QA Underwriter- US Mortgage

Role & responsibilities

• Perform complete and in-depth review of mortgage loan files including; income, assets, credit and collateral
• Utilize clients loan operating system to ensure accurate data entry
• Underwrite loans in accordance with client guidelines; utilizing AUS or manual guidelines
• Evaluate and ensure overall loan documents are accurate, complete, and compliant
• Ability to identify and/or clear red flag
• Issue loan decision and condition file accordingly
• Review and approve conditions for compliance and completion of loan file
• Provide excellent customer service to internal and external clients
• Maintain current knowledge of client and investor requirements
• Resolve pre and post-closing issues as they relate to underwriting
• Assist Processors/Loan Officers in understanding underwriting decisions and conditions
• Must be able to work in a high stress environment while delivering a high-level of customer service
• Ability to work more than 40 hours, on an as needed basis

Preferred candidate profile

• Minimum 2+ years current conventional mortgage loan underwriting experience
• Strong knowledge of income calculations, tax returns, reading credit reports, identifying red flags
• Basic knowledge of appraisal and ability to recognize red flags and ineligible properties
• Thorough working knowledge of GSE underwriting guidelines and automated underwriting engines (DU/LP)
• Strong analytic, interpersonal, and verbal and written communication skills
• Detail-oriented with strong ability to time manage
• Ability to work in a flexible and production-oriented environment
• Must be willing and able to work as part of a team
• Strong capability to work in multiple systems - paperless environment
• Must be willing to work in strict security environment
• NMLS-MLO Licensure preferred Candidates must be available to work outside of normal business hours when necessary