Mortgage Underwriter II
About the role
The Mortgage Underwriter II role involves providing accurate and timely loan decisions based on credit history, financial position, and collateral strength. Key responsibilities include ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and investor guidelines, maintaining up-to-date knowledge of company and investor programs, exercising loan approval authority, communicating decisions clearly, assessing risks, and supporting the underwriting team.
Responsibilities
- Loan Analysis & Compliance
- Conduct a thorough review of complete loan packages to ensure compliance with company policies, investor requirements, and FHA/VA guidelines.
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of all company, investor, and correspondent programs and requirements.
- Decision-Making & Communication
- Exercise loan approval authority up to established corporate limits.
- Communicate underwriting decisions clearly and professionally to all relevant parties, both verbally and in writing.
- Risk Assessment & Documentation
- Review residential appraisals for accuracy and compliance.
- Calculate qualifying income, including detailed analysis of tax returns and financial statements.
- Collaboration & Support
- Provide guidance and interpretation to Sales and Processing teams on underwriting standards and specific loan files.
- Offer training and coaching to Loan Officers as needed to ensure adherence to underwriting guidelines.
- Post-Closing & Audit Response
- Respond promptly to post-closing, insurance and audit reviews, ensuring timely resolution of any issues.
- Productivity & Team Contribution
- Support the underwriting team in achieving productivity goals while meeting individual turn times for new loans and condition reviews.
- Assume additional duties as assigned, cross
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED or equivalent combination of training and experience
- Minimum of 5 years Government Underwriting or equivalent experience
Qualifications
- Strong knowledge of mortgage underwriting principles; FHLMC/FNMA/FHA/RD and VA Guidelines; and investor requirements.
- Proficiency in analyzing complex financial documents, including tax returns and business financial statements.
- Ability to interpret and review residential appraisals accurately.
- Excellent communication skills for clear messaging of ideas and decisions.
- High attention to detail and strong organizational skills to manage multiple priorities.
- Problem-solving mindset with the ability to make sound credit decisions under pressure.
- Experience with mortgage loan origination systems and underwriting software.
- Strong time management skills to meet strict deadlines and productivity goals.
- Commitment to compliance and risk management best practices.
Skills
- Strong knowledge of mortgage underwriting principles; FHLMC/FNMA/FHA/RD and VA Guidelines; and investor requirements.
- Proficiency in analyzing complex financial documents, including tax returns and business financial statements.
- Ability to interpret and review residential appraisals accurately.
- Excellent communication skills for clear messaging of ideas and decisions.
- High attention to detail and strong organizational skills to manage multiple priorities.
- Problem-solving mindset with the ability to make sound credit decisions under pressure.
- Experience with mortgage loan origination systems and underwriting software.
- Strong time management skills to meet strict deadlines and productivity goals.
- Commitment to compliance and risk management best practices.
Benefits
Eastern offers a robust benefits and retirement package. Please see the description of benefits included with this job posting for additional information.
Pay
Hiring Range: $30.94-$49.73
The posted salary range reflects Eastern’s expected hiring range. Actual pay may vary based on experience, skills, and market factors; additional compensation may apply.
Schedule
Hybrid schedule based out of Manchester, NH