Underwriter

Kensington Mortgages; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist mortgage lender is seeking experienced Mortgage Underwriters to join their team. This fully remote position requires assessing and approving mortgage applications while ensuring compliance with lending policies. Candidates should have a minimum of 3 years in Prime and Specialist lending with strong communication skills and an understanding of the mortgage market. Join a company committed to professional development and inclusivity, where your contributions can make a significant impact.

Benefits

Supportive work environment

Opportunities for personal growth

Diversity and inclusion initiatives

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years experience in Prime and Specialist lending with a minimum mandate of 250k+.
• Strong communication skills and confidence in broker engagement.
• Deep understanding of the mortgage intermediary market.
• Awareness of organised fraud and risk mitigation controls.

Responsibilities

• Assess and approve Residential and Buy-to-Let mortgage applications.
• Underwrite applications ensuring quality and compliance.
• Communicate effectively with brokers, providing timely updates.
• Support User Acceptance Testing (UAT) phases.
• Contribute to process improvements and ad hoc projects.

Skills

Experience in Prime and Specialist lending

Strong communication skills

Understanding of mortgage intermediary market

Awareness of organized fraud

Adaptable mindset and collaboration

Understanding of responsible lending

Experience underwriting residential and buy to let cases

Education

CeMAP qualification

Job description

Overview

We're Hiring: Mortgage Underwriters Location: Fully Remote (Including all training) Type: Full Time, permanent Reports to: Underwriting Team Manager Salary - Competitive Start Date - 11th May 2026

Are you an experienced mortgage Underwriter looking to make a real impact? We’re on the lookout for motivated professionals to join our dynamic Lending Operations team at Kensington Mortgages. This is more than just a job, it’s a chance to be at the heart of our underwriting function, helping us deliver responsible, specialist lending with integrity. If you’re passionate about making a difference and thrive in a fast-paced, purpose-driven environment, we’d love to hear from you.

Overall Purpose of Job

As an Underwriter, you’ll be responsible for assessing and approving Residential and Buy-to-Let mortgage applications, ensuring they align with our lending policy, FCA standards, and Treating Customers Fairly (TCF) principles. You’ll be a key player in risk-based decision-making, maintaining top-tier underwriting standards and building strong relationships with brokers.

About Us

For over 25 years, Kensington Mortgages has been a pioneer in specialist mortgage solutions, offering hope to customers who may not fit the mould of traditional lending. We call it the Kensington Difference — a commitment to understanding each customer’s unique story and providing tailored solutions when others won’t. As a wholly owned subsidiary of Barclays Bank UK PLC, we operate with the highest standards of service and integrity, fully authorised by the Financial Conduct Authority.

Key Accountabilities

• Underwrite and approve mortgage applications within your mandate (250k+), ensuring quality and compliance.
• Escalate cases outside mandate with clear rationale.
• Communicate effectively with brokers, providing timely updates and clarity.
• Support User Acceptance Testing (UAT) phases.
• Champion TCF and responsible lending principles.
• Collaborate with the completions team to drive operational efficiency.
• Uphold our Code of Business Ethics and support financial crime prevention.
• Stay up to date with HR policies, regulations, and underwriting standards.
• Meet service level agreements and handle complaints professionally.
• Contribute to process improvements and ad hoc projects.

Experience, Knowledge, Skills

• Minimum 3 years experience in Prime and Specialist lending with a minimum mandate of 250k+.
• Strong communication skills and confidence in broker engagement.
• Deep understanding of the mortgage intermediary market and FCA permissions.
• Awareness of organised fraud and risk mitigation controls.
• A proactive, adaptable mindset with a collaborative spirit.
• Solid grasp of responsible lending and regulatory frameworks.
• Experience underwriting residential and buy to let cases

Desirable Experience, Knowledge, Skills

• Experience with niche Buy-to-Let lending (HMOs, light refurbishments, multi-unit properties).
• Knowledge of Second Charge lending.
• CeMAP qualification.

Why Join Kensington Mortgages

At Kensington Mortgages, we believe our employees are the heart of our success. We are committed to creating a supportive and flexible work environment that values personal growth, professional development and a healthy work-life balance. Our inclusive culture respects and celebrates diversity in all its forms, ensuring that everyone feels welcome, valued and understood. We recognise and appreciate differences in thinking, learning styles, gender, race, identity, ethnic origins and sexual expression. We are an inclusive, neurodiversity-friendly employer committed to creating a supportive environment where all employees can thrive. At Kensington Mortgages, our people are our greatest asset. We offer:

• A supportive and flexible work environment.
• Opportunities for personal growth and professional development.
• A culture that celebrates diversity, inclusion, and neurodiversity.
• A workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered.

Ready to make a difference?

If you’re passionate about providing an exceptional service and want to join a team that values your contributions, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today and be part of the Kensington Mortgages family and help us to continue making a positive impact in the lives of our customers.

Important Information

All offers of employment are subject to background checks including DBS, credit, and Right to Work verification. Start Date: Monday 11th May — Please ensure availability for training and avoid long periods of annual leave during the initial onboarding phase.