Lead Real Estate Underwriter & Mortgage Team Manager

Honor Credit Union; Berrien Springs (MI); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical with prescription coverage

Dental and Vision

401k employer contribution & matching

Paid time off and paid holidays

Paid community volunteer hours

Well-being spending account

Various discounts for team members

Job summary

Honor Credit Union is looking for a Real Estate Underwriting Manager in Berrien Springs. This full-time position requires leadership of a mortgage underwriting team and involves ensuring timely loan decisions aligned with company standards.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree and at least five years of mortgage underwriting experience, including two years in a leadership role. Strong communication and project management skills, along with a profound understanding of mortgage regulations, are essential.

Honor provides excellent benefits including medical coverage, 401k matching, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Five to eight years of mortgage underwriting experience, with a minimum of two years of leadership experience.
• Direct endorsement is required.
• Thorough understanding of mortgage regulations and compliance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of Real Estate Underwriters for loan decisions.
• Provide leadership, coaching, and training to the Mortgage Underwriting Team.
• Enhance operational processes with internal stakeholders.
• Ensure adherence to mortgage requirements through staff training.

Skills

Strong listening, verbal, and written communication skills

Strong project management skills

Exceptional problem-solving skills

Analytical and decision-making skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business Administration, or a related field

Tools

Mortgage loan origination systems

Job description

Honor Credit Union is looking for a Real Estate Underwriting Manager in Berrien Springs. This full-time position requires leadership of a mortgage underwriting team and involves ensuring timely loan decisions aligned with company standards.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree and at least five years of mortgage underwriting experience, including two years in a leadership role. Strong communication and project management skills, along with a profound understanding of mortgage regulations, are essential.

Honor provides excellent benefits including medical coverage, 401k matching, and paid time off.