Mortgage Underwriter

PRIMARY FUNCTION

Underwrite first and second mortgage loans based on guidelines established by agencies, investors and Virginia Credit Union (VACU) guidelines. Maintain ongoing training for loan originators and processors on changes and updates to underwriting guidelines.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide quality member service to meet the standards set by mortgage management and the Member Experience team.
• Reviews/analyzes loan files submitted for members to ensure file meets loan program requirements. Includes individual analysis of: loan application, credit profile/report(s), debt and assets, income/financial statements, loan values/loan-to-value ratios, appraisal reports, collateral and supporting documentation.
• Identifies/calculates loan risk of loss.
• Aid VACU staff members with questions regarding VACU first and second mortgage products.
• Underwrites conventional (FNMA/FHLMC) and government (FHA/VA/VHDA & USDA) mortgages.
• Reviews/analyzes loan files submitted for borrowers to ensure file meets loan program requirements. Includes individual analysis of: loan application, credit profile/report(s), debt and assets, income/financial statements, loan values/loan-to-value ratios, appraisal reports, collateral and supporting documentation.
• Absorb and underwrite self-employed borrowers, tax returns, business returns etc.
• Ensure compliance with Federal, State and local government accounting and financial reporting standards and controls.
• Create and maintain a courteous and professional relationship with co-workers.
• Conditions files for missing/supporting documentation according to secondary market and VACU guidelines.
• Able to prioritize multiple competing tasks.
• Possess proven ability to perform quality work while maintaining productivity and compliance standards.
• Discuss loan denial decision results with loan officers and loan advisors/processors.
• Aids First Mortgage management to investigate audit exceptions and formulate responses.
• Available to work extended hours as business needs require. Flexibility to work extended hours during heavy workload periods.
• Perform other duties as required and assigned by the supervisor.
• Comply with all published enterprise level policies and procedures including, but not limited to, Risk Management policies.
• Complete all required, ongoing enterprise level training including, but not limited to BSA, OFAC, and Information Security.
• Report all Risk Management Policy violations in accordance with policy.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

• Responsible for underwriting Government and Conventional loans following established VACU, agency and investor guidelines.
• The underwriter evaluates mortgage loan files and assesses risk based on compliance, agency, investor, and VACU guidelines to ensure salability with minimal loss.
• Ideal candidates will be service-focused with superior time-management and communication skills, have the ability to multi-task, and possess keen attention to detail.
• Must conduct business with integrity and in a highly ethical manner.
• Considerable demonstrated experience underwriting conventional (conforming and non-conforming) and government (FHA/VA/USDA & VHDA) first and second mortgage residential products.
• FHA Direct Endorsement, VA Credit Certification, VA SAR, USDA and VHDA Certifications preferred.
• Experience with operation of Automated Underwriting Systems (AUS) required.
• Experience in mortgage origination (sales and processing) a plus.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills combined with the ability to make sound decisions. Excellent problem solving and organizational skills required.
• Knowledge of tax return and balance sheet analysis, including both cash flow and AGI methods.
• Must be a team player who works for the best solution for the team and the member.
• Computer experience required.
• Minimum Education: Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year college or university; and preferred five years or more related experience in automated underwriting systems including FNMA's Desktop Underwriter and knowledge of FNMA and all government program underwriting guidelines and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

This job requires the ability to sit for long periods of time. This job requires occasionally lifting up to 20 pounds and/or up to 10 pounds frequently.