Jr. Underwriter

• Review files and proactively communicate conditions needed before sending to underwriting
• Identify loan-level issues and items that will delay funding
• Review and confirm applications, credit, background, title, assets, and valuations
• Keep the system up to date with all required information
• Assist loan processing and underwriting department with appraisal order follow up
• Investigate properties (zoning, property type etc.)
• Partner with loan officers and processing to resolve file, document, or post-closing issues
• Efficiently meet deadlines while maintaining multiple assignments/projects
• Other duties as assigned

• Minimum of 2 years of experience as a loan processor or underwriter
• Strong understanding of mortgage process flow, from processing to closing
• Experience with automated underwriting systems helpful
• Inquisitive, investigative mindset
• Recognizes and asks follow-up questions
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
• Solution-oriented and nimble thinker with excellent analytical and mathematical skills
• Great attention to detail, immaculately organized
• Ability to react quickly to changing priorities and multitask
• Energetic and dependable self-starter
• Reliable, punctual, and able to prioritize and perform all major job roles with minimal supervision
• Willingness to help other team members/departments when needed
• Must be able to read, write, speak and understand English with exceptional fluency

Experience with automated underwriting systems helpful