Government Underwriter (FHA/VA) East Coast
POSITION OVERVIEW CMG is hiring a Government Underwriter who have both their FHA/VA Designations (DE and SAR) who will be responsible for the execution of underwriting based on company policy and standards. The Underwriter ensures sound decisions to protect the financial and operational interests of the company. Underwriters with some USDA, BOND and Non-QM experience preferred. Must have all Active Government Designations (DE/LAPP/SAR) to be consider for this Underwriter position. Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Underwriter FHA and VA loans by having active government designation (DE/Sar/Lapp)
- Underwrite various other types of loans including Conventional, Bond, USDA, Jumbo, Non-QM, Renovation and Construction.
- Ability to underwrite 45+ initial underwrites per month.
- Communicates regularly with the Loan Officers and/or Processor regarding status of loans via current technology.
- Follows file and check order as conditions are signed off and new information is received.
- Maintains current working knowledge on current products.
- Leadership with respect to direction of underwriting resources and credit policy execution within team.
- Maintains conversation log in Byte to properly track the forward movement of the file.
- Assists with training needs of other mortgage positions.
- Ad hoc reporting.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications and Experience:
- Minimum of five (5) years specific government underwriting experience.
- Must possess valid CHUMS and LAPP/Sar to underwriter FHA and VA loans
- Recent experience underwriting Conventional loans.
- Highly prefer underwriters who have experience in several of the following loans: USDA, Bond, 203K.
- Must have demonstrated satisfactory knowledge of DU and LP input.
- Ability to properly interpret DU and LP, communicate and document their findings.
- Intermediate experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, and email systems.
- Ability to work in a fast paced, fluid environment.
- Strong communication, interpersonal and organizational skills.
- Proven leadership skills.
- High integrity and confidentiality required.
Base Compensation Information – This is a remote role that can be performed from within the United States. Residents of the states of CA & CO, and for New York City are excluded from this remote role at this time. Information regarding base wages provided upon request.