Mortgage Underwriter (Remote - US)

Jobgether; United States; Remote; USD 80,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company-wide bonus and stock option grants

401(k) employer contribution match

Health and wellness coverage

Generous paid parental leave

Twenty vacation days plus holidays

Job summary

A financial services organization is seeking a Mortgage Underwriter to ensure mortgage loans are accurately reviewed and approved based on investor standards. The role involves evaluating borrower creditworthiness and collaborating with teams to support seamless loan closings. Ideal candidates will have 5+ years of experience in mortgage underwriting and strong communication skills. This full-time position offers a remote-first work environment with competitive compensation ranging from $80,000 to $85,000 annually, plus comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of residential mortgage underwriting experience including FNMA, FHLMC.
• Expertise in refinance and purchase mortgage underwriting.
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills for complex loan scenarios.

Responsibilities

• Review and validate loan applications and documentation for accuracy.
• Evaluate borrower credit capacity through detailed financial analysis.
• Collaborate with loan officers and processors for challenging loan files.

Skills

Residential mortgage underwriting experience (5+ years)

Advanced knowledge of Desktop Underwriter (DU)

Ability to thrive in fast-paced environments

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Tools

Encompass

LendingPad

Job description

Overview

This position is a Mortgage Underwriter in the United States. This role offers an opportunity to play a critical part in ensuring every mortgage loan is accurately reviewed, structured, and approved to meet investor and company standards. The Mortgage Underwriter will evaluate borrower creditworthiness, analyze complex financial documents, and collaborate closely with sales and operations teams to ensure seamless loan closings. By applying deep knowledge of investor guidelines and creative problem-solving, this position directly impacts customer experience and operational success. The environment is fast-paced, highly collaborative, and focused on innovation in residential lending processes, offering both challenge and professional growth.

Responsibilities

• Review and validate loan applications, calculations, and documentation to ensure accuracy and compliance with investor guidelines
• Evaluate borrower credit capacity through detailed analysis of income, assets, and debt ratios, including self-employed borrower calculations
• Assess and approve third-party documentation such as purchase contracts, title reports, escrow instructions, and environmental reports
• Collaborate with loan officers, processors, and closers to identify creative solutions for challenging or denied loan files
• Escalate complex loan issues to Underwriting Manager/Director as needed
• Maintain knowledge of secondary market guidelines and ensure compliance with turn-time expectations and SLAs
• Manage a daily loan pipeline to meet service and production targets

Qualifications

• 5+ years of residential mortgage underwriting experience, including FNMA, FHLMC; FHA and VA experience is a plus
• Advanced knowledge of Desktop Underwriter (DU) and Loan Product Advisor (LPA)
• Experience underwriting to multiple investor guidelines and overlays
• Expertise in refinance and purchase mortgage underwriting
• Proficiency with loan origination software (Encompass or LendingPad preferred)
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-production, and remote-first environment
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills and the ability to structure solutions for complex loan scenarios

Benefits

• Compensation range: $80,000 - $85,000 annually
• Remote-first work environment, with optional visits to Austin, TX headquarters
• Company-wide bonus and stock option grants for full-time employees
• 401(k) employer contribution match
• Health and wellness coverage, including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Twenty vacation days, five sick days, twelve company holidays, and two floating holidays per year
• Generous paid parental leave of up to 14 weeks
• Collaborative, values-driven culture focused on empathy, focus, and teamwork

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Finance

Industries

• Non-profit Organizations and Primary and Secondary Education