Underwriter

About the role

The Underwriter plays a critical role in helping customers access lending solutions by reviewing and evaluating loan applications. This position combines analytical thinking, decision-making, and problem-solving to assess risk, determine creditworthiness, and support responsible lending practices. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, adaptable, and confident making decisions in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Review and evaluate loan applications, credit information, and supporting documentation.
• Analyze customer financial information to assess creditworthiness and make lending decisions.
• Balance risk, profitability, and customer experience while adhering to company policies and regulatory requirements.
• Communicate decisions clearly and professionally with internal teams and business partners.
• Identify potential fraud risks and escalate concerns as appropriate.
• Manage multiple priorities while maintaining quality, accuracy, and production goals.
• Collaborate with team members to support operational excellence and continuous improvement.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment and work independently.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (preferred).
• Experience in underwriting, lending, banking, financial services, insurance, risk management, or a related field.
• Experience analyzing financial, credit, or risk-related information.
• Experience working in a production-driven environment with quality and service-level expectations.

Schedule

Location: On site in Tempe, AZ. Hours of operation are Monday‑Friday 6 a.m.–8 p.m. AZ time and Saturday 6 a.m.–1 p.m. The schedule is 40 hours per week within hours of operation, which includes up to 3 Saturdays per quarter.

Benefits

• Health and well-being options including medical, prescription, dental, vision, hearing, accident, hospital indemnity, and life insurances
• Up to 4% matching 401(k)
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (10% share discount)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid time off (15 days’ vacation per year, prorated based on start date)
• Paid sick leave as determined by state or local ordinance (prorated based on start date)
• 11 Paid holidays (4 floating holidays, prorated based on start date)
• Paid volunteer time (3 days per year,