Non-QM Credit Risk Underwriter

Champions Funding LLC; Gilbert (AZ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Champions Funding LLC in Gilbert, AZ seeks a seasoned Credit Risk Underwriter to review credit applications, financial statements, and reports to assess borrower risk across mortgage and consumer lending. You will apply internal risk policies, collaborate with account teams, and issue conditional approvals or denials with clear rationale, while maintaining turnaround targets.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years of underwriting experience, strong credit analysis skills, and familiarity with LOS

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in credit risk underwriting within consumer or mortgage lending.
• Strong understanding of credit analysis, income documentation, debt-to-income calculations, and collateral evaluation.
• Familiarity with credit risk frameworks, regulatory guidelines (e.g., Dodd-Frank, ECOA), and investor requirements.
• Experience with underwriting tools and loan origination systems (LOS), such as Encompass, Meridian Link, or similar platforms.
• Proven ability to make sound risk-based decisions with strong attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly articulate credit decisions.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and manage competing priorities.
• Commitment to responsible lending, regulatory compliance, and operational excellence.

Responsibilities

• Review and analyze credit applications, financial statements, and credit reports to determine borrower risk profiles.
• Assess risk related to income, assets, collateral, and credit history across various lending products.
• Apply internal credit risk policies and investor guidelines to underwrite loan applications with accuracy and consistency.
• Collaborate with Account Executives and Account Managers to gather documentation and clarify broker scenarios.
• Make credit decisions and issue conditional loan approvals, suspensions, or denials with clear rationale.
• Identify and elevate high-risk files or exceptions for further review or senior credit approval.
• Contribute to credit risk reporting and performance monitoring by documenting findings and trends.
• Stay current on credit risk management best practices, industry trends, and regulatory updates.
• Support audits, quality control reviews, and internal policy updates as needed.
• Maintain turnaround time targets while delivering high-quality credit decisions.
• Review loans for second level review that have been recommended for denial.
• Complete PFQC on loans in process to ensure quality.

Skills

Credit analysis

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Regulatory knowledge

Risk assessment

Tools

Encompass

Meridian Link

LOS platforms

Job description

Description

• Review and analyze credit applications, financial statements, and credit reports to determine borrower risk profiles.
• Assess risk related to income, assets, collateral, and credit history across various lending products.
• Apply internal credit risk policies and investor guidelines to underwrite loan applications with accuracy and consistency.
• Collaborate with Account Executives and Account Managers to gather documentation and clarify broker scenarios.
• Make credit decisions and issue conditional loan approvals, suspensions, or denials with clear rationale.
• Identify and elevate high-risk files or exceptions for further review or senior credit approval.
• Contribute to credit risk reporting and performance monitoring by documenting findings and trends.
• Stay current on credit risk management best practices, industry trends, and regulatory updates.
• Support audits, quality control reviews, and internal policy updates as needed.
• Maintain turnaround time targets while delivering high-quality credit decisions.
• Review loans for second level review that have been recommended for denial.
• Complete PFQC on loans in process to ensure quality.

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in credit risk underwriting within consumer or mortgage lending.
• Strong understanding of credit analysis, income documentation, debt-to-income calculations, and collateral evaluation.
• Familiarity with credit risk frameworks, regulatory guidelines (e.g., Dodd-Frank, ECOA), and investor requirements.
• Experience with underwriting tools and loan origination systems (LOS), such as Encompass, Meridian Link, or similar platforms.
• Proven ability to make sound risk-based decisions with strong attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly articulate credit decisions.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and manage competing priorities.
• Commitment to responsible lending, regulatory compliance, and operational excellence.