Mortgage Underwriter

Title: Underwriter Location: Corporate Office – Remote Department: Fulfillment – Underwriting Reports To: National Operations Manager FSLA Status: Full Time, Exempt Benefits: Health, Life and Disability, 401(k) with 4% Match, Paid Time Off Salary Range: $100,000 - $120,000 annually Core Values Integrity: We act with honesty and transparency in everything that we do, earning the trust of clients, partners, and colleagues. Excellence: We strive for the highest service, innovation, and performance standards. We never settle for anything less than our best. Collaboration: We value teamwork and the diverse perspectives of our employees, clients, and partners, believing we can achieve more together. Empowerment: We provide our employees and clients with the tools, knowledge, and support they need to succeed. Accountability: We take responsibility for our actions, decisions, and commitments - always delivering on our promises. Adaptability: In a dynamic industry, we embrace change and continuously innovate to stay ahead. Community: We are committed to positively impacting the communities we serve, fostering growth and opportunity for all. Position Overview The Underwriter is responsible for providing underwriting decisions that meet the credit and risk policies of KFI. They provide exceptional customer service to the KFI Team Members and Broker Clients who interact with the underwriting team. Responsibilities Be capable of underwriting a minimum of 2-3 new loans per day, while clearing conditions of loans resubmitted into underwriting. Review conditions promptly to remain in compliance with posted turn times. Analyze all areas of the mortgage loan application, including credit, income, assets, collateral, and compliance documents, to ensure the loan meets company guidelines. Review income documentation and calculate income per investor, agency, and company guidelines. Review assets to determine reserves and cash to close per investor and company guidelines. Ensure accuracy of DU/LP, Loan Transmittal, and 1003 at underwriting approval and/or updated approvals due to subsequent changes in loan terms. Evaluate appraisals and preliminary title reports to determine whether the property meets company and investor requirements; utilize AVM to ensure the valuation is acceptable. Evaluate Fraud report findings and condition the loan accordingly. Respond to QC findings, audits, and investor suspense issues as needed. Provide feedback to management on suggested policy changes and/or enhancements. Maintain a high level of customer service with quick response times and accurate information (both internally and externally). Perform other duties as assigned, including assisting other team members and management as needed. Qualifications 5+ years of experience in mortgage underwriting; wholesale experience required. DE and SAR/LAPP required. Ability to work West Coast hours preferred. A proven track record in the mortgage underwriting environment. A comprehensive understanding of underwriting processes and procedures, and mortgage industry standards. Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills. Solid commitment to customer service with excellent client relations skills. Proficiency with Mortgage Loan Origination Systems (LOS) – PC Lender, GUS/DO/LP, FHA Connection/VA Portal, DataVerify. Compensation $100,000 - $120,000 annually #J-18808-Ljbffr