Mortgage Underwriter

Brooke Harrison Recruitment; Watford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an Underwriter to join a specialist lender's first charge mortgages team located in Watford. The successful candidate will manage cases from application to completion, ensuring adherence to company policies and regulations. Key attributes include strong communication skills and the ability to work under pressure. Competitive salary and benefits offered, including a pension scheme and private medical healthcare.

Benefits

Competitive salary with potential annual bonus

Pension scheme (employee 5% / employer 4%)

Private medical healthcare

Life assurance of 2x salary

Dental plan

Annual leave purchase scheme

Casual dress on Fridays

Qualifications

• Experience underwriting mortgage applications is highly desirable.
• Strong knowledge of FCA regulations is essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage allocated mortgage cases from application to completion.
• Assess applications against company policy and regulatory standards.
• Build relationships with brokers and third parties.

Skills

Strong written and verbal communication skills

High attention to detail and organisation

Team player with ability to work independently

Confident under pressure and meeting deadlines

Proficient in data entry and loan management systems

Education

CeMAP qualification

Understanding of FCA regulations

Experience in underwriting 1st and/or 2nd charge mortgage applications

Job description

Overview

An established specialist lender is looking for an underwriter to join its 1st Charge Mortgages team. The successful candidate will manage allocated cases from application through to completion, ensuring all underwriting meets company policies, regulatory standards, and risk appetite. The role also involves maintaining strong relationships with brokers and third parties.

Responsibilities

• Enter and maintain borrower data accurately on the Fusion lending platform
• Assess mortgage applications against underwriting criteria, company policy, and FCA regulation
• Provide timely updates to brokers and proactively chase outstanding items
• Manage a personal pipeline of cases from inception to completion
• Build and maintain relationships with brokers, solicitors, and other partners
• Ensure underwriting decisions fall within the Group's risk appetite
• Contribute to continuous improvement and uphold internal policies

Skills & Competencies

• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• High attention to detail and organisation
• Team player with ability to work independently
• Confident under pressure and meeting deadlines
• Proficient in data entry and loan management systems

Knowledge & Qualifications

• CeMAP qualification desirable but not essential
• Solid understanding of FCA regulations
• Experience underwriting 1st and/or 2nd charge mortgage applications

Personal Attributes

• Professional, articulate, and flexible
• Resilient under pressure
• Well-organised with a methodical approach

Benefits

• Competitive salary with potential annual bonus or commission
• Pension scheme (employee 5% / employer 4%)
• Private medical healthcare and wellness benefits
• Life assurance of 2x salary
• Dental plan and DSE-related eye test reimbursement
• Annual leave purchase scheme
• Free tea, coffee, and hot chocolate
• Team events, recognition ceremonies, and office activities
• Casual dress on Fridays

Interested? then look no more and submit your Cv for immediate consideration.

If you do not hear back within 48 hours, it will mean that your application does not meet the clients requirements