Mortgage & Home Equity Underwriter

General Electric Credit Union; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

General Electric Credit Union is seeking a Mortgage Underwriter to review residential mortgage applications, evaluate borrower creditworthiness, and ensure compliance with guidelines and regulatory requirements.

The role focuses on underwriting HELOCs, equity-related loans, and related lines, with collaboration among processors and loan officers to validate conditions and documentation.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum of one year mortgage experience or equivalent.
• Ability to review loan documents and credit reports.

Responsibilities

• Underwrite a limited range of mortgage loans, focusing on HELOCs, equity-related products, and related lines.
• Review mortgage loan applications, credit reports, financial documents, and collateral to make approval/denial decisions.
• Assess loan risk and request additional information as needed.
• Communicate approval conditions with processors and loan officers.
• Review property appraisals to confirm collateral value.
• Complete GECU mortgage lending and Elevate U! training courses.
• Maintain the required NMLS designation.
• Perform other assigned duties.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Analytical thinking

Professional demeanor

Mortgage procedures

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Mortgage Underwriter

The Mortgage Underwriter I reviews standard residential mortgage applications, evaluates borrower creditworthiness, and ensures compliance with company guidelines and regulatory requirements.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Underwrite a limited range of mortgage loans. Primarily focused on HELOCs, fixed-rate Home Equity loans, Equity Rich fixed-rate loans and Equity Rich lines of Credits. Assisting with first mortgage refinances, purchases and construction loans as needed.
• Review mortgage loan applications, credit reports, financial documents, and collateral to make approval or denial decisions based on established criteria and program guidelines.
• Assess loan risk and request additional information when needed.
• Work with processors and loan officers to communicate approval conditions.
• Review property appraisals to confirm collateral value is properly documented.
• Complete all required GECU mortgage lending and Elevate U! training courses.
• Maintain the required NMLS designation.
• Perform other assigned duties.

Education and Experience:

• High School diploma or GED required
• Minimum of one year Mortgage experience or equivalent

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Professional verbal and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills-ability to work well with others
• Strong time management and organizational skills who can work in a fast-paced environment
• Analytical and critical review skills
• Ability to exhibit a positive attitude and professional demeanor and can lead by example
• Understand and follow mortgage-related operational procedures

General Electric Credit Union is an Equal Opportunity Employer.