Mortgage Underwriter

RiseMe; Montpelier (VT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

RiseMe is seeking an experienced mortgage underwriter to review and approve or deny loan files in accordance with federal lending regulations, investor guidelines, and our internal policies. You will guide origination and processing teams on complex scenarios and ensure timely, accurate decisions.

Ideal candidates have 3–5 years of underwriting experience, a college degree or related experience, and active NMLS registration.

Qualifications

• Three to five years of similar or related underwriting experience.
• College degree or related experience; active NMLS registration.
• Knowledge of federal lending regulations and investor guidelines.
• Ability to communicate effectively and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Underwrites mortgage loan files for compliance with federal regulations and investor guidelines.
• Reviews documentation, requests missing information, and analyzes to support loan decisions.
• Selects private mortgage insurance when required to ensure best option for borrower and organization.
• Provides second reviews of appraisals as needed and confirms accuracy of data.
• Ensures adherence to internal policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Communicates with processors and originators to obtain required information.

Skills

Underwriting

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

College degree or related experience

NMLS licensing system knowledge

Job description

Reviews, evaluates, and approves, counters, or denies mortgage loan files ensuring compliance with federal lending

regulations, the internal Real Estate Mortgage Lending Policy, as well as Fannie Mae (FNMA), Freddie Mac (FHLMC),

Private Mortgage Insurance and other investor underwriting guidelines.

• Underwrites an equal share of overall mortgage loan volume and provides guidance to

Origination and Processing team members on various complex scenarios. Demonstrates

effective and timely communication with team members to meet deadlines.

• Receives and reviews loan files for sufficient documentation for analysis to make an informed

loan decision based on the product description and standard underwriting guidelines. If

there is insufficient information, requests the required information or documentation from

the Processor or Originator, to acquire from borrower. Completes a thorough analysis of the

loan package to determine compliance with internal policies and procedures and/or investor

guidelines and regulatory requirements.

• Documents file if a policy, procedure, or guideline exception is made ensuring the type of

exception and compensating factors to support the decision are present.

• Selects the private mortgage insurance company to ensure best option for both organization

and borrower is provided to all loan files above 80% loan-to-value. Must adhere to PMI

company guideline requirements.

• When loan decision results in a denial, submits the loan file to appropriate party for dual

review and prepares the Adverse Action Notice.

• Reviews and decisions Assumption Release (Release of Co-Borrower) requests, following

standard underwriting guidelines, investor requirements and lending regulations as

applicable.

• Provides second reviews of appraisals in a support capacity to Appraisal Department as

needed. Confirm accuracy of information, determine if the comparable sales used are within

reasonable tolerance to support the final value, and if any additional underwriting

considerations need to be made based on the condition of the property and if other

conditions are required by the appraiser.

• Must comply with all company policies and procedures, applicable laws and regulations,

including but not limited to, the Bank Secrecy Act, the Patriot Act, and the Office of Foreign

Assets Control.

Knowledge and Skills

EXPERIENCE

Three to five years of similar or related experience, including preparatory experience.

EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES

A college degree or related experience. Must maintain active/current registration with the National Mortgage

Licensing System (NMLS) throughout employment.

INTERPERSONAL SKILLS

A significant level of trust, credibility and diplomacy is required. In-depth dialogue, conversations and explanations

with customers, direct and indirect reports and outside vendors can be of sensitive and/or highly confidential nature.

Communication may involve motivating, influencing, educating, and/or advising others on matters of significance.

Typically, it includes subject matter experts as well as first to middle level managers.

OTHER SKILLS

COMPETENCIES: Must be at least 18 years of age. Favorable Background, Credit, Criminal, Bondability, and Reference

Checks required. (Motor Vehicle check depending on position.) Travel to other branches or locations may be required

depending on position. Knowledge of State and Federal regulations affecting consumer loans. Knowledge of

consumer loan policies, procedures, products, and services.

ADA Requirements

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Perform primarily sedentary work with limited physical exertion and occasional lifting of up to 10 lbs. Must be

capable of climbing / descending stairs in emergency situation. Must be able to operate routine office equipment

including telephone, copier, facsimile, and calculator. Must be able to routinely perform work on computer for an

average of 6-8 hours per day, when necessary. Must be able to work extended hours whenever required or

requested by management. Must be capable of regular, reliable and timely attendance.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Must be able to routinely perform work indoors in climate-controlled shared work area with moderate noise.

MENTAL AND/OR EMOTIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Must be able to perform job functions independently or with limited supervision and work effectively either on own

or as part of a team. Must be able to read and carry out various written instructions and follow oral instructions. Must

be able to speak clearly and deliver information in a logical and understandable sequence. Must be capable of

dealing calmly and professionally with numerous different personalities from diverse cultures at various levels within

and outside of the organization and demonstrate highest levels of customer service and discretion when dealing with

the public. Must be able to perform responsibilities with composure under the stress of deadlines / requirements for

extreme accuracy and quality and/or fast pace. Must be able to effectively handle multiple, simultaneous, and

changing priorities. Must be capable of exercising highest level of discretion on both internal and external

confidential matters.