Non-QM Senior Underwriter (Aspire)

Redwood Trust, Inc•Englewood, CO

50d•$92,000 - $112,000•Remote

About The Position

The position requires expert mortgage underwriting and credit knowledge, clear communication skills, consistently outstanding client service, and proven problem solving and decision-making skills. The successful candidate must have a high level of interaction with internal parties (trading, sales, legal and compliance, structured finance) and external parties (Sellers, 3rd party service providers). This position requires the candidate to be a subject matter expert in the conforming and non-conforming space for Non-QM loans.

Requirements

7+ years of recent mortgage industry experience
3+ years recent conforming Non-QM underwriting experience
3+ years of recent jumbo Non-QM underwriting or complex/alternative income analysis
Expert underwriting knowledge and extensive experience with loan origination documentation as well Fannie and Freddie selling guides
Technologically savvy, with the ability to work in varied systems
Proficiency with Excel, loan origination systems, automated underwriting engines, electronic document management and other systems
High attention to detail and effective problem-solving skills
Excellent client service skills
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Excellent multi-tasking skills and ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
Analytical thinking ability, diplomacy and professionalism

Responsibilities

Ability to analyze the underwriting of conventional and jumbo Non-QM mortgage loans in a timely manner for completeness and compliance with Redwood purchase guidelines and approved Seller variances
Must be able to analyze multiple alternative income methods of income, (ie: complicated tax returns, bank statements, DSCR, 1099, asset depletion.)
Manage loan conditions from credit, property, and compliance reviews with Sellers and external 3rd party service due diligence providers
Evaluate and provide recommendations for underwriting waivers and eligibility exceptions
Clearly communicate, in written and verbal form, compensating factors to justify exceptions
Provide support to Redwood Sellers by evaluating and supplying feedback on loan scenarios, at times based on limited information
Understand and effectively work with Seller variances to product eligibility and underwriting guidelines
Participate in and provide clear feedback on credit policy recommendations
Maintain strong knowledge of mortgage compliance rules agency underwriting guidelines and industry standards for appraisal requirements and regulatory compliance
Participate in evaluating current loan review processes and provide feedback and recommendations to increase efficiency and risk management capabilities
Participate with Credit in onboarding new Non-QM sellers and provide underwriting training as needed
Consistently access third party services (valuation, fraud, compliance) to provide valuable input for loan decisions