Residential Mortgage Underwriter

Miryco Consultants Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mortgage provider in the UK seeks a highly experienced Mortgage Underwriter to assess mortgage applications and conduct affordability assessments. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience, strong knowledge of lending criteria, and excellent attention to detail. This role involves collaboration with external partners and maintaining accurate records to support compliance. The successful candidate will contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within the underwriting function.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years’ underwriting experience.
• Ability to perform thorough affordability assessments.
• Strong knowledge of lending criteria and regulatory standards.

Responsibilities

• Assess and underwrite residential mortgage applications.
• Conduct comprehensive affordability assessments.
• Evaluate properties against lending criteria.
• Collaborate with external partners.
• Maintain accurate records of underwriting decisions.

Skills

Underwriting experience

Affordability assessments

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Relevant qualifications such as CeMAP or RICS

Job description

Miryco are delighted to be partnering with a growing mortgage provider making a huge splash in the UK and European mortgage market

This role sits within a growing mortgage business focused on asset deployment through mortgage origination.

We are seeking a highly experienced and detail-oriented Mortgage Underwriter with a strong understanding of the UK mortgage market.

The successful candidate will assess mortgage applications in line with lending criteria, conduct affordability assessments, and ensure regulatory compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess and underwrite residential mortgage applications in line with internal policies and industry regulations, ensuring balanced and well-informed decisions.
• Conduct comprehensive affordability assessments, including the analysis of income, expenditure, credit history, and overall financial suitability.
• Evaluate properties against lending criteria, while demonstrating a wider market understanding of acceptable property types and risks.
• Collaborate with external partners—brokers, customers, surveyors, and conveyancers—and coordinate with internal teams to satisfy all lending requirements ahead of fund release.
• Stay informed about industry developments, product updates, and changes to the regulatory landscape in the UK mortgage market.
• Maintain detailed, accurate records of underwriting decisions to support audit and compliance processes.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, including refining underwriting processes, policies, and risk controls.
• Present updates and recommendations to internal committees where required.
• Support other areas of the business and provide guidance to colleagues as needed.

Skills & Experience

Required

• Minimum of 5 years’ underwriting experience.
• Proven ability to perform thorough affordability assessments, including evaluation of credit searches, bank statements, financial records, and property valuations.
• Strong knowledge of lending criteria and regulatory standards.
• Excellent attention to detail and a structured approach to risk assessment.
• Effective multitasking and prioritisation abilities.
• Strong analytical, decision-making, and communication skills.

Preferred

• Relevant qualifications such as CeMAP or RICS (AssocRICS / MRICS / FRICS).
• Experience working with mortgage underwriting platforms or case management systems.