Underwriter II, VA Loans

Job Description

Underwriter II, VA Loans
Location: Remote, USA
Employment Type: Full-Time
Work Arrangement: Fully Remote
Salary: $85,000 - $90,000 annually + Overtime Eligibility + Bonus Structure Based on Loan Volume


Position Overview

Wheeler Staffing Partners is seeking an experienced Mortgage Underwriter for a fully remote opportunity supporting residential mortgage loan underwriting operations nationwide. This role is responsible for underwriting Conventional and FHA mortgage loan files while ensuring compliance with investor, agency, and internal underwriting guidelines.


The ideal candidate will have recent high-volume underwriting experience, active DE certification, strong analytical skills, and the ability to manage a consistent underwriting pipeline in a fast-paced environment. VA underwriting experience is strongly preferred.


Key Responsibilities

• Underwrite residential mortgage loan files in accordance with investor and government agency guidelines
• Review loan credit packages, appraisals, income documentation, and supporting loan documentation for completeness and compliance
• Analyze and calculate borrower income using personal and business tax returns
• Review and evaluate appraisals, title commitments, credit reports, and asset documentation
• Communicate underwriting decisions and loan conditions verbally and in writing to appropriate internal stakeholders
• Identify inconsistencies, red flags, or potential fraud indicators within loan files
• Work closely with Loan Originators to restructure loans into salable packages when necessary
• Partner with Processing and Closing teams to ensure underwriting conditions are satisfied prior to closing
• Review and clear underwriting conditions in a timely manner
• Maintain knowledge of current investor overlays, agency guidelines, regulatory requirements, and underwriting policies
• Communicate with private investors and government agencies to resolve underwriting questions or guideline clarifications
• Manage daily underwriting pipeline volume while maintaining quality and compliance standards
• Support underwriting operations within a paperless workflow environment

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of recent mortgage underwriting experience required
• Active DE (Direct Endorsement) certification required
• Strong Conventional and FHA underwriting experience required
• VA underwriting experience strongly preferred
• Experience underwriting loan amounts typically ranging from $150,000 - $600,000
• Strong understanding of investor and government agency underwriting guidelines
• Experience reviewing personal and business tax returns for income analysis
• Experience reviewing appraisals, title commitments, and supporting credit documentation
• Ability to identify potential fraud indicators and documentation inconsistencies
• Experience working within a paperless underwriting environment
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and maintain production expectations in a high-volume environment
• Must be authorized to work in the United States

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience using Encompass preferred
• Prior full-time remote underwriting experience preferred
• Experience supporting high-growth mortgage operations environments
• Strong collaboration skills when partnering with processors, closers, and loan originators

Work Environment

• Fully remote opportunity open to candidates located anywhere in the United States
• Fast-paced, production-driven underwriting environment
• Eligible for overtime pay and performance-based bonus opportunities tied to loan volume

Why Work with Wheeler Staffing Partners

Wheeler Staffing Partners connects top talent with outstanding career opportunities across a variety of industries. We are committed to providing a professional, supportive experience for both candidates and clients while helping professionals grow their careers with leading organizations.

Meet Your Recruiter

Caroline Moret