Mortgage Underwriter

Key Responsibilities

• Independently underwriting a wide range of mortgage loans, including FHA, VA, USDA, and conventional products, while ensuring compliance, risk assessment, and sound decision-making based on both AUS and manual analysis.
• Ensure all loan files meet HUD, FHA, investor, regulatory, and internal guidelines and overlays.
• Review and analyze credit, income, assets, and collateral documentation to determine loan eligibility; Inquire about any additional information needed to determine loan risk.
• Review mortgage loan applications and examine supporting documents to ensure all required information is included and complete for approval or rejection; Make accurate and timely underwriting decisions for mortgage loans.
• Ensure that once all information is received it is accurate, it meets compliance standards, and it aligns with company policies.
• Communicate and document reasons for approval or rejection of loans so clients and loan officers are well-informed of decisions.
• Collaborate with internal operations team members, clients, and brokers to gather necessary documentation, clarify information, and ensure smooth processing of loan applications.
• Maintain meeting company SLAs for loan turnaround times and file quality standards.
• Provide exceptional customer service by responding to client inquiries regarding loan application statuses or documentation requirements.

Qualifications & Skills

• Knowledge of home loans and residential mortgages such as conventional, VA, FHA, USDA, Non-QM loans, and loan products.
• 5+ years of mortgage underwriting experience or mortgage lending experience required.
• Active DE/CHUMS and LAPP/SAR certification required.
• 2+ years' experience with manual underwrites.
• A high school diploma required; college degree preferred.
• Understanding of compliance standards, including federal regulations (e.g., RESPA, TILA, and Dodd-Frank) and company policies.
• Knowledgeable in automated underwriting systems and Microsoft office.
• Strong decision-making and communication skills.
• Recent experience with wholesale underwriting.
• Proficiency with Encompass loan origination system preferred.

About EPM

EPM was founded at the height of the mortgage crisis in 2008 and has since grown into one of the leading mortgage lenders in the U.S. Our mission is to provide top-tier financial services, exceptional communication, and unwavering assistance to our clients. We strive to empower individuals and families through informed financial decisions by closing one loan perfectly at a time. Headquartered in Atlanta, GA, EPM is licensed in 50 states and offers a variety of lending resources including Conventional, FHA, VA, Reno, Reverse, and USDA loans. We are also proud to be a trusted Seller/Servicer for Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, and Ginnie Mae, ensuring our clients have access to reliable and competitive financing options. EPM is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.