Mortgage Underwriter

Howard Hanna Mortgage Services/1st Priority Mortgage has an opening for an experienced Mortgage Loan Underwriter
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Reports To: Underwriting Manager FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

only local candidates will be considered- 1 day per week in office requirement

• Underwriting loans from pre-approval to final approval.
• Reviewing approval conditions for accuracy and structure loans according to policy requirements and credit quality.
• Assisting with resolving post-closing issues and quality control audits.
• Other duties as assigned.

• 3+ years’ experience as a mortgage underwriter.
• FHA Direct Endorsement designation is required for consideration (FHA CHUMS )
• VA SAR preferred
• Thorough understanding of underwriting guidelines, policies and procedures of FHA, VA, USDA, Fannie Mae, and Freddie Mac.
• Experience with state bond programs preferred.
• Applicant must be familiar with Desktop Underwriter (DU) and Loan Prospector (LPA);
  Experience with GUS is a plus..
• Proficient with different AUS engines, investor site, FHA Connection, and webLGY.
• Solid track record of success in underwriting FHA, VA, USDA, and Conventional Loans.
• Understanding of how to read and analyze multiple types of underwriting guidelines.
• Ideally, applicant has recently worked in the business within the past 12 months, as current understanding of compliance and regulatory issues is critical.
• Highly disciplined, analytical, independent, entrepreneurial, confident, well-organized self-starter.
• Team-oriented, adaptable, coachable, dependable, with a strong work ethic.

It takes a strong team to build a successful company and if you are interested in taking part in tough challenges to come up with smart solutions, Howard Hanna Mortgage Services/1st Priority Mortgage is the team for you.

Hanna Holdings, Inc. affiliates and assigns are committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment regardless of such factors as race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran's status or disability. The Company abides by all local, state and federal laws and regulations affecting the hiring of employees.