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Mortgage Underwriter

Remote / Online - Candidates ideally in
New York, New York County, New York, 10261, USA
Listing for: Altisource
Remote/Work from Home position
Listed on 2026-10-19
Job specializations:
  • Finance & Banking
    Underwriter, Banking & Finance, Mortgage Loan Originator / Advisor
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 36.5 USD Hourly USD 36.50 HOUR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Location: New York

Job Description

About Altisource Altisourceisaleadingproviderofintegratedservicesandtechnologyforthemortgageandrealestateindustries .Oursolutionssupportthefullmortgagelifecycle,fromoriginationsthroughservicing,helpingclientsmanagerisk,maintain compliance,andscaleefficiently.

With innovation,service excellence,andregulatoryintegrityatourcore,wedelivertechnology-enabledsolutionsthatsolvecomplexbusinesschallengesacrosstheindustry.

The Role

AltisourceisseekinganexperiencedHECM(Home Equity Conversion Mortgage )
Underwritertospportourgrowingreversemortgageoriginationplatform.

Inthisrole,youwillberesponsibleforunderwritingFHA-insuredreversemortgageloans,ensuringcompliancewithHUDguidelines,investor requirements,andinternalcreditandoperationalstandards.

TheidealcandidatewillpossessstrongknowledgeofHECMunderwriting,propertyeligibilityrequirements,incomeandfinancialassessmentanalysis,andqualitycontrolprocessesnecessaryforsuccessfulloandeliveryandinsurability.

What You’ll Do
  • Review,analyze,andunderwriteHECMloanfilesinaccordancewithHUD,FHA,investor,andcompanyunderwritingguidelines.
  • Completecomprehensivefinancialassessments,including income,assets,liabilities,residualincomecalculations,andpropertychargeevaluations.
  • Evaluateborrowereligibility,occupancy requirements,andcounselingcompliancerequirementsforreversemortgages.
  • ReviewappraisalsandcollateraldocumentationtoensurepropertyeligibilityandcompliancewithFHAandinvestorstandards.
  • Analyzetitlecommitments,propertyownershipstructures,trusts,life estates,andothervestingscenarioscommonlyassociatedwithHECMtransactions.
  • Identifyandclearlycommunicateunderwritingconditions,documentation deficiencies,andriskfactorstoprocessingteams,Client Relationship Managers ,andloanoriginators.
  • EnsureloansmeetFHAinsurabilityrequirementsandinvestorsalabilitystandardswhilemaintainingestablishedproductivityandservice-level expectations.
  • Maintainthoroughandaccurateloandocumentationtosupportregulatorycompliance,audit readiness,andqualityassurancerequirements.
  • InterpretandapplyHUDMortgagee

    Letters,FHApolicyupdates,andinvestoroverlaystounderwritingdecisions.
  • Collaboratewithfulfillment,processing,closing,andqualitycontrolteamstofacilitateefficientloanclosingsandexceptionalclientservice.
  • Support post-underwriting reviews,loan audits,andqualitycontrolinitiativesasneeded.
  • Maintaincurrentknowledgeofreversemortgageregulations,FHA/HUD requirements,andindustrybestpractices.
What You Bring

Minimum3+yearsofmortgageunderwritingexperience,withdirectHECM/reversemortgageunderwritingexperiencestronglypreferred.

StrongworkingknowledgeofFHAHECMunderwritingguidelines,HUD regulations,andreversemortgageprogramrequirements.

Experienceperformingfinancialassessmentsandresidualincomeanalysesforreversemortgageborrowers.

Proficiencyreviewingandinterpreting:

FHAConnectionHERMIT®orequivalentreversemortgageoriginationsystems

Reverse

Vision(RV Exchange) orsimilarHECMplatforms Automatedvaluationandappraisalreviewtools Knowledge of :

HUD Mortgagee

LettersFHApropertyeligibilityrequirements Titleandvestingreview Trustand Powerof Attorney documentation Non -borrowingspouserequirements

Lifeexpectancyset-asides(LESA)
AbilitytoidentifyandmitigateunderwritingriskwhilemaintainingcompliancewithFHAinsurabilitystandards.

Strongunderstandingofmortgagefraudprevention,compliance controls,andqualityassuranceprocesses.

Excellentwrittenandverbalcommunicationskillswiththeabilitytoclearlyarticulateunderwritingdecisionsandconditions.

Strongorganizationalskillsandabilitytomanageahigh-volumepipelinewhilemaintainingqualityandservicestandards.

Highattentiontodetail,sound judgment,andacompliance-focused mindset.

Preferred Qualifications
  • DEUnderwriterdesignationorFHAunderwritingexperience.
  • Priorexperienceunderwritingproprietaryreversemortgageproductswithin the past 6 months.
  • Experienceinadelegatedunderwritingenvironment.
  • Familiaritywithsecondarymarketdeliveryrequirementsandinvestoroverlays.
  • Previousexperiencesupportinghigh-volumemortgagefulfillmentoperations.
Why Join Altisource

Opportunitytoworkwithaleadingproviderofmortgagetechnologyandfulfilmentsolutions.

Collaborativeandperformance-driven culture.

Exposuretoadiverseclientportfolioandnationallendingprograms.

Competitivecompensationandbenefitspackage.

Opportunitiesforprofessionaldevelopmentandcareergrowth.

Additional Information

The PERKS OF WORKING AT ALTISOURCE

Work Environment

100% remote position - US Based candidates only

Compensation

The expected pay range for this role is $36.50 per hour, depending on experience, skills, and qualifications. Actual compensation may vary based on…

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