Underwriter - III

Western Alliance Bank

1d • Remote

About The Position

As a Mortgage Underwriter III, you will be responsible for underwriting Government and Conventional loans by reviewing the credit, capacity, and collateral characteristics of loan files to ensure they meet company and investor quality standards. This includes reviewing and clearing underwriting conditions on Conventional and Government loans in compliance with current guidelines and overlays, and managing an individual pipeline daily by completing Underwriting Reviews, appraisal reviews, and conditions reviews within defined turn times. You will also identify document deficiencies, add applicable conditions, request additional information from customers, and contact customers to provide updates and clarification. Additionally, you will assist others in the department with interpreting underwriting guidelines and updating underwriting status, and perform independent research of guidelines and overlays. AmeriHome Mortgage, a Western Alliance Bank company, is a leading national business-to-business mortgage acquirer and servicer. In 2020, AmeriHome ranked as the nation’s third-largest correspondent mortgage provider and is the 13th largest producer of mortgages in the U.S. The company operates a flexible and scalable platform with a modern infrastructure, advanced data and analytics, and deep industry expertise, employing over 1,000 individuals. Headquartered in Thousand Oaks, California, with offices in Irvine, CA, and Dallas, TX, AmeriHome is licensed in 49 states and focuses on delivering excellence in lending.

Requirements

• 7+ years of related experience in Mortgage Industry, Residential Mortgage Loan underwriting or similar field.
• High school diploma required.
• Advanced knowledge of residential mortgage industry in Correspondent or Retail Lending;, including sales, operations, capital markets and/or other residential mortgage products and services.
• Advanced knowledge of applicable regulatory and legal compliance obligations, rules and regulations, industry standards and practices.
• Advanced knowledge of FNMA, FHLMC, FHA, VA and USDA Guidelines.
• Intermediate knowledge of MS Office products.
• Intermediate knowledge of Encompass.
• Advanced speaking and writing communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Underwrite Government and Conventional loans by reviewing the credit, capacity and collateral characteristics of loan files to ensure it meets company and investor quality standards.
• Review and clear underwriting conditions on Conventional and Government loans in compliance with current guidelines and overlays.
• Manage individual pipeline on a daily basis by completing Underwriting Reviews, appraisal reviews and conditions reviews within defined turn times as applicable.
• Identify any document deficiencies, add applicable conditions, and request additional information and/or documentation from customers as needed.
• Contact customers to provide updates and clarification on outstanding conditions and deficiencies identified on loans per established process.
• Assist others in the department in interpreting underwriting guidelines and updating underwriting status and conditions to customers.
• Perform independent research of guidelines and overlays while reviewing loans.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive salaries
• An ownership stake in the company
• Medical and dental insurance
• Time off
• A great 401k matching program
• Tuition assistance program
• An employee volunteer program
• A wellness program
• Opportunity to bolster your business knowledge, learning the ins and outs of how successful companies operate and manage their finances, giving you invaluable hands-on experience to help grow your career!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees