Government Mortgage Underwriter (FHA/VA)

CMG Financial

24d•Onsite

About The Position

CMG is hiring a Government Underwriter for our JV Group. We are looking for a strong Government Underwriter with FHA and VA active designations. They will be responsible for the execution of underwriting based on company policy and standards. The Underwriter ensures sound decisions to protect the financial and operational interests of the company.

Requirements

Minimum of five (5) years specific government underwriting experience of FHA and VA loans.
Must possess valid FHA Chums and/or active LAPP/Sar to underwriter VA loans
Must have demonstrated satisfactory knowledge of DU and LP input.
Ability to properly interpret DU and LP, communicate and document their findings.
Intermediate experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, and email systems.
Ability to work in a fast paced, fluid environment.
Strong communication, interpersonal and organizational skills.
Proven leadership skills.
High integrity and confidentiality required.

Nice To Haves

Both FHA/VA Designations if possible.

Responsibilities

Underwrite VA and FHA loans by having active government designation (DE/Sar/Lapp)
Underwrite various other types of loans including Conventional, Bond, USDA.
Ability to underwrite 45+ initial underwrites per month including Credit and Appraisals.
Ability to underwriter manual loans
Communicate regularly with the Loan Officers and/or Processor regarding status of loans via current technology.
Follows file and check orders as conditions are signed off and new information is received.
Maintains current working knowledge on current products.
Leadership with respect to direction of underwriting resources and credit policy execution within team.
Maintains conversation log in Byte to properly track the forward movement of the file.
Assists with training needs of other mortgage positions.
Ad hoc reporting.
Other duties as assigned.