Sr. Mortgage Underwriter- West Coast or west coast hours preferred

Sutherland•Phoenix, AZ

3d•Remote

About The Position

Sutherland Mortgage Services Inc. is a premier nationwide provider of end-to-end mortgage solutions. We are seeking top-notch, attentive, and goal-oriented underwriters who have experience in retail or correspondent frontline mortgage underwriting to work from home with Sutherland equipment provided. We are looking for individuals who are confident they have the skills and experience to help us succeed and are looking to build a fulfilling career.

Requirements

5+ years prior Mortgage Underwriting experience preferred.
Strong communication skills, verbal and written
Strong analytical skills
Demonstrated ability to resolve complicated issues as they arise
Proven organizational skills and demonstrated ability to prioritize and multi-task
Prior AUS experience required
Prior experience with FNMA/FHLMC guidelines required
Encompass/Empower experience a plus

Nice To Haves

Encompass/Empower experience

Responsibilities

Decision incoming applications consistent with internal, client and investor policies.
Analyze employment profile, credit strength, property characteristics, and all other information pertinent to the credit decision on each mortgage application.
Prioritize deals in Workflow queue in order to minimize turnaround time.
Select required conditions on each deal to be satisfied prior to funding.
Using the underwriting system, input: selected conditions, credit information, property details, and borrower information.
Verify accuracy of supporting employment, down payment, appraisal, and financial documentation received.
Review documentation for compliance with internal and regulatory guidelines.
Correspond with processors to attain outstanding documentation needed to complete requirements as stipulated on the commitment.