Sr. Mortgage Underwriter

Sutherland • Houston, TX

6d • Remote

About The Position

We are now hiring a Mortgage Underwriter to work from home with Sutherland equipment provided. We are seeking top notch, attentive, and goal-oriented underwriters who have experience in retail or correspondent frontline mortgage underwriting. If you are looking to build a fulfilling career and are confident you have the skills and experience to help us succeed, we want to work with you!

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

Nice To Haves

• Encompass/Empower experience a plus

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed