Remote Mortgage Underwriter

TEKsystems; Tampa (FL); Remote; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Mortgage Underwriter, where your expertise will play a vital role in evaluating loan applications and ensuring compliance with lending guidelines. This fully remote position offers flexibility and a chance to contribute long-term to a team dedicated to driving quality underwriting decisions. With competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package, you will be part of a dynamic environment that values your skills and commitment. If you are passionate about mortgage underwriting and looking for a role that makes a real impact, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Medical, Dental & Vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Short and Long-term Disability

Health Spending Account

Transportation Benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Time Off

Qualifications

• 3+ years of mortgage underwriting experience required.
• Solid knowledge of mortgage underwriting and automated underwriting systems.

Responsibilities

• Review and assess files submitted by broker clients for compliance.
• Collaborate within the structured loan process focusing on underwriting.

Skills

Mortgage Underwriting

Automated Underwriting Systems

Knowledge of Mortgage Laws

FHA, VA, and Conventional Loan Underwriting

Job description

Description

Seeking experienced Mortgage Underwriters to join our team and support loan processing for broker clients. This role plays a critical part in evaluating loan applications, ensuring compliance, and driving quality underwriting decisions. With multiple openings available, we are looking for strong, dedicated professionals who are eager to contribute long-term.

Responsibilities

1. Loan Underwriting: Review and assess files submitted by broker clients, ensuring compliance with FHA, VA, and conventional lending guidelines.
2. Approval Process: Work closely with the loan structure and precision income teams to finalize approvals.
3. Workflow Coordination: Collaborate within our client's structured, end-to-end loan process, focusing solely on underwriting scope.
4. Compliance & Risk Assessment: Ensure loans meet investor guidelines (FHA UW, HUD UW, VA UW, VA IRRL, VA SAR, TrumsID Registration) and adhere to quality control standards.
5. Review all mortgage applications and documentation for accuracy and completeness.
6. Work with clients to prepare mortgage applications and related documentation as needed.
7. Coordinate with compliance officers to ensure Federal, State, and local compliance of all mortgage and loan materials.
8. Approve or deny mortgages in a timely manner.

Skills & Qualifications

• 3+ years of mortgage underwriting experience required.
• Solid knowledge of mortgage underwriting and automated underwriting systems.
• Proficiency with basic automated underwriting systems.
• Knowledge of mortgage laws and regulations, including the Home Mortgage Disclosure Act.
• Knowledge of state and federal agency mortgage loan guidelines and regulations is helpful.
• Strong understanding of FHA, VA, and conventional loan underwriting.
• Flexible shifts: 8AM-5PM or 9AM-6PM preferred. Training phase shift: 11AM-6PM EST for 60-90 days.
• Remote position; residence in certain states/cities required.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $31.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits, which may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits may include:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital coverage
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with pre-tax and Roth options
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation, Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully remote position.

Application Deadline

May 16, 2025.

About TEKsystems

We are a leading provider of business and technology services, helping clients accelerate business transformation through strategy, design, and operations. With over 80,000 employees and serving more than 6,000 customers globally, we are committed to delivering business outcomes and positive community impacts. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are part of Allegis Group. Learn more at TEKsystems.com.

The company is an equal opportunity employer, considering all applications regardless of race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or genetic information.