Mortgage DE/SAR Underwriter

TEKsystems•Carrollton, TX

3d•$31 - $31•Remote

About The Position

We’re hiring experienced Mortgage Underwriters to support our broker channel and help drive high‑quality, compliant loan decisions. This role focuses on reviewing loan files, assessing risk, and ensuring alignment with FHA, VA, and Conventional guidelines.

Requirements

Strong mortgage underwriting experience (FHA preferred)
Deep understanding of agency/investor guidelines
Ability to work within a structured, end‑to-end underwriting workflow
Strong communication and documentation review skills
3+ years of mortgage underwriting experience required
Does require DE or SAR
Solid knowledge of mortgage underwriting and of basic automated underwriting systems
Proficiency with basic automated underwriting systems
Strong understanding of FHA, VA, and conventional loan underwriting.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Encompass and proficiency in Excel preferred.
Experience with FHA, HUD, VA, VA IRRL, VA SAR, TrumsID Registration preferred

Responsibilities

Underwrite FHA, VA, and Conventional loans with accuracy and speed
Review credit, income, assets, and full loan documentation
Partner with loan structure and income teams to finalize approvals
Underwrite 2–3 initial files and 6–8 final approvals daily (volume dependent)
Ensure compliance with investor and agency standards (FHA, HUD, VA, IRRRL, SAR, TrumsID)
Issue timely approval/denial decisions and resolve outstanding conditions