Broker Underwriting Support

Stellar Select; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Stellar Select Ltd. is seeking a Broker Underwriting Specialist for a London-based, 3-month temporary assignment with hybrid working (2 days WFH).

The role focuses on underwriting residential mortgage applications, reviewing documents, and ensuring timely progression with brokers and internal teams. The ideal candidate has strong mortgage underwriting experience, knowledge of lending policies, and the ability to deliver excellent customer outcomes in a fast-paced, SLA-driven environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in underwriting residential mortgages or underwriting support roles.
• Ability to assess applications against lending policy and risk criteria.
• Familiarity with regulatory requirements and customer outcomes in lending.

Responsibilities

• Manage a pipeline of residential mortgage applications.
• Assess applications against lending policy, criteria and risk appetite.
• Review documentation including income evidence, credit information and valuations.
• Progress cases with brokers and internal teams to meet service levels.
• Escalate non-standard cases with clear rationale.

Skills

Underwriting

Case Management

Mortgage knowledge

Regulatory compliance

Attention to detail

Customer service

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