Job Description
JOB DESCRIPTION AND SPECIFICATION FOR MORTGAGE UNDERWRITER
Loan Setup SME* Completes a thorough analysis of loan files to determine compliance with company, investor, and FHA/VA guidelines.
* Develop and maintain knowledge of multiple loan product guidelines for quick and accurate answers
* Accurately calculate borrower's income and debt-to-income ratios.
* Analyzes credit, income, tax returns, assets and appraisals; determine the borrower's credit worthiness and ability to repay the loan as agreed for the terms requested
Mitigates bank risk by conducting a thorough and prudent review of each loan file; dispositions loans within bank issued underwriting authority limit
* Evaluates the entire credit package and collateral for residential mortgage loans and ultimately ensures an "investment" quality loan product.
* Checks accuracy of all calculations and data integrity. - Completion of all required underwriting worksheets
* Assists with the training of new underwriters. - Recommends the loan disposition to underwriting manager for loan amounts in excess of authority limitation.
* Maintains company standard for productivity level and complies with company policy of 48 hour underwriting turnaround time and 24 hour turnaround time for clearing conditions.
* Strives to meet 4 decisions/day within allotted time - Communicates decision on loans to appropriate parties both verbally and in writing.
* Maintains underwriting activity logs and provides monthly underwriting report to underwriting manager.
* Available to processors and correspondents for general guideline interpretations and questions on specific loan files.
* Responds to post closing reviews and audits in a timely fashion.
* Performs related duties, as directed by Underwriting or Operations Manager.
Education: * Graduate
Required Knowledge* Excellent Communication & Email Skills
* Basic mathematical knowledge; ability to add, subtract, divide and multiply.
* Knowledge of personal computers and applicable software. (Microsoft Office, Point, and Excel).
Experience Required* 3+ years' experience as an Underwriter in a similar model including multi-state experience.
* Experience with both refinance & purchase preferred.
* Strong working knowledge of FNMA, FHLMC and Government Loans guidelines.
Skills
* Strong aptitude for detail, accuracy, and organization
* Ability to prioritize and multi-task with ease
* Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
* Ability to work in a high-volume environment
* 4 years of recent related mortgage experience
* Encompass loan origination system experience
Job Classification
Industry: Banking, Financial Services, Broking
Functional Area: Financial Services, Banking, Investments, Insurance,
Role Category: Life Insurance/Financial Services
Role: Life Insurance/Financial Services
Employement Type: Full time
Education
Under Graduation: Graduation Not Required, Any Graduate in Any Specialization
Post Graduation: Any Postgraduate in Any Specialization, Post Graduation Not Required
Doctorate: Any Doctorate in Any Specialization, Doctorate Not Required
Contact Details:
Company: Epicenter Technologies Pvt. Ltd
Location(s): Bengaluru
Keyskills:
Mortgage
Mortgage Loans
Mortgage Underwriting
underwriter