Job Description
Job Description
Salary : DOE
Northpoint Mortgage, selected as one of the Boston Globe's 2024 Top Places to Work, is a growing New England-based mortgage lender seeking to add experienced Underwriters to our team. Renovation Underwriting experience is greatly preferred. We offer a great working atmosphere, competitive pay, benefits, and the ability to work remotely or from one of our offices.
ESSENTIAL TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES :
- Perform mortgage credit analysis, with or without the assistance of an automated underwriting system to determine Borrowers' willingness and ability to repay the mortgage debt.
- Review and validate income, asset, credit, title, value, and fraud reports.
- Ensure all required property information is in system.
- Review title information and purchase contract, if applicable.
- Run and review quality control tools i.e., FraudReports and Early Check.
- Order and review Mortgage Insurance based on loan program. Ensure that system of record matches MI certificate.
- Approve or approve with conditions loan submissions after careful consideration and explore possible alternatives before resorting to a suspense or denial.
- Assist in resolving post-closing suspense issues.
- Must be able to evaluate and analyze complex income tax returns to establish qualifying income.
- Other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS :
Minimum of 5 years of recent Underwriting experience in the mortgage industry is a mustFHA DE-VA LAPP / SAR PreferredState Housing experience a plusRenovation Underwriting Experience strongly preferredExperience with (AUS) automated underwriting systems- DU, LPA, and GUSWorking knowledge of loan program products, services, and policies is essentialA thorough grasp of state and federal regulations is required as well as a solid understanding of : HMDA, Regulation Z, Regulation B; the FHLMC, FNMA, USDA, VA, and FHA rules and processesExperience with Encompass LOS a plusGenuine commitment to customer serviceSolid organizational and problem-solving skillsProven aptitude to work in both a team and individual environmentCompensation Commensurate with Experience