Mortgage Underwriter

TEKsystems • Philadelphia, PA

2d • $49,920 - $64,480 • Remote

About The Position

A leading mortgage services organization is seeking a highly skilled Compliance Underwriter to support ongoing due diligence and compliance review projects. This role is ideal for professionals with strong mortgage experience who excel in regulatory analysis, data review, and accuracy‑driven environments. Hours vary based on project assignments and client needs.

Requirements

• 1+ years in the residential mortgage industry (familiarity with origination documents required)
• 1+ years mortgage compliance review experience preferred
• Proficient in TRID loans originated after 10/3/2015, including TRID 1.0 and TRID 3.0 scopes
• Strong understanding of TRID documentation and regulatory guidelines
• Excellent analytical, written, and verbal communication skills
• Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced, metrics‑driven environment
• Strong time‑management skills and ability to prioritize multiple deadlines
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Commitment to a diverse and inclusive work environment
• Required: High School Diploma or GED
• Preferred: Associate Degree or Technical Degree

Nice To Haves

• 3+ years relevant mortgage industry experience
• 3+ years securitization experience
• 3+ years frontline manual and automated underwriting
• Background in Conventional, FHA, VA, Non‑QM, QM, A‑Paper, B/C Paper, Non‑Conforming, and Sub‑Prime loan products

Responsibilities

• Review and capture loan data from mortgage documents—including Notes, Mortgages, Right of Rescission, Loan Estimates, Closing Disclosures, GFEs, 1003s, appraisals, and other core documentation
• Review HUD‑1, TIL, Loan Estimates, Closing Disclosures, and assorted disclosures for completeness and compliance
• Analyze settlement fees for federal and state testing requirements
• Identify compliance irregularities and administrative underwriting issues within loan files
• Evaluate loan disclosure delivery, timing, required verbiage, execution, and accuracy
• Manage individual workflow to meet daily productivity and quality standards
• Support compliance underwriting, due diligence, and portfolio review initiatives

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees