Mortgage Loan Underwriter - ON-SITE

South Atlantic Bank; Mount Pleasant, Bluffton, Myrtle Beach (SC, SC, SC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

South Atlantic Bank is seeking a Mortgage Underwriter to perform detailed underwriting and credit analysis of mortgage loans, ensuring adherence to investor guidelines. The role requires a strong understanding of Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, FHA, VA, and USDA guidelines and the ability to manage workload effectively.

The position emphasizes thorough documentation, timely condition clearance, and clear communication of loan decisions to stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Perform underwriting analysis on mortgage products, including income calculations for wage earners, retirees, and self-employed.
• Analyze real estate appraisals and title reports to determine collateral acceptability and investor guideline compliance.
• Document underwriting exceptions and clear conditions promptly for loan approval.
• Develop knowledge of mortgage lending products and investor guidelines (Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, FHA, VA, USDA).
• Coordinate with Loan Originator and Loan Processor to obtain timely information and communicate decisions.

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Towne Centre - Myrtle Beach, SC 29579

Position Type: Full Time

Education Level: High School

Travel Percentage: None

Job Shift: Day

Job Category: Banking

Job Summary

Perform detailed review and credit analysis of mortgage loans to ensure the loans meet established underwriting and investor guidelines. Provide a loan decision based on an individual’s credit history, financial position and strength of collateral. This person must have an extensive understanding of Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, FHA, VA, USDA and all investor guidelines. The ability to be approachable and manage work flow is essential.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform a complete and thorough underwriting analysis on all mortgage products including calculating all income types (e.g., wage earner, retirement, self-employed), calculating complex financial analysis as needed, analyzing real estate appraisals to determine if collateral is acceptable, analyzing title report and lien information, reviewing all financial statements and reviewing all additional documentation to determine accuracy and compliance with all regulations and investor guidelines prior to approval.
• Ensure that all loan files are documented per investor guidelines to ensure marketability.
• Verify that all underwriting exceptions are thoroughly documented; review and clear conditions in a timely manner.
• Develop and maintain a strong understanding of mortgage lending products, policies, processes and required documentation for all Investors, Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, FHA, VA, and USDA.
• Respond to post-closing, insuring and Investor, Post-Close and Pre-Fund audit reviews in a timely fashion.
• Make a sound underwriting decision based on required documentation and satisfactorily communicate loan decision to appropriate parties both orally and/or in writing.
• Complete all required data entry into LOS system, UCDP, Early Check, DataVerify and Collateral Underwriter and record appropriate status.
• Complete all HMDA status in LOS and provides HMDA report in QuestSoft.
• Communicate with Loan Originator and Loan Processor through calls or emails related to loan products, underwriting guidelines, scenarios, file statuses, etc. Request additional information through appropriate timely feedback.
• Remain current and knowledgeable on internal and external policies and procedures.
• Assist in training and providing guidance to all internal and external customers.
• Achieve established productivity standards for number of loans underwritten and conditioned.
• Develop and maintain positive working relationship with coworkers, internal and external clients/business partners and vendors.
• Responsible for compliance within described area of responsibility.
• Complete Adverse Action notices when necessary.
• Perform other duties as requested.

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