Mortgage Loan Underwriter - ON-SITE

JOB SUMMARY Perform detailed review and credit analysis of mortgage loans to ensure the loans meet established underwriting and investor guidelines. Provide a loan decision based on an individual’s credit history, financial position and strength of collateral. This person must have an extensive understanding of Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, FHA, VA, USDA and all investor guidelines. The ability to be approachable and manage work flow is essential.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Perform a complete and thorough underwriting analysis on all mortgage products including calculating all income types (e.g. wage earner, retirement, self-employed), calculating complex financial analysis as needed, analyzing real estate appraisals to determine if collateral is acceptable, analyzing title report and lien information, reviewing all financial statements and reviewing all additional documentation to determine accuracy and compliance with all regulations and investor guidelines prior to approval.

Ensure that all loan files are documented per investor guidelines to ensure marketability.

Verify that all underwriting exceptions are thoroughly documented; review and clear conditions in a timely manner

Develop and maintain a strong understanding of mortgage lending products, policies, processes and required documentation for all Investors, Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, FHA, VA, and USDA.Respond to post-closing, insuring and Investor, Post-Close and Pre-Fund audit reviews in a timely fashion.

Make a sound underwriting decision based on required documentation and satisfactorily communicate loan decision to appropriate parties both orally and/or in writing.

Complete all required data entry into LOS system, UCDP, Early Check, Data Verify and Collateral Underwriter and record appropriate status.

Complete all HMDA status in LOS and provides HMDA report in Quest Soft.

Communicate with Loan Originator and Loan Processor through calls or emails related to loan products, underwriting guidelines, scenarios, file statuses, etc. Request additional information through appropriate timely feedback

Remain current and knowledgeable on internal and external policies and procedures.

Assist in training and providing guidance to all internal and external customers.

Achieve established productivity standards for number of loans underwritten and conditioned

Develop and maintain positive working relationship with coworkers, internal and external clients/business partners and vendors

Responsible for compliance within described area of responsibility

Complete Adverse Action notices when necessary

Perform other duties as requested
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