Mortgage Underwriting Manager — Lead a High-Impact Team

General Electric Credit Union; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental & Vision insurance

Life & Disability insurance

Paid Time Off

401k with up to 10% match

Tuition reimbursement opportunities

Volunteer opportunities

On-site clinics

Job summary

General Electric Credit Union in Cincinnati seeks a Mortgage Underwriting Manager to lead a team of underwriters and processors. You will direct daily workflows, evaluate risks, and ensure adherence to investor guidelines while delivering exceptional member service.

You will guide staffing, performance evaluations, and coaching, and oversee underwrite activity for conventional, FHA/VA, and jumbo loans, aligning with regulatory requirements and GECU policies.

Qualifications

• Minimum of ten years mortgage underwriting experience.
• Prior leadership experience required.
• Must maintain the required NMLS designation.

Responsibilities

• Direct a team of underwriters and processors to assess applications and ensure compliance with guidelines.
• Manage daily workflow and staffing to meet KPIs and SLAs.
• Provide ongoing coaching and performance evaluations for direct reports.
• Ensure timely processing and underwriting while delivering strong member service.
• Collaborate with mortgage function teams to promote cooperation across the department.
• Underwrite a full range of mortgage loans, including complex/jumbo and large balance loans.
• Review income, collateral and credit documentation; verify appraisals and compliance with program specs.
• Ensure adherence to federal/state regulations and secondary market guidelines (FHLMC/FHLB).

Skills

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Organizational skills

Positive attitude

Professional demeanor

Team collaboration

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Ten years mortgage underwriting experience

Prior leadership experience

NMLS designation maintained

Job description

General Electric Credit Union in Cincinnati seeks a Mortgage Underwriting Manager to lead a team of underwriters and processors. You will direct daily workflows, evaluate risks, and ensure adherence to investor guidelines while delivering exceptional member service.

You will guide staffing, performance evaluations, and coaching, and oversee underwrite activity for conventional, FHA/VA, and jumbo loans, aligning with regulatory requirements and GECU policies.