Underwriter

Description

D.R. Horton, Inc., the largest homebuilder in the U.S., was founded in 1978 and is a publicly traded company on the New York Stock Exchange. It is engaged in the construction and sale of high quality homes designed principally for the entry-level and first time move-up markets. The Company also provides mortgage financing and title services for homebuyers through its mortgage and title subsidiaries.  Please visit our website at for more information.

D.R. Horton, Inc. is currently looking for an  Underwriter in the Underwriting Department. The right candidate will be responsible for the underwriting of manual loans or the validation of automated findings on government loans (FHA and VA).

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Receive daily loans for underwriting that have been assigned by the Regional Underwriting Manager
• Maintain responsibility for the underwriting of manual loans or the validation of automated findings on government loans (FHA and VA)
• Prioritize RUSH’s, Collateral Underwriter conditions, and newly submitted loans to meet the required turn-around time, acting on a minimum (if volume is present) of 100 loans monthly
• Maintain full delegation with FHA Direct Endorsement and VA Automatic with LAPP approval
• Indicate the conditions and approvals and enter the information into the Loan Origination System or Empower
• Act and approve all appraisals and complete the FHA Conditional Commitment and the VA NOV’s when applicable
• Review and make decisions on bond loans and conventional loans from various investors and be proficient with all guidelines
• Upon rejection of a loan, notify the branch of their recommendation and submit the loan to the Regional Underwriting Manager for an in-depth second review
• Maintain frequent contact with the Processors, Mortgage Loan Originators and Branch Managers
• Conduct all business in a professional and ethical manner to serve customers and increase the goodwill and profit of the company

Qualifications

Education and / or Experience

Preferred Qualifications

Come join a winning team with a Fortune 500 company! We are growing fast and are looking for enthusiastic attitudes and team players to join our success. We offer an excellent benefits package including :

Build YOUR future with D.R. Horton, America’s Builder.  #WeBuildPeopleToo

Job

:  Underwriting

Primary Location

:  TX-Rowlett

Organization

:  Mortgage

Schedule

:  Full-time

Job Posting

: Sep 24, 2025, 7 : 40 : 56 PM