Mortgage Underwriting Manager - Green Brick Mortgage

Overview

The Underwriting Manager must believe in, practice, and initiate all Green Brick Partners values set forth in an acronym we call HOME. They must be H onest, O bjective, M ature and E fficient in how they approach their role at Green Brick Partners.

The Underwriting Manager is responsible for leading and overseeing the underwriting department to ensure high quality, compliant loan decisions across Conventional, FHA, VA, and USDA products. This role manages daily workflow, staff performance, production efficiency, and adherence to agency, investor, and regulatory guidelines. The manager serves as the escalation point for complex loan scenarios, ensures consistent application of underwriting standards, and drives operational excellence across the team.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the underwriting team, including hiring, training, coaching, and performance evaluations.
• Oversee daily workflow, loan assignments, and production metrics to ensure timely and accurate credit decisions.
• Ensure compliance with all federal, state, investor, and agency regulations (FHA, VA, USDA, Conventional).
• Review and approve complex loan files; provide guidance on DU/LP findings and agency overlays.
• Maintain and enforce underwriting policies, procedures, and quality standards.
• Monitor turn-times, productivity, and pipeline aging to meet service-level expectations.
• Partner with processing, closing, and production teams to resolve conditions and improve loan flow.
• Stay current on industry changes, agency updates, and regulatory requirements.
• Support internal and external audits; ensure corrective actions are implemented when needed.
• Promote a culture of accuracy, accountability, and continuous improvement. Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Direct management of underwriting staff.
• Responsible for staffing, training, coaching, and performance management.
• Oversight of department workflow, quality, and compliance.

Authority/Budget/Decision Making/Discretion and Independent Judgment Ability:

Utilizes discretion, judgment, and high-level analytical skills to interpret complex situations.

Qualifications

Education:

• BS degree in a business-related field (i.e. Finance, Accounting, Real Estate, Business).

Competencies:

• Active FHA DE and VA LAPP/SAR certifications strongly preferred.
• Deep knowledge of DU and LP, including interpretation and documentation requirements.
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage high-volume environments with strict deadlines.
• Proven track record of maintaining low defect rates and strong audit performance.

Experience:

• Minimum 10 years of mortgage underwriting experience, including Conventional, FHA, VA, and USDA.
• Minimum 5 years of underwriting management or team-lead experience.

Green Brick Total Compensation:

• Competitive salary and bonus program
• Multiple Medical and ancillary benefits
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Home Purchase Discount

Physical Requirements: Ability to stand and walk for 4 hours straight or up to a full 8-hour day; sit for extended periods; kneel and bend at the waist; walk up and down stairs; walk on unlevel terrain; use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. Ability to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision ability required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision and peripheral vision.

Location:

Plano Corporate Office