Underwriter

D.R. Horton•Austin, TX

5d•Onsite

About The Position

D.R. Horton, Inc., the largest homebuilder in the U.S., was founded in 1978 and is a publicly traded company on the New York Stock Exchange. It is engaged in the construction and sale of high quality homes designed principally for the entry-level and first time move-up markets. The Company also provides mortgage financing and title services for homebuyers through its mortgage and title subsidiaries. D.R. Horton, Inc. is currently looking for an Underwriter in the Underwriting Department. The right candidate will be responsible for the underwriting of manual loans or the validation of automated findings on government loans (FHA and VA).

Requirements

High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
One to two years of experience in the mortgage industry
Proficiency with MS Office and email

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university preferred
FHA Direct Endorsement preferred
Strong written and oral communication skills
Excellent organizational skills and the ability to meet deadlines
Ability to accurately and efficiently process and record a large volume of data

Responsibilities

Receive daily loans for underwriting that have been assigned by the Regional Underwriting Manager
Maintain responsibility for the underwriting of manual loans or the validation of automated findings on government loans (FHA and VA)
Prioritize RUSH’s, Collateral Underwriter conditions, and newly submitted loans to meet the required turn-around time, acting on a minimum (if volume is present) of 100 loans monthly
Maintain full delegation with FHA Direct Endorsement and VA Automatic with LAPP approval
Indicate the conditions and approvals and enter the information into the Loan Origination System or Empower
Act and approve all appraisals and complete the FHA Conditional Commitment and the VA NOV’s when applicable
Review and make decisions on bond loans and conventional loans from various investors and be proficient with all guidelines
Upon rejection of a loan, notify the branch of their recommendation and submit the loan to the Regional Underwriting Manager for an in-depth second review
Maintain frequent contact with the Processors, Mortgage Loan Originators and Branch Managers
Conduct all business in a professional and ethical manner to serve customers and increase the goodwill and profit of the company