Mortgage Underwriter II - Remote

Underwriter

In accordance with Truist in-office expectations, this role will be in office 5 days/week. Underwriter is responsible for underwriting residential mortgage loans to ensure compliance with bank, investor and secondary market standards. Communicates with processor, originators and other internal and external customers. Meets performance standards and goals established by the bank. Approve acceptable loans within maximum conforming and/or non-conforming lending limits.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

Following is a summary of the essential functions for this job. Other duties may be performed, both major and minor, which are not mentioned below. Specific activities may change from time to time.

• Perform detailed underwriting analysis of all Truist Financial mortgage loan products including calculating all income type, calculating complex financial analysis, analyzing title reports and lien information, reviewing all financial statements, and reviewing all additional documentation prior to approval.
• Ensure that all loan files are documented to meet portfolio and investor guidelines to ensure marketability and maintain quality standards.
• Develop and maintain a strong understanding of Mortgage Lending products, policies, processes, and their required documentation; demonstrated expertise with two or more of the following categories preferred - GSE, Government, Portfolio - and/or expertise in government lending.
• Loans to be adequately conditioned to meet Mortgage Lending products, policies, processes, and their required documentation.
• Adhere to all compliance regulations and controls.
• Conduct proactive and effective pipeline management to ensure that metrics are met.
• Develop and maintain positive working relationship with co-workers, internal and external clients, business partners and vendors.
• Cultivate relationships with peers as a peer mentor.
• Lending authority will be granted based on experience and mastery of the certification program and/or demonstrated proficiency in underwriting mortgage loans.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Minimum three years of mortgage loan underwriting experience; history of comparable lending authority limit.
• Excellent Communication skills, both written and verbal, in relating to internal and external clients.
• Demonstrates proficiency in basic computer applications, such as mortgage automated processing systems and Microsoft Office software products.
• Bachelor's degree in business or related field, or equivalent education or related training
• Ability to travel, occasionally overnight.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Basic knowledge of bank services and products.
• Direct Endorsement and Staff Appraisal Reviewer Certifications.
• Familiarity with Automated Underwriting Systems (e.g. DU, LP, GUS)
• FHA/VA/Bond Experience.
• Jumbo, Wealth and Construction to Perm Experience.

The salary for this position is $90k-$105k.