Mortgage Underwriter

Mortgage Underwriter

Underwrite first and second mortgage loans based on guidelines established by agencies, investors and Virginia Credit Union (VACU) guidelines. Maintains on-going training for loan originators and processors on changes and updates to underwriting guidelines established by agencies and credit union. Examine loan documentation for accuracy and completeness to determine credit worthiness. Works with the production staff to secure all required documentation. Requires daily contact with Originators, Processors and Underwriters. We pride ourselves on turn-time, efficiency, and providing the best member experience possible.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide quality member service to meet the standards set by mortgage management and the Member Experience team.
• Reviews/analyzes loan files submitted for members to ensure file meets loan program requirements. Includes individual analysis of: loan application, credit profile/report(s), debt and assets, income/financial statements, loan values/loan-to-value ratios, appraisal reports, collateral and supporting documentation.
• Identifies/calculates loan risk of loss.
• Assist VACU staff members with questions regarding VACU first and second mortgage products.
• Underwrites conventional (FNMA/ FHLMC) and government (FHA/VA/VHDA & USDA) mortgages.
• Reviews/analyzes loan files submitted for borrowers to ensure file meets loan program requirements. Includes individual analysis of: loan application, credit profile/report(s), debt and assets, income/financial statements, loan values/loan-to-value ratios, appraisal reports, collateral and supporting documentation.
• Ability to underwrite self-employed borrowers, tax returns, business returns etc.
• Ensures compliance with Federal, State and local government accounting and financial reporting standards and controls.
• Underwrite files within an acceptable time frame that is determined by mortgage management with primary emphasis on first mortgage loans.
• Create and maintain a courteous and professional relationship with co-workers.
• Conditions files for missing/supporting documentation according to secondary market and VACU guidelines.
• Ability to prioritize multiple competing tasks.
• Proven ability to perform quality work while maintaining productivity and compliance standards.
• Must have excellent problem solving skills.
• Discuss loan denial decision results with loan officers and loan advisors/processors.
• Assists First Mortgage management to investigate audit exceptions and formulate responses.
• Available to work extended hours as business need requires. Flexibility to work extended hours during heavy workload periods.
• Other duties may be required and assigned by the supervisor.
• Comply with all published enterprise level policies and procedures including, but not limited to, Risk Management policies.
• Complete all required, ongoing enterprise level training including, but not limited to BSA, OFAC, and Information Security.
• Report all Risk Management Policy violations in accordance with policy.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

• Responsible for underwriting Government and Conventional loans following established VACU, agency and investor guidelines.
• The underwriter evaluates mortgage loan files and assesses risk based on compliance, agency, investor, and VACU guidelines to ensure salability with minimal loss.
• Ideal candidates will be service-focused with superior time-management and communication skills, have the ability to multi-task, and possess keen attention to detail.
• Must conduct business with integrity and in a highly ethical manner.

Knowledge and Experience:

• Considerable demonstrated experience underwriting conventional (conforming and non-conforming) and government (FHA/VA/USDA & VHDA) first and second mortgage residential products.
• FHA Direct Endorsement, VA Credit Certification, VA SAR, USDA and VHDA Certifications preferred.
• Experience with operation of Automated Underwriting Systems (AUS) required.
• Experience in mortgage origination (sales and processing) a plus.

Skills and Abilities:

• Excellent oral and written communication skills combined with the ability to make sound decisions.
• Excellent problem solving and organizational skills required.
• Knowledge of tax return and balance sheet analysis, including both cash flow and AGI methods.
• Must be a team player who works for the best solution for the team and the member.
• Computer experience required.

Minimum Education:

Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year college or university; and preferred five years or more related experience in automated underwriting systems including FNMA's Desktop Underwriter and knowledge of FNMA and all government program underwriting guidelines and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• This job requires the ability to sit for long periods of time.
• This job requires occasionally lifting up to 20 pounds and/or up to 10 pounds frequently.