Mortgage Underwriter - Equity Release Specialist

Key Retirement Group Ltd; Preston; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

23 days holiday + bank holidays

Wellbeing Day & Charity Day

Enhanced pension

Life assurance

Free onsite parking

Job summary

Key Group is seeking a Mortgage Underwriter to join the More2Life team in Preston. You will manage a caseload, liaise with solicitors, valuers and customers, and ensure adherence to lending criteria and schemes. This role supports responsible lending and requires strong communication and accuracy.

Join a leading equity release lender within the Key Group and contribute to high-quality underwriting and partner relationships, with training and development opportunities available.

Qualifications

• Experience in the Financial Services industry, especially secured residential lending.
• Working knowledge of mortgage underwriting and lending criteria.
• Organised with exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
• Commitment to high-quality work and documentation.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage your caseload of mortgage applications and valuations.
• Coordinate with solicitors, valuers, brokers and customers for required documentation.
• Stay up to date with lending criteria, products and schemes.
• Develop and maintain relationships with key partners.
• Underwrite new business in line with company policies.

Skills

Financial Services experience

Mortgage underwriting

Attention to detail

Accurate documentation

Strong communication

Job description

Key Group is seeking a Mortgage Underwriter to join the More2Life team in Preston. You will manage a caseload, liaise with solicitors, valuers and customers, and ensure adherence to lending criteria and schemes. This role supports responsible lending and requires strong communication and accuracy.

Join a leading equity release lender within the Key Group and contribute to high-quality underwriting and partner relationships, with training and development opportunities available.