CrawlJobs Logo

Mortgage Underwriter

United States, Minneapolis · Job Posted July 03, 2026
Apply Position
Job Link Share

Job Description

We are looking for a detail-oriented Mortgage Underwriter, requiring Encompass Software experience. This contract opportunity with potential for a long-term role is ideal for someone who enjoys managing loans from application through closing while maintaining accuracy, compliance, and strong communication with all parties involved. The person in this role will help keep mortgage files moving efficiently by coordinating documentation, third-party services, disclosures, and final closing preparation.

Job Responsibility

  • Review incoming mortgage applications for completeness, accuracy, and readiness for processing
  • Coordinate the collection and timely disclosure of third-party fees associated with each loan file
  • Order, monitor, and evaluate appraisals, verifications, title work, and other external services required to move loans forward
  • Follow up on outstanding underwriting and processing conditions to ensure files are fully documented before closing
  • Confirm that supporting loan documents remain current and valid throughout the processing cycle
  • Prepare closing-ready files by working with title partners to reconcile figures and verify final closing numbers
  • Deliver initial and final Closing Disclosures to borrowers within required timeframes
  • Maintain organized and compliant loan documentation while adhering to applicable state and federal mortgage regulations

Requirements

  • At least 2 years of mortgage loan processing experience, including recent hands-on work in Encompass
  • Demonstrated ability to manage multiple loan files and shift priorities effectively in a fast-paced environment
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills for working with borrowers, internal teams, and external partners
  • High school diploma or equivalent required
  • Working knowledge of mortgage documents, loan review processes, and closing preparation
  • Familiarity with conventional lending guidelines, including Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac standards

Nice to have

Exposure to SilverLake is preferred

What we offer

  • medical
  • vision
  • dental
  • life and disability insurance
  • 401(k) plan

Looking for more opportunities?

Search for other job offers that match your skills and interests.

Similar Jobs for

Mortgage Underwriter

8 matching positions

New

Mortgage Underwriter

We are looking for a Mortgage Underwriter to join a banking team in Kalamazoo, M...
Location
Location
United States , Kalamazoo
Salary
Salary:
Not provided
https://www.roberthalf.com Logo
Robert Half
Expiration Date
Until further notice
Flip Icon
Requirements
Requirements
  • At least 3 years of experience underwriting residential mortgage loans
  • Working knowledge of conventional, FHA, VA, and other residential lending programs
  • Experience evaluating appraisal reports and assessing collateral-related risk
  • Ability to interpret credit reports, tax returns, income documents, asset statements, and related financial records
  • Strong analytical skills with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail
  • Effective written and verbal communication skills for interacting with internal stakeholders
  • Ability to manage multiple active loan files and meet deadlines in a high-volume environment
  • Proficiency with mortgage loan origination and underwriting platforms
Job Responsibility
Job Responsibility
  • Assess residential mortgage files by examining borrower credit profiles, income sources, assets, debts, and supporting documentation to determine overall eligibility
  • Review property-related documentation, including appraisals, to confirm collateral quality, accuracy, and acceptability for lending decisions
  • Analyze loan scenarios against applicable investor rules, internal lending policies, and regulatory standards to support compliant underwriting outcomes
  • Use sound judgment to identify risk, determine appropriate conditions, and issue approval, suspense, or denial decisions based on file findings
  • Verify that each loan package is complete, accurate, and sufficiently documented before a final underwriting determination is made
  • Communicate decisions, stipulations, and supporting rationale to processing and internal lending partners in a timely and clear manner
  • Recommend compliant solutions or alternative structuring options when exceptions or complex borrower circumstances arise
  • Stay current on residential mortgage underwriting practices, guideline updates, and changing industry regulations that affect loan decisions
What we offer
What we offer
  • Medical insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Life and disability insurance
  • 401(k) plan
Read More
Arrow Right

Mortgage Underwriter

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and motivated Mortgage Und...
Location
Location
United Kingdom , Loughborough
Salary
Salary:
32000.00 - 35000.00 GBP / Year
https://www.office-angels.com Logo
Office Angels
Expiration Date
Until further notice
Flip Icon
Requirements
Requirements
  • Previous mortgage underwriting experience
  • Strong knowledge of mortgage lending criteria and regulations
  • Excellent attention to detail and decision-making skills
  • Strong communication and organisational abilities
  • The ability to manage workloads effectively in a fast-paced environment
  • A team-focused approach with a positive and professional attitude
Job Responsibility
Job Responsibility
  • Assess and underwrite mortgage applications in line with lending policy and regulatory requirements
  • Review customer income, expenditure, credit profiles and supporting documentation
  • Make informed lending decisions within delegated authority levels
  • Liaise with mortgage brokers, solicitors and internal departments to progress applications efficiently
  • Provide excellent service and clear communication throughout the underwriting process
  • Support Senior Underwriters where required on more complex lending cases
  • Ensure all work complies with FCA regulations and internal risk controls
  • Maintain accurate records and case notes
What we offer
What we offer
  • Flexible working / flexi-hours available
  • Hybrid working model - 2 days working from home
  • Free onsite parking
  • Supportive and collaborative team environment
  • Fulltime
Read More
Arrow Right

Mortgage Underwriter

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and motivated Mortgage Und...
Location
Location
United Kingdom , Loughborough
Salary
Salary:
32000.00 - 35000.00 GBP / Year
https://www.office-angels.com Logo
Office Angels
Expiration Date
Until further notice
Flip Icon
Requirements
Requirements
  • Previous mortgage underwriting experience
  • Strong knowledge of mortgage lending criteria and regulations
  • Excellent attention to detail and decision-making skills
  • Strong communication and organisational abilities
  • The ability to manage workloads effectively in a fast-paced environment
  • A team-focused approach with a positive and professional attitude
Job Responsibility
Job Responsibility
  • Assess and underwrite mortgage applications in line with lending policy and regulatory requirements
  • Review customer income, expenditure, credit profiles and supporting documentation
  • Make informed lending decisions within delegated authority levels
  • Liaise with mortgage brokers, solicitors and internal departments to progress applications efficiently
  • Provide excellent service and clear communication throughout the underwriting process
  • Support Senior Underwriters where required on more complex lending cases
  • Ensure all work complies with FCA regulations and internal risk controls
  • Maintain accurate records and case notes
What we offer
What we offer
  • Free onsite parking
  • Supportive and collaborative team environment
  • Flexible working / flexi-hours available
  • Hybrid working model - 2 days working from home
  • Fulltime
Read More
Arrow Right

Mortgage Underwriter

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and motivated Mortgage Und...
Location
Location
United Kingdom , Loughborough
Salary
Salary:
35000.00 GBP / Year
https://www.office-angels.com Logo
Office Angels
Expiration Date
Until further notice
Flip Icon
Requirements
Requirements
  • Previous mortgage underwriting experience
  • Strong knowledge of mortgage lending criteria and regulations
  • Excellent attention to detail and decision-making skills
  • Strong communication and organisational abilities
  • The ability to manage workloads effectively in a fast-paced environment
  • A team-focused approach with a positive and professional attitude
Job Responsibility
Job Responsibility
  • Assess and underwrite mortgage applications in line with lending policy and regulatory requirements
  • Review customer income, expenditure, credit profiles and supporting documentation
  • Make informed lending decisions within delegated authority levels
  • Liaise with mortgage brokers, solicitors and internal departments to progress applications efficiently
  • Provide excellent service and clear communication throughout the underwriting process
  • Support Senior Underwriters where required on more complex lending cases
  • Ensure all work complies with FCA regulations and internal risk controls
  • Maintain accurate records and case notes
What we offer
What we offer
  • Flexible working / flexi-hours available
  • Hybrid working model - 2 days working from home
  • Free onsite parking
  • Supportive and collaborative team environment
  • Fulltime
Read More
Arrow Right

Mortgage Underwriter

We are seeking an experienced Mortgage Underwriter to join our team as a contrac...
Location
Location
United States
Salary
Salary:
50.00 USD / Hour
fin.capital Logo
Fin Capital
Expiration Date
Until further notice
Flip Icon
Requirements
Requirements
  • 3+ years of mortgage underwriting experience, including FHA and VA
  • Skilled in reviewing borrower documentation (e.g., W-2s, tax returns, pay stubs, self-employment income, appraisal, title, etc)
  • Strong expertise in income analysis, credit evaluation, and AUS findings
  • Experience testing technology products or tools is a plus
  • Tech-savvy with ability to critique mortgage software and explain findings clearly
  • Excellent documentation, prioritization, and communication skills
Job Responsibility
Job Responsibility
  • Apply advanced knowledge of Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, FHA, and VA guidelines to rigorously test mortgage underwriting tools and validate accuracy
  • Review borrower documentation (income, assets, credit, collateral, AUS findings) and confirm the correct application of underwriting rules within the product, such as income calculator output
  • Document test results thoroughly, flag discrepancies, and recommend solutions to ensure compliance with agency and investor standards
  • Serve as the subject matter expert on underwriting practices, providing clarity and context to both technical and non-technical teams
  • Translate complex underwriting requirements into clear and simple language and communicate effectively to stakeholders, both written and verbal
  • Partner closely with Product to share enhancement opportunities
  • Provide ongoing SME input to the Sales team
  • Communicate findings and recommendations effectively to both leadership and cross-functional stakeholders, ensuring alignment across teams
  • Parttime
Read More
Arrow Right

Senior Mortgage Loan Underwriter

An established mortgage organization is seeking an experienced Senior Mortgage L...
Location
Location
United States , Nashville
Salary
Salary:
Not provided
https://www.roberthalf.com Logo
Robert Half
Expiration Date
Until further notice
Flip Icon
Requirements
Requirements
  • 3+ years of mortgage underwriting experience (5+ years preferred)
  • Experience underwriting FHA, VA, USDA, and conventional loan products
  • FHA Direct Endorsement (DE) strongly preferred
  • Proven ability to independently assess credit risk and make sound underwriting decisions
  • Experience in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
  • Strong knowledge of mortgage regulations and compliance standards
Job Responsibility
Job Responsibility
  • Underwrite residential mortgage loan files in accordance with FHA, VA, USDA, FNMA, FHLMC, and internal guidelines
  • Independently assess borrower risk, including income, assets, credit, and collateral
  • Review loan documentation for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with regulatory requirements (TRID, RESPA, CFPB)
  • Analyze automated underwriting system (AUS) findings and perform manual underwriting when appropriate
  • Communicate with loan officers, processors, and other stakeholders to resolve conditions and deficiencies
  • Manage underwriting pipeline to meet closing timelines and rate lock deadlines
  • Review appraisals and ensure properties meet program and investor requirements
  • Provide guidance and expertise on underwriting scenarios and complex loan structures
What we offer
What we offer
  • medical
  • vision
  • dental
  • life and disability insurance
  • company 401(k) plan
  • free online training
Read More
Arrow Right

Mortgage QC Underwriter

The Mortgage QC Underwriter is responsible for rendering QC on closed loan files...
Location
Location
United States , Cincinnati
Salary
Salary:
100000.00 USD / Year
realign-llc.com Logo
Realign
Expiration Date
Until further notice
Flip Icon
Requirements
Requirements
  • Minimum 24-36 months of conventional mortgage underwriting/QA/QC experience
  • Knowledge of full loan cycle (from beginning to end)
  • Strong understanding of Desktop Underwriter (DU) and Loan Prospector (LP)
  • Strong communication skills, verbal and written
  • Strong analytical skills
  • Demonstrated ability to resolve complicated issues as they arise
  • Proven organizational skills and demonstrated ability to prioritize and multi-task
Job Responsibility
Job Responsibility
  • Render QC on closed loan files
  • Check that credit decisions on incoming applications consistent with underwriting policies
  • Underwrite mortgage commitments
  • Verify supporting documentation as submitted by applicants
  • Analyze income & employment, credit strength, property appraisal, check over debt to income (DTI) and Loan to Value (LTV) and all other information pertinent to the credit decision process on each mortgage application
  • Validate that a prospective mortgagor’s loan application adheres to the lenders, Investors (Freddie or Fannie Mae’s) and guidelines of applicable government agencies to approve the loan
  • Analyze the risk involved in approving a loan to determine whether or not it is acceptable to the lender
  • Mark errors for any deficiencies observed on the loan
  • Verify accuracy of supporting employment documents, source of down payment/reserves, appraisal value and property title commitment received
  • Review of legal documents, if present, to ensure the accuracy & completeness
  • Fulltime
Read More
Arrow Right

Mortgage Lending Underwriter

The Mortgage Underwriter will be responsible for, but not limited to, the underw...
Location
Location
United States
Salary
Salary:
55250.00 - 74750.00 USD / Year
valon.com Logo
Valon Mortgage
Expiration Date
Until further notice
Flip Icon
Requirements
Requirements
  • 5+ years of conventional mortgage underwriting experience
  • 3+ years of FHA DE underwriting experience (TOTAL Scorecard and Manual)
  • 3+ years of using Encompass LOS (ICE Technology/EllieMae)
  • Deep knowledge of Fannie Mae/DU, Freddie Mac/LPA, and FHA guidelines and automated underwriting systems
  • Ability to critically examine credit, income, assets, title, and appraisals for adherence to company, investor, and GSE underwriting guidelines
  • Understanding of relevant mortgage industry federal regulation, including RESPA, TILA, ECOA, TRID, CFPB, etc.
  • Minimum education requirement: High school diploma or GED equivalent required
Job Responsibility
Job Responsibility
  • Analyze borrowers' credit, income, assets, collateral, and capacity to ensure creditworthiness
  • Review complex tax returns and income calculations
  • Review loans, mentor, and train new hires
  • Maintain a working knowledge of secondary market underwriting guidelines, private investor, and private mortgage insurance guidelines
  • Review new loans and clear conditions on resubmissions within SLA
  • Respond to audits and perform quality control reviews on mortgage files
  • Maintain a focus on enhancing customer service skills and knowledge
  • Ensure KPIs are met as set forth by the underwriting manager
  • Maintain the quality and data integrity of all loan files
  • Able to comply with the policies and procedures outlined in the Company Handbook
What we offer
What we offer
  • competitive salary and 401 (k) plan
  • comprehensive medical, dental, & vision benefits
  • in-office snacks and drinks, and Bagel Fridays
  • pre-tax deductions for public transportation, rideshare services, and parking expenses
  • Company-wide orientation and other learning & development opportunities
  • 17 days paid time off, sick days, and 11 company holidays
  • 12 weeks off for both birthing and non-birthing parents - fully paid
  • Fulltime
Read More
Arrow Right