Broker Underwriting Support

Stellar Select; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Job summary

Stellar Select Ltd is seeking a Broker Underwriting Specialist for a 3-month temporary assignment in London, with hybrid work (2 days WFH). The role requires strong residential mortgage underwriting experience to assess and progress cases efficiently while collaborating with brokers and internal teams.

The ideal candidate will have a solid understanding of mortgage products, lending policies, and the customer journey, and be able to hit the ground running.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in underwriting, case management, underwriting support or broker desk roles within residential mortgage experience with a lender or packager.
• Confident in managing applications end-to-end.
• Strong awareness of regulatory, compliance, and customer outcome requirements within a lending environment.
• Proven ability to work accurately and efficiently in a fast-paced, SLA-driven setting while supporting brokers and delivering great customer outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Manage a pipeline of residential mortgage applications.
• Assess applications against lending policy, criteria, and risk appetite, making sound underwriting decisions.
• Review supporting documentation, including income evidence, credit information, valuations, and affordability details.
• Proactively manage outstanding requirements and work with brokers and internal teams to progress cases efficiently.
• Ensure all applications are handled accurately, compliantly, and within agreed service levels.
• Escalate complex or non-standard cases where required, providing clear rationale and supporting information.

Skills

Underwriting

Case management

Underwriting support

Broker desk

Residential mortgage experience

Job description

Job Title: Broker Underwriting Specialist

Location: London Hybrid 2 days WFH

Job Type: 3 month temporary assignment

Salary: £18.00 to £19.50 per hour, DOE - annual salary equivalent of £35,000 to £38,000

About the position of Broker Underwriting Specialist:

We are seeking an experienced residential mortgage professional to join our client on an initial 3-month temporary assignment, with the potential for a permanent opportunity subject to ongoing business volumes and requirements.

This role would suit an experienced Mortgage Underwriter, or a highly capable Underwriting Support professional, Case Manager, or Assistant Underwriter with strong residential mortgage experience who is ready to take the next step.

The successful candidate will need to hit the ground running, with a strong understanding of residential mortgage products, lending policy, and the mortgage application journey. You will be responsible for assessing and progressing cases efficiently, reviewing documentation, applying lending criteria, and working closely with brokers and internal teams to deliver excellent customer outcomes.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who already understands the mortgage process, can make an immediate impact, and is looking for the potential to build a longer-term career with the business, subject to future requirements.

Responsibilities for the position of Broker Underwriting Specialist:

• Manage a pipeline of residential mortgage applications
• Assess applications against lending policy, criteria, and risk appetite, making sound underwriting decisions
• Review supporting documentation, including income evidence, credit information, valuations, and affordability details
• Proactively manage outstanding requirements and work with brokers and internal teams to progress cases efficiently
• Ensure all applications are handled accurately, compliantly, and within agreed service levels
• Escalate complex or non-standard cases where required, providing clear rationale and supporting information

Experience required for the position of Broker Underwriting Specialist:

• Previous experience in Underwriting, Case Management, Underwriting Support, or Broker Desk roles within residential mortgage experience gained with a lender or packager
• Confident in managing applications end-to-end
• Strong awareness of regulatory, compliance, and customer outcome requirements within a lending environment
• Proven ability to work accurately and efficiently in a fast-paced, SLA-driven setting while supporting brokers and delivering great customer outcomes