Remote Mortgage Underwriter

TEKsystems is currently searching for career-driven candidates interested in a Mortgage Underwriter opportunity with a Fortune 100 Financial Institution! Job Details Schedule: Monday- Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm (EST) Work Environment: Fully Remote Targeted Start Date: May 26th Qualifications and Requirements Minimum of 1-2 years of recent Mortgage Underwriting experience is required. SAR experience is strongly preferred. Associates or Bachelor's degree strongly preferred. Proficient in Microsoft Office and data entry skills. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Must have high speed cable or fiber optic internet. Comfortable with a lifetime Federal Background Check. Comfortable with a Soft Credit Check and Collections Check. Basic Purpose To evaluate and underwrite all mortgage loan types according to specific state and federal requirements to limit the risk exposure to the company's mortgage portfolio. To analyze required loan documentation and information presented in the mortgage loan request, to condition and make appropriate loan decisions based on the acceptability of the credit risk using established guidelines, secondary market investors, and applicable state and government regulations. Responsibilities Analyze mortgage loan information on loan documents such as income, assets, and credit criteria to confirm loan eligibility based on the company's guidelines as well as adherence to investor requirements with or without independent scoring systems (moderate analysis). Analyze exceptions and rejections; recommend alternative mortgage products that could bring the loan within guidelines (moderate analysis). Analyze self-employed borrower income documentation (moderate analysis). Approve mortgage loans and authorize loan disbursements based on complete analysis of submitted documentation and applicable rules and regulations (moderate analysis). Determine the acceptability and marketability of the real estate property to ensure there is sufficient collateral to secure the loan. Prepare and present counter‑offers on marginal loans; prepare adverse action (loan disapproval) notifications, with awareness of the compliance provisions of the regulatory agencies. Job Type & Location This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Jacksonville, FL. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $22.02 - $39.93/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan or program terms. Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre‑tax and Roth post‑tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long‑term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type This is a hybrid position in Jacksonville, FL. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on May 22, 2026. Equal Opportunity Statement The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. Massachusetts Lie Detector It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. #J-18808-Ljbffr TEKsystems, Inc.