Underwriter Assistant

Guild Mortgage

20d•$24 - $29

About The Position

The Underwriting Assistant plays an important role in the organization by performing a number of activities related to the company’s retail branch operations functions. The role is primarily responsible, under direct supervision, for providing clerical support and performing limited underwriting tasks in support of the organization’s Underwriters.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required, Bachelor’s degree, along with a minimum of one year total experience in Mortgage lending related role(s).
Ability to manage multiple priorities; strong detail orientation and highly organized.
Works with a strong sense of urgency and responsiveness.
Passionate about delivering excellence in customer service.
Demonstrated patience and professionalism when interacting with both internal and external customers.
Proficiency with data entry, PDF software programs, Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint required.
Intermediate math skills.
Ethical, with a commitment to company values.

Responsibilities

Assist Underwriters with loan files via logging conditions, running the Automated Underwriting System (AUS), submitting to PMI, etc.
Examine and analyze loan conditions; determine if Underwriter oversight is required and clear conditions accordingly.
Review credit reports, and income and asset documents to ensure compliance with stated guidelines.
Answer incoming phone calls and communicate any relevant information with branch personnel.
Read and respond to routine department emails.
Prepare and submit loan packages for non-delegated loans to appropriate agency (PMI, USDA, Bond Agency, Jumbo Investor, etc.).
Request appraisal support where requested by Underwriter (AVM’s, desk reviews, etc.).
Review and purge old files as needed.
Maintain an adequate inventory of office supplies, ordering more when necessary.
Perform other duties as assigned.