, other income sources (capital gains, rental income…) etc. The Income & Guideline Specialist must clearly interpret investor guidelines and apply them to the method being used to calculate income for specified investor(s). Income & Guideline Specialist must also articulate these guidelines and provide explanation of the calculations and methods to all applicable parties.

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* Job Responsibilities:

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* • Daily loan support for company employees via a ticketing system, inbound phone calls, email and in person for underwriting/loan scenario-based questions and communication.  
• Review and respond to general income calculation/documentation questions while maintaining thorough knowledge of investor income guidelines.  
• Assist Loan Officers and Loan Processors in calculating income per investor guidelines and specifications.  
• Analyze various underwriting scenarios and suggest potential alternate options with different investors, as needed.  
• Review, analyze and calculate income using complex income documentation, including personal and business tax returns, bank statements, audited/unaudited profit and loss statements, balance sheets, rental income documentation, etc. and provide calculations to be used for qualifying purposes.  
• Analyze and calculate income and determine business liquidity per investor guidelines.  
• Maintain knowledge of IRS income filing forms as they pertain to underwriting qualification – including but not limited to 1040’s, 1120-S, 1065, 1120, as well as all applicable forms/schedules/statements within these documents.  
• Create technical documentation, system documentation, “how to” guides, FAQ’s and self-help references as needed.  
• Track tasks, activities and time spent within the ticketing system and meet expected turn-times.  
• Participate in Underwriting Department, Regional and Sales calls; lead calls as necessary.  
• Assist with training sales or processing staff in areas where they need additional guidance.  
• Collaborate amongst team members and other departments.  
• Maintain a working knowledge of essential underwriting information.  
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