Mortgage Underwriter II

WSFS Bank•Lower Merion Township, PA

1d•$53,744 - $88,291

About The Position

At WSFS Bank, we empower our Associates to grow their careers, guide our customers to secure their financial futures, and actively support our Communities so they can fully thrive. Careers with WSFS Bank offer an inclusive and supportive culture, competitive salaries, advancement opportunities, and more. We are the region's locally headquartered bank and wealth management company. We are honored to consistently be named a Top Workplace by our Associates, who make a difference every day for the people, businesses, and Communities we serve. We Stand For Service® is more than part of our name, it’s our mission and our purpose. The Mortgage Loan Underwriter II is responsible for underwriting residential mortgage loans in accordance with Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, FHA, WSFS Bank policy, and WSFS Mortgage investor guidelines. This role includes underwriting loans within WSFS Bank’s portfolio product offerings. In addition, this role involves reviewing, analyzing, and making credit decisions on mortgage loan applications while ensuring compliance with all applicable bank policies, as well as federal and state regulations, within assigned approval authority. The Mortgage Loan Underwriter II is expected to meet established service level agreements and monthly production goals. In addition, the incumbent will serve as a resource to less experienced underwriters, providing guidance and mentorship to support team development.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in finance, business, or a related field preferred.
Must have 4-8+ years of underwriting experience with credit authority.
Thorough knowledge of DU/LP, AUS systems, and manual underwriting procedures.
Proficient in Loan Origination Systems (e.g., Encompass) and Microsoft Office Suite.
Working knowledge of other loan products such as but not limited to Jumbo (QM and non-QM), and Government (FHA, VA, USDA) products.
FHA Direct Endorsement Preferred.
Must be able to underwrite at least 1.5+ loans per day.
Proven track record of managing an underwriting pipeline of 30-35 loans.
Deep understanding of mortgage lending regulations and risk assessment.
Excellent decision-making and problem-solving ability.
Strong verbal and written communication.
Ability to prioritize and manage deadlines under pressure.
Strong analytical skills including the ability to read and assess individual and company financial statements, cash flow, credit reports, and other financial documentation.
WSFS Bank will only consider candidates who are presently authorized to work for any employer in the United States and who will not require work visa sponsorship from WSFS Bank now or in the future in order to retain their authorization to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

FHA Direct Endorsement

Responsibilities

Calculate income from salaried and self-employed borrowers, qualifying ratios and other relevant loan calculations.
Evaluate loan applications for Conventional (Fannie Mae/Freddie Mac) products.
Make final loan decisions or recommend approval/denial based on analysis of risk and compliance with program guidelines.
Calculate and Recalculate income, DTI, LTV, and other qualifying ratios as necessary.
Ensure underwriting decisions adhere to agency, investor, and regulatory guidelines, including TRID, RESPA, TILA, and QM/ATR rules.
Respond to post-closing and quality control audits, resolving any deficiencies or conditions.
Assist Loan Originators and Loan Processors with underwriting related questions, income calculations and guidelines.
Assist with the training and mentoring of junior underwriters.
Assign tasks and responsibilities to other team members as required by management.
Proactively consult with the Processing and Closing departments to ensure that all underwriting conditions are met prior to closing the loan
Collaborate with processing and origination teams to improve loan quality and increase efficiency.
Maintain thorough documentation and clear underwriting notes within the loan origination system (LOS).
Support pipeline management by prioritizing loans based on closing timelines.