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Underwriter - Remote (DE and SAR required)

Remote:

Full Remote

Contract:

Full time

Salary:

85 - 95K yearly

Experience:

Mid-level (2-5 years)

Work from:

Texas (USA), United States

Offer summary

Qualifications:

Three years mortgage underwriting experience required., Two years of FHA and VA loan experience required., Knowledge of regulatory requirements required., High school diploma or equivalent required., Some college preferred..

Key responsabilities:

Review loan applications for various loan types.
Communicate with loan originators about loan status.
Maintain a pipeline of loans meeting service agreements.
Ensure compliance with loan program requirements.
Perform other assigned duties.

Benchmark Mortgage (NMLS #2143) Financial Services SME https://benchmark.us/

501 - 1000 Employees

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Job description

Description

Position Overview:

Benchmark’s core values include Excellence, which means doing things exceptionally well. Our Underwriters uphold this core value reviewing loan applications and supporting documentation to assess financial risk during the mortgage application process.

Ideal candidates for this position will be experienced in underwriting conventional, FHA, VA, and USDA loans, highly detail-oriented with data analysis skills, and excellent communication skills.

Essential Functions of the Role:

Review loan applications and supporting documentation for conventional, FHA, VA, and USDA loans to evaluate whether the loan should be approved/denied.
Communicate with loan originators and processors regarding loan status, approvals, suspensions, denials, and conditions.
Maintain a pipeline of loans adhering to posted service level agreements.
Remain current on loan program requirements and company policies and review documents for compliance.
Other duties as assigned.

Essential Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

Knowledge of regulatory requirements (RESPA, TILA, etc.)
Highly detail-oriented
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Excellent organizational skills
Ability to work across organizational boundaries
Strong decision-making skills
Advanced problem-solving capabilities
Strong critical thinking skills

Experience Requirements:

Three years mortgage underwriting experience required.
Two years of underwriting FHA and VA loans required.
National bond program experience preferred.

Education/Licensing Requirements:

High school diploma or equivalent required. Some college preferred.

Working Conditions:

Fast-paced environment.
Requires normal vision (corrected) both close and distant.
Requires normal hearing levels (corrected).
Requires working at a desk to use a phone and computer for extended periods of time.
Requires sitting, bending.
Works effectively with frequent interruptions.
Lifting requirements of 10 lbs. occasionally.
Minimal travel <5%.

Compensation range: $85,000 - $95,000