Remote Mortgage Underwriter

Description

To evaluate and underwrite all mortgage loan types offered by the client according to specific state and federal requirements to limit the risk exposure to the client's mortgage portfolio.

Skills

Underwriting, mortgage, loans, appraisal, equity, debt to income rations

Description

To evaluate and underwrite all mortgage loan types offered by the client according to specific state and federal requirements to limit the risk exposure to the client's mortgage portfolio.

 Skills

Underwriting, mortgage, loans, appraisal, equity, debt to income rations

No time off during training period.

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Title:

Real Estate Lending - Specialist / Mortgage Underwriter

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Start Date:

8/17/2026

+ Shift (Time): 8:00am - 4:30pm (local time)

+ Overtime:
Overtime will be available when there is a business need

+ Fully Remote

Job Description:

+ Per the Business Unit:
Applicants must have UW experience. Experience in Equity Underwriting would be beneficial as well, but this can be trained if they have UW experience.

Job Description:

+ Extensive Mortgage Underwriting or Loan Processing experience. Analyze loans to make a valid recommendation.

+ True underwriting experience, calculating income and/or VA SAR ability.

+ Ability to do a manual underwrite

+ The system pulls red flags to deny loans; ex. Credit, income liabilities etc. they get about 300-400 per day. This team would manage that specific case load, identify which ones have the potential to clear and pass it along to a higher-level UW.

+ Review collected documentation against company, NCUA, USPAP and all other relevant industry loan acceptance guidelines

+ Review contracts related to real estate, such as age restrictions, HOAs, etc.

+ Work closely and collaborate with loan originator and processor to ensure all appropriate data is obtained

+ Collaborate with Mortgage leadership and participate in mentoring sessions for Mortgage Processors, Mortgage Closers, and Mortgage Loan Officers

+ Maintain current knowledge of all company mortgage products and any changes to guidelines by company, investor, or government agencies that impact the processing of mortgage loan products

Additional Skills &

Qualifications:

· Must have at least 1 year of Mortgage Underwriting experience

· Knowledgeable of the Mortgage Industry

· Familiar with agency guidelines i.e. Fannie, Freddie, VA

· Ability to quickly adjust

· Quick decision making

· Comfortable with conditions, especially DU conditions

· Familiar with/ability to calculate income

· Experience reviewing C 's

· Experience in a production-based environment

Top Skills Details:

Conventional, FHA, VA, desktop underwriter/processing experience (certifications are preferred, not required )

Work environment:

Remote

Pay range listed is based on years of experience

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Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Atlanta, GA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $22.02 - $39.93/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:  - Medical, dental & vision
- Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital  - 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
- Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)  - Short and long-term disability
- Health Spending Account (HSA)  - Transportation benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Atlanta,GA.

Final date to receive applications

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 8, 2026.

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