Underwriter III

Newrez LLC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Exceed the expectations of our residential mortgage borrowers & business partners through superior service, simple processes, and effective communications. We deliver on this mission by empowering our employees by encouraging and recognizing superior performance and innovative solutions, by promoting teamwork and divisional cooperation. Primary Function The Underwriter III is responsible for responding to internal and external customers on questions regarding loans underwritten by the company. This position will underwrite loans in a timely manner for completeness and compliance with company guidelines, polices, and procedures. This position will also provide training, guidance, and support for all team members.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent required; 4-year college degree preferred.
5+ years of underwriting experience with conforming and non-conforming loans.
FHA and/or VA Designations Required
Ability to differentiate between first and second mortgage underwriting.
Ability to handle secure and private information.
Technical experience necessary: Windows, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Underwriting software and systems.
Ability to stay current with the business environment within third party lending.
Excellent customer service skills and analytical skills.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to work independently and adapt to a constantly changing environment.
Ability to be a creative and innovative problem solver.
Working on-site at assigned office location.
Regular and punctual attendance adhering to schedule established by leadership.
Flexibility to work occasional adjusted work schedules, overtime, and evening and/or weekend hours to meet deadlines or as business needs demand.
Working in a cubicle hub, maintaining focus on phone calls in a noisy environment within earshot of multiple other conversations.
Sedentary work in a stationary position at a cubicle for prolonged periods of time.
Constant repetitive motions required for operating a computer, such as typing and managing phone calls.
Constantly communicating effectively verbally in English, including accurately exchanging information with others following identification of correct procedures.
All employees are required to have smart phones that meet Company security standards with the ability to install apps such as Okta Verify and Microsoft Authenticator. Employment will be contingent on this requirement.

Nice To Haves

Mortgage banking industry experience with Jumbo Loans and/or Government Products a plus.

Responsibilities

Review, analyze and make final determination on loan submissions using manual underwriting guidelines as well as validating recommendations.
Underwrite loans as determined by lending authority set by management.
Work with Lending Teams to identify potential solutions/alternatives for difficult/denied loan files.
Communicate with internal and external clients on inquiries on loans underwritten by Vendors.
Research and respond to team lead on loans requiring additional escalation and review and ability to summarize issues, concerns, and recommendations.
Proactively addresses underwriting submission deficiencies.
Provide back-up support to Team Leader as necessary to ensure efficient operations and smooth and timely flow of work.
Review and maintain guidelines to stay up to date with all requirements.
Maintain department resource library to maintain reference material.
Review of audit files for Quality/Funding issues to determine compliance and acceptance of loan.
Assist in correction of delivery violations and government ensuring deficiencies on specific files as required.
Analyze Trust agreements as needed.
Participate in the orientation of new personnel to ensure consistency.
Provide technical support for systems as necessary.
Ability to effectively and accurately convey information to others.
Performs related duties as assigned by management.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Health Savings Account with employer contribution
401(k) Retirement plan with employer match
Paid Maternity Leave/Parental Bonding Leave
Pet insurance
Adoption Assistance
Tuition reimbursement
Employee Loan Program
The Newrez Employee Emergency and Disaster Fund is a new program to support our team members
Newrez NOW: Our Corporate Social Responsibility program, Newrez NOW, empowers employees to become leaders in their communities through a robust program that includes volunteering, philanthropy, nonprofit grants, and more
1 Volunteer Time Off (VTO) day, company-paid volunteer day where all eligible employees may participate in a volunteer event with a nonprofit of their choice
Employee Matching Gifts Program: We will match monetary employee donations to eligible non-profit organizations, dollar-for-dollar, up to $1,000 per employee
Newrez Grants Program: Newrez hosts a giving portal where we provide employees an abundance of resources to search for an opportunity to donate their time or monetary contributions